Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Season 1 Episode 2: Medical Drugs

Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly, such as antibiotics. From the accidental discovery of penicillin to today’s hunt for antivirals, this history underpins work to find COVID-19 treatments.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

4

Cast:

David Olusoga, Steven Johnson

Quality:

HD

Duration:

54 min

First Air:

2021

Rating:

1.0