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How Does Your Memory Work?

Synopsis
This programme examines questions of memory and identity. From the woman who is having her most traumatic memories wiped out by a pill, to the man with no memory, this film reveals how these remarkable human stories are transforming our understanding of this unique human ability, revealing that ultimately everyone is little more than the sum of their own memories.
Series
Horizon, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2008
Subjects
Psychology
Keywords
brain; brain damage; memory; neurology; post-traumatic stress disorder

Credits

Producer
Annabel Gillings
Editor
Andrew Cohen

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£195.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
50 minutes
Year
2013

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning

Contact
Carolina Fernandez Jeremy Wilcox (CF - for educational enquiries JW - channel sales manager)
Email
BBCStudiosLearning@bbc.com
Web
https://www.bbcstudioslearning.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 8433 1009
Address
BBC Studios Limited
Television Centre
101 Wood Lane
London
W12 7FA
UK
Notes
The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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