Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Four
Type: Documentary
Rating: 8.0/10
Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines
Overview
In this "entertaining medical series" (The Sunday Times, U.K.), Dr. Michael Mosley shows how drugs have revolutionized medicine and changed the course of human history. Unfolding over a period of 200 years, it's an extraordinary tale of daring, self-experimentation, revelation, genius, and outright luck.
This production, originally released in 2013, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
3 Episodes • Aired 2013-07-22
Michael Mosley tells the story of the creation of our most useful and valuable drugs.
