Paracelsus - a story of heroism in a bloody age. Parts 4&5, Saints and sinners & Sudden deaths.

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 4, with his cousin, the knight Canstatt, Paracelsus helps oppressed villagers. Part 5 sees Paracelsus ill with the calx disease. While unewll Paracelsus foresees the future.