The Human Body is an eight-part documentary series, first shown on 20 May 1998 on BBC One and presented by medical scientist Robert Winston.
A co-production between the BBC and The Learning Channel, the series looks at the mechanics and emotions of the human body from birth to death.
[1] The series was produced by Richard Dale and presented by Professor Robert Winston, a fertility expert.
The series used a variety of different techniques to present the topics being discussed, including endoscopes and computer graphics for internal shots, time-lapse photography to show the growth of hair and nails, magnetic resonance imaging and scanning electron microscopy.
According to one review, "Smith transcends anatomical trivia to record our bodies' powerful tale with empathy and clarity.