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The Big Life Fix with Simon Reeve

The Big Life Fix with Simon Reeve

Description: Simon Reeve presents this three-part documentary exploring how science can transform lives. The series brings together a group of designers, engineers, programmers and technology professionals to take part in an extraordinary challenge. Thousands of people in Britain are struggling to perform daily tasks due to illnesses or physical disabilities, here to help individuals find a solution to their problems is the team of experts. Using their ingenuity and key skills the group creates new inventions, using cutting-edge technology, to aid people in need.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2016
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: December 7, 2016
Cast: Simon Reeve
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