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The Human Face

The Human Face

John Cleese presents a four-part exploration of the complexities of the human face, attempting to unravel its secrets and understand its details.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Human Face
First Air DateMarch 7, 2001
Last Air DateMarch 25, 2001
Seasons1
Episodes4
Episode Runtime 50min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesBBCTLC
NetworksBBC One
S01E04

Fame

Famous faces are everywhere.They stare out at us from billboards, magazines, and movie screens, beaming out messages.These faces sell sex, politics, glamour and power. Diana, Jackie O, Marilyn Monroe, their faces are sometimes more familiar to us than those of our nearest and dearest. Fame and infamy tells the story of the face as icon,from Egyptian mummies to Hollywood stars.

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