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9 Months That Made You, Episode 1, The First 8 Weeks
directed by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005; produced by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 tr...
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directed by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005; produced by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
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Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of you...
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of your eyes – everything about you depends on an elaborate dance of biology that happens hidden away in the womb, all timed to precision. But by using the latest scientific research and advances in medicine, we can now reveal this hidden world in forensic detail. Zeroing in on milestones along the road to creation – where critical events in your miraculous assembly can change your life forever.
Episode 1 | The First 8 Weeks
Episode one tells the story of the first 8 weeks when a single cell, no bigger than a speck of dust, transforms into the most sophisticated organism on the planet - a human fetus. The clock starts with the moment of conception, but days after, our story can take the most unexpected turn.
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Science
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Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation, Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Author / Creator
Naomi Austin, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
9 Months That Made You
Speaker / Narrator
Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Topic / Theme
Biology
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9 Months That Made You, Episode 2, One of a Kind
directed by Helen Sage, fl. 2000; produced by Helen Sage, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 tr...
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directed by Helen Sage, fl. 2000; produced by Helen Sage, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Description
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of you...
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of your eyes – everything about you depends on an elaborate dance of biology that happens hidden away in the womb, all timed to precision. But by using the latest scientific research and advances in medicine, we can now reveal this hidden world in forensic detail. Zeroing in on milestones along the road to creation – where critical events in your miraculous assembly can change your life forever.
Episode 2 | One of a Kind
Episode two continues to follow the incredible journey, focusing on the middle months of our time in the womb when we become unique individuals. For the first ten weeks of pregnancy, our biological sex is hidden. Meet the remarkable village of people in the Dominican Republic where the sex determination process in the womb doesn’t always run to plan.
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Science
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Documentary
Contributor
Helen Sage, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Author / Creator
Helen Sage, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
9 Months That Made You
Speaker / Narrator
Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Topic / Theme
Biology
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9 Months That Made You, Episode 3, The Final Countdown
directed by Martin Johnson; produced by Martin Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 tr...
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directed by Martin Johnson; produced by Martin Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Description
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of you...
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of your eyes – everything about you depends on an elaborate dance of biology that happens hidden away in the womb, all timed to precision. But by using the latest scientific research and advances in medicine, we can now reveal this hidden world in forensic detail. Zeroing in on milestones along the road to creation – where critical events in your miraculous assembly can change your life forever.
Episode 3 | The Final Countdown
Episode three journeys through the final months in the womb - a time when we grow strong and develop our vital survival tools for our first breath. For most, this is when our cartilage changes to form a skeleton of over 200 bones, but, very occasionally, it doesn’t.
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Science
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Documentary
Contributor
Martin Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation, Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Author / Creator
Martin Johnson
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
9 Months That Made You
Speaker / Narrator
Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Topic / Theme
Biology
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10 Things You Need to Know About Losing Weight
directed by Chris Salt; presented by Michael Mosley, 1957-; produced by Chris Salt, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 1 hour 1 mins
It sometimes seems as though everyone is on, or about to start a diet. This entertaining, and informative program looks at the worldwide obsession with weight loss, exploring the ways and means by which people go about trying to lose weight; explaining the scientific evidence of what works, and more importantly sh...
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directed by Chris Salt; presented by Michael Mosley, 1957-; produced by Chris Salt, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 1 hour 1 mins
Description
It sometimes seems as though everyone is on, or about to start a diet. This entertaining, and informative program looks at the worldwide obsession with weight loss, exploring the ways and means by which people go about trying to lose weight; explaining the scientific evidence of what works, and more importantly showing ways to keep it off.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Chris Salt, British Broadcasting Corporation, Les Keen, fl. 1998
Author / Creator
Chris Salt, Michael Mosley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Les Keen, fl. 1998
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 BBC Worldwide
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10 Things You Should Know About Sleep
directed by Richard Bright, fl. 2009 and Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009; presented by Kate Silverton, 1970-; produced by Richard Bright, fl. 2009 and Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 1 hour 6 mins
Sleeping should be easy. You get tired, go to bed and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. But sometimes, regardless of how much you try, you just cannot keep your eyes closed. With revelatory stories of extreme sleeping problems along with genuine methods to help those desperate to get some shut-e...
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directed by Richard Bright, fl. 2009 and Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009; presented by Kate Silverton, 1970-; produced by Richard Bright, fl. 2009 and Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 1 hour 6 mins
Description
Sleeping should be easy. You get tired, go to bed and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. But sometimes, regardless of how much you try, you just cannot keep your eyes closed. With revelatory stories of extreme sleeping problems along with genuine methods to help those desperate to get some shut-eye, this programme offers ten top tips to trick your body into falling asleep more easily. Can food stop you from sleeping? How do solo...
Sleeping should be easy. You get tired, go to bed and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. But sometimes, regardless of how much you try, you just cannot keep your eyes closed. With revelatory stories of extreme sleeping problems along with genuine methods to help those desperate to get some shut-eye, this programme offers ten top tips to trick your body into falling asleep more easily. Can food stop you from sleeping? How do solo yachtsmen combat the lack of sleep? Does having a late night tipple help you get to sleep? These and many other questions are answered in this timely, informative and entertaining guide.
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Field of Study
Counseling & Therapy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Richard Bright, fl. 2009, Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Richard Bright, fl. 2009, Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009, Kate Silverton, 1970-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Disorders, Sleep disorders, Insomnia, Light therapy, Relaxation strategies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 BBC Worldwide
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24 Hours on Earth, Episode 2, Day
produced by Chloë Pearne, fl. 2006, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 24 Hours on Earth, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 53 mins
The sun creates the daily rhythm for life on earth, hour by hour its exact position is critical. For every animal, each day is packed with both danger and opportunity. Some hunt in the blazing midday heat, others in the darkness of night. Animals have evolved astonishing strategies to exploit these key moments in...
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produced by Chloë Pearne, fl. 2006, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 24 Hours on Earth, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 53 mins
Description
The sun creates the daily rhythm for life on earth, hour by hour its exact position is critical. For every animal, each day is packed with both danger and opportunity. Some hunt in the blazing midday heat, others in the darkness of night. Animals have evolved astonishing strategies to exploit these key moments in the cycle of our planet. 24 Hours on Earth follows the huge highs and desperate lows of their daily struggle for survival.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Chloë Pearne, fl. 2006, British Broadcasting Corporation, Matthew MacFadyen, 1974-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
24 Hours on Earth
Speaker / Narrator
Matthew MacFadyen, 1974-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 BBC Worldwide
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24 Hours on Earth, Episode 2, Night
produced by Chloë Pearne, fl. 2006, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 24 Hours on Earth, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 53 mins
The sun creates the daily rhythm for life on earth, hour by hour its exact position is critical. For every animal, each day is packed with both danger and opportunity. Some hunt in the blazing midday heat, others in the darkness of night. Animals have evolved astonishing strategies to exploit these key moments in...
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produced by Chloë Pearne, fl. 2006, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 24 Hours on Earth, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 53 mins
Description
The sun creates the daily rhythm for life on earth, hour by hour its exact position is critical. For every animal, each day is packed with both danger and opportunity. Some hunt in the blazing midday heat, others in the darkness of night. Animals have evolved astonishing strategies to exploit these key moments in the cycle of our planet. 24 Hours on Earth follows the huge highs and desperate lows of their daily struggle for survival.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Chloë Pearne, fl. 2006, British Broadcasting Corporation, Matthew MacFadyen, 1974-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
24 Hours on Earth
Speaker / Narrator
Matthew MacFadyen, 1974-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 BBC Worldwide
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40 Minutes, Miami Wild
produced by Christopher Terrill, 1952-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 40 Minutes (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1992), 40 mins
This documentary, produced by Christopher Terrill, features wildlife inspectors in Miami who have to handle a plethora of wild animals in their vicinity
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produced by Christopher Terrill, 1952-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 40 Minutes (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1992), 40 mins
Description
This documentary, produced by Christopher Terrill, features wildlife inspectors in Miami who have to handle a plethora of wild animals in their vicinity
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Christopher Terrill, 1952-, British Broadcasting Corporation
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
40 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Animal ecology, Wild animals, Animals
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 BBC Worldwide
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Alien Empire, Episode 1, Hardware
produced by Steve Nicholls, fl. 1986, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Alien Empire, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1996), 30 mins
Like all good science fiction thrillers, these films use the very latest special effects to enter an alien world. Insects of all kinds are captured, invading our homes, conquering new territories, building sophisticated colonies with high-level communications and employing such advanced arms and technology, we hum...
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produced by Steve Nicholls, fl. 1986, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Alien Empire, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1996), 30 mins
Description
Like all good science fiction thrillers, these films use the very latest special effects to enter an alien world. Insects of all kinds are captured, invading our homes, conquering new territories, building sophisticated colonies with high-level communications and employing such advanced arms and technology, we humans can only gaze in wonder.
The first of six episodes in the series, Hardware explores the intricate micro-architecture of insects. E...
Like all good science fiction thrillers, these films use the very latest special effects to enter an alien world. Insects of all kinds are captured, invading our homes, conquering new territories, building sophisticated colonies with high-level communications and employing such advanced arms and technology, we humans can only gaze in wonder.
The first of six episodes in the series, Hardware explores the intricate micro-architecture of insects. Examining the 'design' of some of the billions of bugs that share our planet, looking at their external skeleton, wings, sensors and learning capabilities.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Steve Nicholls, fl. 1986, British Broadcasting Corporation, Martin Kiszko, 1958-, John Shrapnel, 1942-
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Alien Empire
Speaker / Narrator
John Shrapnel, 1942-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996 BBC Worldwide
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Alien Empire, Episode 2, Replicators
produced by Rupert Barrington, fl. 1991, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Alien Empire, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1996), 31 mins
Like all good science fiction thrillers, these films use the very latest special effects to enter an alien world. Insects of all kinds are captured, invading our homes, conquering new territories, building sophisticated colonies with high-level communications and employing such advanced arms and technology, we hum...
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produced by Rupert Barrington, fl. 1991, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Alien Empire, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1996), 31 mins
Description
Like all good science fiction thrillers, these films use the very latest special effects to enter an alien world. Insects of all kinds are captured, invading our homes, conquering new territories, building sophisticated colonies with high-level communications and employing such advanced arms and technology, we humans can only gaze in wonder.
Insects exist to make more insects. This second program in the series explores the lengths to which an ins...
Like all good science fiction thrillers, these films use the very latest special effects to enter an alien world. Insects of all kinds are captured, invading our homes, conquering new territories, building sophisticated colonies with high-level communications and employing such advanced arms and technology, we humans can only gaze in wonder.
Insects exist to make more insects. This second program in the series explores the lengths to which an insect will go to attract a mate and reproduce.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rupert Barrington, fl. 1991, British Broadcasting Corporation, Martin Kiszko, 1958-, John Shrapnel, 1942-
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Alien Empire
Speaker / Narrator
John Shrapnel, 1942-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996 BBC Worldwide
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