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Seizoen 1996
Uitzenddatum
Mei 22, 1996
Eighteen months ago Brazilian surgeon Dr Randas
Batista pioneered a controversial new technique for heart surgery.
Tonight's QED is allowed into the operating theatre to witness the first operation of its kind in Britain.
Eighteen months ago Brazilian surgeon Dr Randas
Batista pioneered a controversial new technique for heart surgery.
Tonight's QED is allowed into the operating theatre to witness the first operation of its kind in Britain.
Uitzenddatum
Mei 29, 1996
In the highly competitive world of Grand Prix racing, how much does success depend on the skill of the driver and how much relies on the ingenuity of the engineers? Tonight's QED goes
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In the highly competitive world of Grand Prix racing, how much does success depend on the skill of the driver and how much relies on the ingenuity of the engineers? Tonight's QED goes behind the scenes of 1995's winning Benetton Formula 1 racing team, as they prepare for this year's Grand Prix season.
Uitzenddatum
Jun 06, 1996
With the help of private funding and research into a rare disorder, geneticists believe they have found the biological clock that determines when people die.
With the help of private funding and research into a rare disorder, geneticists believe they have found the biological clock that determines when people die.
Uitzenddatum
Jun 13, 1996
A return visit to report on the continuing work of the Addis
Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia. This small, charitable institution was founded by two
Australian gynaecologists to help
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A return visit to report on the continuing work of the Addis
Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia. This small, charitable institution was founded by two
Australian gynaecologists to help young women who are rejected by their family and friends after suffering painful and embarrassing injuries sustained during childbirth.
Uitzenddatum
Jun 27, 1996
William was born with a club foot. At six months, he is about to have an operation that has never before been performed on such a young child.
William was born with a club foot. At six months, he is about to have an operation that has never before been performed on such a young child.
Uitzenddatum
Jul 04, 1996
The story of Piers Corbyn, ready to bet a fortune on his weather predictions a year in advance by examining the sun's activity. The meteorologists, however, remain sceptical.
The story of Piers Corbyn, ready to bet a fortune on his weather predictions a year in advance by examining the sun's activity. The meteorologists, however, remain sceptical.
Uitzenddatum
Jul 11, 1996
Amanda Vincent is devoted to the study of seahorses and believes she has found a way to protect them from extinction by fishermen who sell them for use in Chinese medicine.
Amanda Vincent is devoted to the study of seahorses and believes she has found a way to protect them from extinction by fishermen who sell them for use in Chinese medicine.
Uitzenddatum
Jul 11, 1996
Diving with marine biologist, Dr Amanda Vincent, QED explores the underwater world of the seahorse. Dr Vincent has devoted thousands of hours to studying these endangered creatures. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Diving with marine biologist, Dr Amanda Vincent, QED explores the underwater world of the seahorse. Dr Vincent has devoted thousands of hours to studying these endangered creatures. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Uitzenddatum
Aug 28, 1996
In the first in a new series of documentaries, three volunteers in search of happiness take part in QED's eight-week course on how to be happy.
In the first in a new series of documentaries, three volunteers in search of happiness take part in QED's eight-week course on how to be happy.
Uitzenddatum
Sep 04, 1996
Despite its unpleasant image, the leech has made a remarkable comeback to the modern operating theatres of hospitals around the world. Moreover, Dr Roy Sawyer , who runs the world 's
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Despite its unpleasant image, the leech has made a remarkable comeback to the modern operating theatres of hospitals around the world. Moreover, Dr Roy Sawyer , who runs the world 's first leech farm in Wales, believes that these bloodsuckers' saliva could hold the key to the treatment of heart attack and stroke victims.
Uitzenddatum
Sep 11, 1996
Every year in Britain, some 11,000 people are permanently brain damaged following head injuries. Doctors in a Texas hospital believe they can reduce such horrifying statistics by cooling
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Every year in Britain, some 11,000 people are permanently brain damaged following head injuries. Doctors in a Texas hospital believe they can reduce such horrifying statistics by cooling the bodies of accident victims to a state of hypothermia. QED spent two weeks in their hectic emergency department as doctors battled to rescue people in a coma.
Uitzenddatum
Sep 18, 1996
Susan Duncan's appearance attracts a lot of attention; her face is disfigured.
Susan is determined to help others in a similar predicament cope with a world that places so much importance on looks.
Susan Duncan's appearance attracts a lot of attention; her face is disfigured.
Susan is determined to help others in a similar predicament cope with a world that places so much importance on looks.
Uitzenddatum
Sep 25, 1996
British inventor Trevor Bavlis developed this radio to help rural Africans get information on Aids. Since then, the radio has been widely used in developing countries and Baylis has been a guest of the Queen.
British inventor Trevor Bavlis developed this radio to help rural Africans get information on Aids. Since then, the radio has been widely used in developing countries and Baylis has been a guest of the Queen.
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