BBC Four · Ended

The Brain: A Secret History

2011

Last aired: S1 E3, Broken Brains · 2011-01-20

Over the last century scientists have devised many ingenious methods to unlock the secrets of the mind. In this three-part series, Michael Mosley goes in search of these bizarre, brilliant and the unorthodox experiments that have led to scientific discovery. From the shocking story of John B Watson's experiments on a five-month-old baby to CIA mind control projects, electric shock therapy to psychopharmacology, Michael exposes the extraordinary experiments that have taken place, all in the name of science. He subjects himself to some revealing tests and witnesses some cutting edge investigations that are challenging the way we think about ourselves.

Cast

Michael Mosley Presenter

Season 1

E1 Mind Control 2011-01-06 · 60 min Michael Mosley traces the sinister ways science has been used to try to control our minds, finding that its pursuit has led to some truly horrific experiments.

E2 Emotions 2011-01-13 · 60 min Dr. Michael Mosley investigates how scientists have struggled to understand that most irrational and deeply complex part of our minds - emotions.

E3 Broken Brains 2011-01-20 · 60 min Michael Mosley ends his look at the history of experimental psychology by exploring how experiments on abnormal brains can reveal the workings of the normal brain.

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