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Play S1 E1Professor Robert Winston presents a series investigating the natural instincts inherent in people, covering survival, procreation, the drive to succeed and the heroic impulse.
Cast: Nic Gilder, Robert Winston
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Season 1
4 episodes
1. Born To SurviveIn this edition, he reveals that our instincts are honed to survive in a world far riskier than the one we inhabit today, and that this is why we often crave food high in calories, reject food that could be poisonous, and react to primeval dangers such as snakes.PGCC46minOct 23, 2002
2. Deepest DesiresProfessor Robert Winston explores the complex world of sexual attraction, investigating why men are more open to casual sex, what drives women to be unfaithful and what can ignite male sexual jealousy.PGCC46minOct 30, 2002
3. The Will to WinProfessor Robert Winston examines human instincts and patterns of behaviour.
He explores the drive to succeed, looking at how different chemicals are released into the brain when we win or lose, and learning about the impact of being a younger sibling on behaviour patterns.PGCC46minNov 6, 2002
4. Natural Born HeroesIn this last programme, Professor Robert Winston discovers why we do so much for friends and family, and will even risk our lives for complete strangers, often on split-second instinct.PGCC46minNov 13, 2002
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Professor Robert Winston presents a series investigating the natural instincts inherent in people, covering survival, procreation, the drive to succeed and the heroic impulse.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Natasha Bondy
- Created by
- Robert Winston
- Cast
- Nic Gilder, Robert Winston
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
