For Spares or Repair

Synopsis

Examines how the field of genetics has been radically altered by the successful cloning of Dolly the sheep. Looks at the possibility of growing organs outside of the body for spare-part surgery, and also at the moral and philosophical questions raised by the seeming inevitability of human cloning. Discusses ideas of a ‘Frankenstein’ future and the real implications of our ever-greater control over mortality. Features Lord Winston and Professor Robert Edwards.

Series

Edge, The: Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

2000

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

cloning; genetic engineering

Production Company

Name

Infonation

Email

mail@infonation.org.uk

Web

http://www.infonation.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7598 0273

Fax

020 7370 1082

Address

272a Earls Court Road
London
SW5 9AS

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email

lts@londontv.com

Web

http://www.londontv.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7434 1121

Fax

020 7734 0619

Address

21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW