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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

★ 1.0 /10
• 2021 • 1 Season • 4 Episodes • Returning Series
Documentary

Overview

Explore the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectations for many across the globe.

Crew

Steven Johnson, David Olusoga

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

4 Episodes

2021

Set in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, this series explores the lessons learned from previous global pandemics — including smallpox, cholera, the Spanish flu and others — and reveals how scientists, doctors, self-experimenters and activists launched a public health revolution, saving millions of lives, fundamentally changing how we think about illness and ultimately paving the way for modern medicine.

Cast

David Olusoga

David Olusoga

Presenter
Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Presenter