The Incredible Human Hand
Dr George McGavin is joined by leading anatomy experts to dissect a real hand, taking it apart layer by layer to reveal what makes it unique in the animal kingdom.
In a purpose-built dissection lab, Dr George McGavin is joined by leading anatomy experts to dissect a real hand, taking it apart layer by layer to reveal what makes it unique in the animal kingdom. We discover what gives our hands an unrivalled combination of power and precision, and meet people who use their hands in extraordinary ways - from magicians to rock climbers - to discover what gives them such astonishing abilities.
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Two days to film a specimen
“The heat from our television lights meant the clock was ticking even faster”
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Sense of touch
Duration: 02:19
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Which finger could you do without?
Duration: 01:36
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Mumm-Ra
She's Got You High
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | George McGavin |
| Series Producer | Paul Overton |
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
Broadcasts
Tue 18 Feb 201421:00- Wed 19 Feb 201403:00
- Thu 20 Feb 201423:00
- Mon 21 Jul 201422:55
- Tue 28 Jul 201502:30
- Thu 6 Oct 201623:00
- Mon 10 Oct 201602:45
- Mon 17 Jul 201700:05
- Fri 18 May 201800:00
- Wed 10 Apr 201900:00
- Mon 6 Jul 202018:00Red Button One
- Tue 7 Jul 202017:00Red Button One
- Wed 8 Jul 202016:00Red Button One
- Thu 9 Jul 202015:00Red Button One
- Fri 10 Jul 202018:00Red Button One
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