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The Brain: A Secret History (2011–2011) on BBC Four

The answer: Concluded January 20, 2011.
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Network / streamer
BBC Four
Premiered
January 6, 2011
Ended
January 20, 2011
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
3episodes

About The Brain: A Secret History

The Brain: A Secret History ended on January 20, 2011, on BBC Four. The series concluded after its three-part run, which aired from January 6 to January 20, 2011.

The show was a documentary series that explored the history of scientific experiments aimed at understanding the human mind. Hosted by Michael Mosley, it examined bizarre, brilliant, and unorthodox methods used over the past century, including experiments by John B Watson and CIA mind control projects. The series also featured investigations into electric shock therapy and psychopharmacology, revealing how these approaches have shaped our understanding of the brain.

Michael Mosley served as the presenter of the series.

The Brain: A Secret History episode schedule

3 aired

Aired · 3

DateEp.Title
January 20, 2011 S1·E3 Broken Brains
January 13, 2011 S1·E2 Emotions
January 6, 2011 S1·E1 Mind Control

The Brain: A Secret History cast