Paracelsus - a story of heroism in a bloody age. Parts 6&7, The gathering storm & the final insult.
- Date:
- 1989
- Videos
About this work
Description
The second and third in a seven-part series which dramatises the life and work of Paracelsus (1493-1541) whose medical teaches and practises outraged the 15th century establishment, but are now thought to be forerunners to today's medicine and even to medicine to come. Part 5 sees Paracelsus battle against the Basel authorities and the Medical Guild. In Part 7 Paracelsus and Oporinus head for Nuremberg where paracelsus hopes to write his books. The Medical Guild challenge him to treat 15 patients with syphillis which he succeeds to do, thus proving his reputation as 'Prince of Physicians.'
Publication/Creation
UK : Channel 4, 1989.
Physical description
1 videocassette (VHS) (102 min.) : sound, color, PAL.
Copyright note
Claregate Films
Notes
This programme was donated to Wellcome Trust by Middlesex University Information and Learning Resource Services.
Creator/production credits
Written, Produced and Directed by Dr. Douglas Baker. Staring Jeffrey Daunton, William Roache, Ross Davidson, Peter Ellis, Gordon Dulieu, Alan Tilvern and Mark Dignam.
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Location Status Access Closed stores3634V