Episode

Horizon: The Real Bionic Man

Name: Horizon: The Real Bionic Man
Released: 1979-04-02
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 16
Episode: Episode 6
Air date: 1979-04-02
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Real Bionic Man is Episode 6 in 1979 of Horizon. It aired on 1979-04-02. The runtime is 60 min.

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