Extra Life: A Short History Of Living Longer
Extra Life: A Short History Of Living Longer is a documentary on BBC4. Documentary series about the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world’s deadliest diseases. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2024.
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Extra Life: A Short History Of Living Longer
Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. How the readiness of communities to engage with public messaging can have a significant impact on the spread of disease.
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Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. Before a vaccine or an effective treatment can come into play, data is the first line of defence against a new pandemic.
Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. How knowledge gained from the discovery of antibiotics and antiviral drugs underpins efforts to find treatments for new diseases.
Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. How the development and delivery of the smallpox vaccine eradicated the disease.