In little more than a lifetime, medical care has changed beyond all recognition. This is the story of how it happened: told first hand by the patients, doctors, surgeons and nurses who were there.
With rarely-seen footage from specialist film collections, each programme shows the revolution that’s taken place in our hospitals, clinics, and GP surgeries. A Picture of Health is an entertaining mix of archive, first-hand memories and expert insight into the way those changes affected all of us.
A Picture of Health on TV
A Picture of Health is presented by Larry Lamb and will be shown on BBC One at 09:15 every day between 27 February and 2 March. Use the links below to read more about the issues and stories covered in each programme.
A Picture of Health, Episode 1
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In the first episode of A Picture of Health, we look at polio, having babies, and why you should 'clunk click' every trip Read more : A Picture of Health, Episode 1
A Picture of Health, Episode 2
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The second episode in how healthcare has changed over the years, with a look at smoking, hip replacements, hospital nurses and penicillin Read more : A Picture of Health, Episode 2
A Picture of Health, Episode 3
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Episode three discusses more aspects of healthcare through the years, including IVF treatment, TB, child safety and a fear for many—the dentist Read more : A Picture of Health, Episode 3
A Picture of Health, Episode 4
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In today's look back at modern healthcare, Larry and the team look at heart transplants, glasses, AIDS and air ambulances Read more : A Picture of Health, Episode 4
A Picture of Health, Episode 5
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In the final episode, we see advances in amputation, emergency healthcare, and the way health information is communicated to the public Read more : A Picture of Health, Episode 5
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