Episode

Horizon: The Trouble with Medicine

Name: Horizon: The Trouble with Medicine
Released: 1977-07-22
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

In this episode, Horizon looks at how, despite the high costs of the National Health System of Britain, more money doesn't mean better health.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 14
Episode: Episode 12
Air date: 1977-07-22
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Trouble with Medicine is Episode 12 in 1977 of Horizon. It aired on 1977-07-22. The runtime is 60 min.

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