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Health and Social Care

‘Constant craver’s” and wanting food | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

‘Constant craver’s” and wanting food | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Biology | BBC Two | 2015 | 5'09''

Some of the dieters use a grip-meter to test how much they wa...

‘Emotional eater’s” and stress-eating | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

‘Emotional eater’s” and stress-eating | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Biology | BBC Two | 2015 | 2'32''

Scientists give some of the dieter's a purposefully stressfu...

‘Feaster’s” and gut hormones | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

‘Feaster’s” and gut hormones | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Biology | BBC Two | 2015 | 4'13''

The scientists test the theory that some people lack a certain amount...

‘Hungry” genes and food cravings | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

‘Hungry” genes and food cravings | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Biology | BBC Two | 2015 | 5'32'

The "cravers" are strapped up with an eye tracker and results are compa...

‘Loot-box” and game design | Darren McGarvey’s Addictions

‘Loot-box” and game design | Darren McGarvey’s Addictions

Health and Social Care | BBC Scotland | 2022 | 2'17''

A game designer discusses gamer welfare when creating games.

01: Anxiety | Bedlam

01: Anxiety | Bedlam

Health and Disability | Channel 4 | 2013 | 47'12''

The first programme, Anxiety, follow patients through the 18-bed Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit at Bethlem Royal Hospital. This national unit treats...

01: The Radiologist’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

01: The Radiologist’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

Health and Social Care | BBC Four | 2007 | 29'11''

Update on the 1980s series about a group of young doctors. Radiologist Nick Hollings faces a worrying future as...

02: Crisis | Bedlam

02: Crisis | Bedlam

Health and Disability | Channel 4 | 2013 | 47'21''

Cameras are allowed in Lambeth Hospital Triage ward for the first time. This is the Accident and Emergency of mental health—where patients are at their m...

02: Ice Babies | A Child Against All Odds

02: Ice Babies | A Child Against All Odds

Education and Childcare | BBC One | 2006 | 58'40''

Freezing embryos offers hope to people faced with being unable to have children of their own.

02: The Surgeon’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

02: The Surgeon’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

Health and Social Care | BBC Four | 2007 | 29'07''

This edition looks at Mark George, who after years of hard work and deprivation became a top surgeon.

03: Psychosis | Bedlam

03: Psychosis | Bedlam

Health and Disability | Channel 4 | 2013 | 47'19''

The third programme, Psychosis, films a community mental health team. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides support for more than 35...

03: The Casualty Doctor’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

03: The Casualty Doctor’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

Health and Social Care | BBC Four | 2007 | 29'17''

Fey Probst is now an A&E consultant who fears today's doctors are being overly fast-tracked.

04: The Family Doctor’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

04: The Family Doctor’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

Health and Social Care | BBC Four | 2007 | 29'09''

This edition looks at David Copping, who chose to be a GP when its popularity was at its nadir.

05: The GP’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

05: The GP’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

Health and Social Care | BBC Four | 2007 | 28'52''

Will Liddell and Ese Stacey found that the life of a GP would change beyond recognition in 20 years.

06: The Manager’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

06: The Manager’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

Health and Social Care | BBC Four | 2007 | 29'11''

John is now involved in healthcare management after spells in many different branches of medicine.

07: The Agony Aunt’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

07: The Agony Aunt’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

Health and Social Care | BBC Four | 2007 | 29'08''

After giving up medicine, Jane Gilbert has created a new career for herself in a surprising setting.

08: The Anaesthetist’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

08: The Anaesthetist’s Tale | Doctors to Be: 20 Years On

Health and Social Care | BBC Four | 2007 | 29'07''

Sarah Martindale returns from Australia in the mistaken expectation of a permanent consultant's job.

1: Home | Complex

1: Home | Complex

Health and Social Care | BBC Radio 4 | 2024 | 41'41''

Documenting the round-the-clock care of Nora, a non-verbal seven year-old with complex disabilities, and what that reveals about the health and social care...

1: Vaccines | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

1: Vaccines | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Biology | BBC Four | 2021 | 53'07''

Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. How the development and delivery of the smallp...

1: We Are What We Eat | The Secrets of Your Food

1: We Are What We Eat | The Secrets of Your Food

Biology | BBC Two | 2017 | 58'52''

Michael Mosley and James Wong reveal the delicious science hidden inside our food. Michael begins by trying the first meal m...

2: A Matter of Taste | The Secrets of Your Food

2: A Matter of Taste | The Secrets of Your Food

Biology | BBC Two | 2017 | 58'42''

Michael Mosley and James Wong reveal the science of our food. James visits the Peruvian Andes to learn how a bitter potato he...

2: Fighting For Survival | The Baby Makers

2: Fighting For Survival | The Baby Makers

Ethical Issues | Channel 4 | 1999 | 51'19''

The technology, ethics and human stories of the assisted fertilization revolution.

2: Healthcare | Complex

2: Healthcare | Complex

Health and Social Care | BBC Radio 5 | 2024 | 41'45''

Documenting the round-the-clock care of Nora, a non-verbal seven-year-old with complex disabilities, and what that reveals about the health and socia...

2: Medical Drugs | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

2: Medical Drugs | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Antibiotics and drug development | BBC Four | 2021 | 53'15''

Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. How knowledge gained from the discovery o...

3: Data | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

3: Data | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Antibiotics and drug development | BBC Four | 2021 | 53'05''

Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. Before a vaccine or an effective treatment can com...

3: Food on the Brain | The Secrets of Your Food

3: Food on the Brain | The Secrets of Your Food

Biology | BBC Two | 2017 | 58'23''

Michael Mosley and James Wong explore the effect that our food has on our most important and, in terms of energy consumption,...

3: Hospice | Complex

3: Hospice | Complex

Health and Social Care | BBC Radio 6 | 2024 | 41'41''

Nora spends time at her local children's hospice, where the family learn about the precarious funding model for the children's palliative care sector.

3: Unnatural Practices | The Baby Makers

3: Unnatural Practices | The Baby Makers

Ethical Issues | Channel 4 | 1999 | 51'18''

The technology, ethics and human stories of the assisted fertilization revolution.

4: Behaviour | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

4: Behaviour | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Biology | BBC Four | 2021 | 52'44''

Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. How the readiness of communities to engage wi...

A Day at the Home | Further Education

A Day at the Home | Further Education

Health and Social Care | BBC Two | 2007 | 28'00''

A TeachersTV production showing the day of a carer in a retirement home.

A meal for ”feaster’s” | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

A meal for ”feaster’s” | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Biology | BBC Two | 2015 | 40''

An example meal for people who "feast". Once they start, they don't stop so...

Alcohol and the brain | The Secrets of Your Food

Alcohol and the brain | The Secrets of Your Food

Biology | BBC Two | 2017 | 3'24''

Michael explains what happens to the brain when we drink alcohol.

Alternate day fasting | Horizon

Alternate day fasting | Horizon

Biology | BBC Two | 2012 | 1'58''

Michael Mosley finds out about alternate fasting where you have specific food on one day and anything you like on the other.

Amino acids and sweetcorn | The Secrets of Your Food

Amino acids and sweetcorn | The Secrets of Your Food

Biology | BBC Two | 2017 | 4'42''

James explains what our amino acids are and how a certain type of sweetcorn can be a good source for them.

Antibiotic Resistance | The Truth About…

Antibiotic Resistance | The Truth About…

Antibiotics and drug development | BBC One | 2019 | 2'25''

Angela Rippon gives a brief introduction to the antibiotic resistance crisis.

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria as evidence for evolution | Michael Mosley vs The Superbugs

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria as evidence for evolution | Michael Mosley vs The Superbugs

Biology | BBC Four | 2017 | 3'34''

Michael Mosley explains how bacteria can naturally evolve to be resistant to an...

Apples and polyphenols | Britain’s Favourite Foods – Are They Good for You?

Apples and polyphenols | Britain’s Favourite Foods – Are They Good for You?

Health and Social Care | BBC Two | 2015 | 3'48''

Alice finds out that some types of apples are significantly better for us than others...

Are Women the Fitter Sex?

Are Women the Fitter Sex?

Health and Social Care | Channel 4 | 2021 | 46'48''

Emergency doctor Dr Ronx asks why more men than women are dying of Covid-19. Cancer and HIV too. Dr Ronx also challenges many dangerous gender assu...

Bananas and potassium | Britain’s Favourite Foods – Are They Good for You?

Bananas and potassium | Britain’s Favourite Foods – Are They Good for You?

Health and Social Care | BBC Two | 2015 | 1'18''

Alice divulges some facts about one of the nations favourite fruits, the banana.

Being a Carer | Y Byd ar Bedwar

Being a Carer | Y Byd ar Bedwar

Health and Social Care | S4C | 2024 | 23'58''

A look at the pressure that being a carer can have on a child's wellbeing.

Brain ”reward” response to eating | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Brain ”reward” response to eating | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Biology | BBC Two | 2015 | 6'30''

A "comfort eater" is shown an MRI of her brain during an experiment, p...

Bread and salt | Britain’s Favourite Foods – Are They Good for You?

Bread and salt | Britain’s Favourite Foods – Are They Good for You?

Health and Social Care | BBC Two | 2015 | 1'13''

Alice reveals how much bread we eat as a nation and a worrying statistic about its salt levels.

Breaking diet and ”catastrophic” thinking | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Breaking diet and ”catastrophic” thinking | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Biology | BBC Two | 2015 | 2'23''

An experiment that lies about calories in a slice of cake demo...

Breast Milk | The Secrets of Your Food

Breast Milk | The Secrets of Your Food

Biology | BBC Two | 2017 | 2'14''

Michael examines the chemical makeup of breast milk to see what nutrition babies are being provided with.

Britain’s Child Health Crisis | Panorama

Britain’s Child Health Crisis | Panorama

Education and Childcare | BBC One | 2024 | 28'41''

Rahil Sheikh tries to discover what's causing Britain's child health crisis and what can be done to fix it. Keir Starmer has p...

Britain’s Favourite Foods – Are They Good for You?

Britain’s Favourite Foods – Are They Good for You?

Health and Social Care | BBC Two | 2015 | 59'11''

Professor Alice Roberts discovers which are Britain's most popular fresh foods and uses the latest science to ...

Burning Calories | The Truth About…

Burning Calories | The Truth About…

Biology | BBC One | 2016 | 4'20''

Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates how much energy is in popular foods by setting them on fire.

Calcium, lactose and yogurt | The Secrets of Your Food

Calcium, lactose and yogurt | The Secrets of Your Food

Biology | BBC Two | 2017 | 5'38''

James explains why calcium is good for our bones and how yogurt can even be a source of it for those with lactose into...

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