Test-Tube Explosion

Synopsis: In two parts: 1: Steptoe and Edwards in their clinic for ‘in vitro’ fertilisation. The doctors put their points of view and face criticism relating to the fate of unused embryos. 2: Set at the Norfolk Test Tube Baby Clinic in the USA, considers the points made by Steptoe and Edwards. The issue of deep-freeze technique is explored in Australia where the work is advanced. Professor Edwards considers the ethical aspects of his work and discusses developments such as cloning.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 54 min.
Year of production: 1982
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Uses: A-level students of social/human biology; nurses.*
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: embryology; fertilisation; in vitro fertilisation; pregnancy - human

Director

Gordon Stevens

Producer

Peter Williams

Contributor

Peter Williams

Cast

Patrick Christopher Edwards
Robert Geoffrey Steptoe

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