TV series
Microbes and Men
1974, English, on BBC Two. Created by Peter Goodchild.
Dramatised stories of the founders of modern medicine. Until the 1840s, medicine had remained basically unchanged since the days of the ancient Greece. In the 60 years following it was transformed into a modern science.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 56 min
- Status
- Ended in 1974
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Latest episode
S1 E6: The Search for the Magic Bullet
Aired 23 October 1974
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter GoodchildCreator
- Frank GillardNarrator (voice) · 6 ep
- Arthur LoweLouis Pasteur · 3 ep
- Antonia PembertonMarie Pasteur · 2 ep
- Charles KayRoux · 2 ep
- James GroutRobert Koch · 2 ep
- Robert ArnoldBraun · 2 ep
- Peter WearOfficer (uncredited) · 1 ep
- Michael GriffithsChamberland · 1 ep
- John NormingtonGrancher · 1 ep
- Keith DrinkelLoir · 1 ep
- Milo O'SheaPaul Erlich · 1 ep
- Michael GoughSir Almroth Wright · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 September 1974
- Last aired
- 23 October 1974
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of Microbes and Men are there?
Microbes and Men has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 56 minutes each.
Is Microbes and Men finished?
Yes. Microbes and Men ended in 1974, so you can watch the whole story.
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Microbes and Men parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Microbes and Men?
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Who created Microbes and Men?
Microbes and Men was created by Peter Goodchild and stars Frank Gillard, Arthur Lowe, Antonia Pemberton.