Episode

Horizon: The Vital Spark

Name: Horizon: The Vital Spark
Released: 1978-11-24
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

In this episode, Horizon examines the current developments in electrotherapy.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 15
Episode: Episode 23
Air date: 1978-11-24
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Vital Spark is Episode 23 in 1978 of Horizon. It aired on 1978-11-24. The runtime is 60 min.

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