The human body.

The Human Body is an incredible journey through the most complex biological mechanism on earth, from conception to the unchartered territory of death and beyond. Life Story. Every second, a world of miraculous microscopic events take place within the body, making the difference between life and death -- The Beginning. The drama of conception activates the most sophisticated life support machine on earth and leads to the perilous journy of birth -- First Steps. In four short years the new-born child learns every survival skill from walking and speech to self-awareness -- Raging Teens. The biological revolution of adolescence is a hormone-driven rollercoaster, transforming both our bodies and minds -- Brain Power. After four million years' evolution, the adult human brain is the most complicated and mysterious object in the universe -- As Time Goes By. Aging is far more complex and fascinating than mere decline -- The End of Life. Death is the ultimate enigma, but the body can still reveal remarkable secrets -- The Making of the Human Body. A final overview reveals the extraordinary techniques and developments which have made this unique series possible.