Episode

Horizon: Survival of the Weakest

Name: Horizon: Survival of the Weakest
Released: 1973-04-05
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

In this episode, Horizon investigates the chances of survival and chances of a normal life for babies who are born underweight.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 10
Episode: Episode 11
Air date: 1973-04-05
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

Survival of the Weakest is Episode 11 in 1973 of Horizon. It aired on 1973-04-05. The runtime is 60 min.

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