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Is Autopsy: Life and Death coming back?

Autopsy: Life and Death (2006–2006) — medical on Channel 4

The answer: Concluded January 19, 2006.
Autopsy: Life and Death poster
Genre
Medical
Network / streamer
Channel 4
Premiered
January 16, 2006
Ended
January 19, 2006
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
4episodes

About Autopsy: Life and Death

Autopsy: Life and Death ended on January 19, 2006, on Channel 4. The show aired its final episode on that date, concluding its four-part series. It was a short series that explored the processes of life and death through autopsy demonstrations.

The series was a documentary-style program that showcased the work of anatomist Dr. Gunther Von Hagens and pathologist Professor John Lee. Filmed at the Institute of Plastination in Heidelberg, Germany, it aimed to reveal what disease looks like and how it affects the human body. The show employed techniques similar to clinical autopsies to provide a clear view of anatomy and pathology, making the complex processes accessible to viewers.

The cast included Gunther Von Hagens as the presenter. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.

Autopsy: Life and Death episode schedule

4 aired

Aired · 4

DateEp.Title
January 19, 2006 S1·E4 Ageing (Lesson #4: Time)
January 18, 2006 S1·E3 Poisoning (Lesson #3: Poison)
January 17, 2006 S1·E2 Cancer (Lesson #2: Tumours)
January 16, 2006 S1·E1 Circulation (Lesson #1: Blood)

Autopsy: Life and Death cast

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