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Summary: i was agog!!!!!
Comment: this is science, biology and us [humans] at their most enthralling and captivating. i was agog, spellbound by this phenomenon. Explained in everyday [non-medical-jargon] english that everyone could understand...Professor Winston is the epitome of greatness....Knight him quick!!!!!
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Summary: The Human Body
Comment: Simpy excellent television. Robert Winston is a fine presenter and makes this series enjoyable and informative for all but the youngest family members.
A lot of other reviewers have commented on his lttle over-zealous pro Darwinian stance but I have a feeling these people are letting their religious dogma interfere with rational thinking and just enjoying the program for what it is i.e. a great piece of television which is informative and enjoyable for everyone including those of us in the medical profession. Once again the BBC at its best.
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Summary: -
Comment: 1. strangetailor, the presenter is Robert Winston. Ray Winstone is an actor. He often plays East End types. Remember?
2. While its true that the knowledge imparted is pretty basic, the way it's presented is interesting, film of bits of the body from inside, for example. So I think it's worthwhile.
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Summary: More about Evolution than The Human Body
Comment: I was disappointed after watching this series. I was hoping to get a further insight into the functioning of the Human Body, and how the various components work together. This is not what it was about.The entire first episode was on the theory of evolution. The way it was presented was that this was how it had happened as a proven fact, where as the "theory of evolution" is just a theory, and whilst flaws have been discovered in some of Darwin's work none of the uncertainties were mentioned.
The episode on the new born baby and the early years was the most informative, but again tainted by trying to push the theory of evolution again.
The episode on the teens was not as well done. It covered some of the changes through puberty, but more from the feelings of the teenagers rather than the biology. It didn't even come close to discussing basic sex education.
The episode on the brain was better, but none of the other organs of the body were discussed in the same level of detail (in fact most organs of the body never got a mention).
Two of the sensory organs were discussed, the eyes, and the ears, but that was more about how they can deteriorate with age rather than as an opportunity to inform how they work. The other 3 sensors weren't even mentioned.
Whilst the episode on death gave some useful insights, it spent too long on discussing the effects of G-Force and peoples perception of "near death experiences". Time that could have been better spent on topics more relevant to the human body.
The series did use some "ground breaking" techniques, these are now looking a bit dated.
The level seams to be aimed at older school children (14-16), but doesn't cover enough information to be a useful learning resource.
It's worth watching as some of it was interesting and well presented, but it would be more accuratly described as a the Theory of Evolution on The Human Body, rather than it's current title which suggests it should have more on the anatomy of the human body.
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Summary: Fancy-looking entertainment
Comment: This series is most certainly not for adults with any more than a very rudimentary interest in the human body - its scope, despite the other reviewers' gushing, is extremely limited and very, very basic. I would have difficulty recommending this title to anyone older than GCSE age, and, in fact, would find it offensively patronising to particularly able children below that age. A depressing slip from the BBC, Ray Winstone simply doesn't have the clout of a David Attenborough or similar presenter, and accurately reflects a large degree of scientific dumbing-down in this country. The very fact that a fan of the programme can seem to consider what it contains to be scientific fact but deem evolution not to be, is a perfect advertisement for the intellectual level this series is aimed at. Very poor unless your education stopped before GCSE level.
