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Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery

10.0
1 season
5 episodes
Ended
Documentary

Plot Summary

From the pioneering work of Galen on Roman gladiators to the latest advances in plastic surgery, this five-part series illustrates the evolution of surgical techniques—a story as much of mishaps and misadventures as it is of successes and amazing advances. Filmed in America and Europe and presented by the charismatic and medically trained Michael J. Mosley. Contains surgical scenes of a graphic nature. A BBC Production. 5-part series.

First Aired:August 20, 2008
Last Aired:September 17, 2008
Episode Runtime:1h 0m
Networks:
BBC Four

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Seasons (1)

Season 1

Season 1

5 episodes

Aired: 2008

From the pioneering work of Galen on Roman gladiators to the latest advances in plastic surgery, this five-part series illustrates the evolution of surgical techniques—a story as much of mishaps and misadventures as it is of successes and amazing advances. Filmed in America and Europe and presented by the charismatic and medically trained Michael J. Mosley. Contains surgical scenes of a graphic nature. A BBC Production. 5-part series.