Plastic Fantastic Brain

1h

Documentary

This fascinating two-part programme explores cutting edge research surrounding the brain and its ability to function. In part one, two renowned neurologists are working to understand the brain's "plasticity" and introduce us to a woman who functions well with literally half a brain and a blind professor who learns to "see" with his tongue. Part two explores the brain's elusive capacity to create and store memory, as seen through one man who remarkably remembers every single detail of his life, and an athlete whose memory was wiped clean following a tragic accident.

Episodes

Cast

The Woman with Half a Brain and the Blind Professor

1. The Woman with Half a Brain and the Blind Professor

1h

5th Jun 2009

Total Recall and the Spotless Mind

2. Total Recall and the Spotless Mind

1h

5th Jun 2009

First air date

5th Jun 2009

Last air date

5th Jun 2009

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks