Confessions of a Brain Surgeon
Horizon · Season 61 · Episode 1
Top brain surgeon Henry Marsh is facing his own life-threatening diagnosis. He reveals the huge risks and emotional impact of a job filled with difficult life-and-death decisions. This heartwarming portrait of an eccentric surgical hero facing the end of his life reveals the truth about brain surgery and its human impact, with devastating emotional power and life-affirming honesty.
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Season
61
Episode
1
Air Date
18/Aug/2025
Air Time
21:00
Runtime
58 min
Overview
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Top brain surgeon Henry Marsh is facing his own life-threatening diagnosis. He reveals the huge risks and emotional impact of a job filled with difficult life-and-death decisions. This heartwarming portrait of an eccentric surgical hero facing the end of his life reveals the truth about brain surgery and its human impact, with devastating emotional power and life-affirming honesty.
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