Episode

Horizon: The Change of Life

Name: Horizon: The Change of Life
Released: 1975-02-17
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

Horizon investigates the symptoms of menopause and the various degrees in which it occurs.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 12
Episode: Episode 4
Air date: 1975-02-17
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Change of Life is Episode 4 in 1975 of Horizon. It aired on 1975-02-17. The runtime is 60 min.

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