The Secret Life of the Brain

The Secret Life of the Brain is a five-part series charting the process of human brain development at different stages of life. The documentary divides this journey into five parts: The Child’s Brain, The Baby’s Brain, The Teenage Brain, The Adult Brain, and The Ageing Brain.

The film features leading neuroscience researchers who discuss the latest developments and discoveries in brain science. Alongside real-life footage, animation, and personal stories, the series explains to a general audience how the human brain functions and how this influences behaviour across various stages of development.