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Confessions of a Brain Surgeon

"Top brain surgeon Henry Marsh is facing his own life-threatening diagnosis. He reveals the huge risks and emotional impact of a job filled with difficult life-and-death decisions."

2025-08-18 en 58m
Documentary
Henry Marsh was one of Britain’s top brain surgeons, operating on thousands of patients over a 40-year career. This heartwarming portrait of an eccentric surgical hero facing the end of his life reveals the truth about brain surgery and its human impact, with devastating emotional power and life-affirming honesty.

Director

Harriet Bird

Director

Charlie Russell

Editor

William Grayburn

Producer

Freddie Lange Hewlett

Music

Patrick Cannell

Executive Producer

Dov Freedman

Status

Released

Countries

    Companies

    • BBC