Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines (2013)

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2013 • 3 Episodes

Michael Mosley tells the story of the creation of our most useful and valuable drugs.

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    BBC Four
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

Cast & Crew

Michael Mosley

Self - Presenter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines about?

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...

How many seasons does Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines have?

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines has 1 season with 3 episodes.

When did Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines premiere?

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines premiered on July 22, 2013.

Is Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines still running?

No, Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines has ended. The final episode aired on August 5, 2013.

Where can I watch Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines?

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines originally aired on BBC Four. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines?

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines?

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines is classified as Documentary.