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Episode 1: The Incredible Human Hand

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on Red Button One

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. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
George McGavin
Series Producer:
Paul Overton
Executive Producer:
Jacqueline Smith

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