Episode

Horizon: You Are Old, Father William

Name: Horizon: You Are Old, Father William
Released: 1980-01-21
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

Documentary examination on the process of ageing and some things that can be done about the problems of senility in old people.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 17
Episode: Episode 2
Air date: 1980-01-21
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

You Are Old, Father William is Episode 2 in 1980 of Horizon. It aired on 1980-01-21. The runtime is 60 min.

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