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Once Upon a Time... Life has 1 season and 26 episodes.

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Once Upon a Time... Life is currently ended.

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Once Upon a Time... Life is available on Canal+.

Once Upon a Time... Life

Name: Once Upon a Time... Life
Genre: Animation, Kids, Documentary, Family
Released: 1987-09-13
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Roger Carel, Gilles Laurent, Marie-Laure Beneston, Alain Dorval, Henry Djanik

ENDED1 Seasons26 Episodes★ 7.8

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NetworkCanal+

First AiredSep 13, 1987

Last AiredMar 13, 1988

GenreAnimation, Kids, Documentary, Family

Runtime26 min

Created ByAlbert Barillé

Attention please! Are you ready for an adventurous tour through the human body? With a lot of humour, our physical appearance is being introduced from head to toe along cells and organs in an educational way. The heart, blood, nerves and kidneys, each single one is a miracle which renders life possible.

Cast

Roger Carel

Maestro (voice)

Gilles Laurent

(voice)

Marie-Laure Beneston

Psi (voice)

Alain Dorval

(voice)

Henry Djanik

(voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 26 episodes

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Buckle up for a head-to-toe adventure through the human body as this animated series explores the workings of our cells, hearts, brains and more.

E1The Planet Cell

Sep 13, 198724m★ 9.0

The world of cells is incredible! Activating enzymes, stopping viruses, and managing the body’s police force: it’s all in a day’s work for Teacher.

E2Birth

Sep 20, 198724m

After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.

E3The Body Sentinels

Sep 27, 198726m

The body’s police force is taught to neutralize its enemies (microbes and viruses), which reproduce at an alarming rate! It’s a very complex task.

E4The Bone Marrow

Oct 4, 198726m

Red blood cells, the body’s police force, are created in the bone marrow but sometimes, the factory breaks down and wayward policemen come out. Uh oh!

E5The Blood

Oct 11, 198725m★ 7.7

The steadfast red blood cells have come down with the flu! Pedrito and Psi get some help from the Teacher’s antibodies to beat the enemy.

E6The Tiny Platelets

Oct 18, 198724m

Pedrito cuts his finger with a dirty knife. While the platelets try to cure the wound, the white blood cells fight off the filthy invaders.

E7The Heart

Oct 25, 198726m

Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.

E8Breathing

Nov 1, 198726m

Air bubbles travel from the nose to the lungs. In the swampy, mucus-filled areas, they meet the red blood cells that transport them around the body.

E9The Brain

Nov 8, 198726m

Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.

E10The Neurones

Nov 15, 198726m

The body’s messengers run around sending and receiving information about feelings like hunger and cold. They work day and night and never take breaks.

E11The Eye

Nov 22, 198726m

Eyes are magical! They break down and transmit images to the brain. What happens if a speck of dust gets into one? It’s tear enzymes to the rescue.

E12The Ear

Nov 29, 198726m

The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.

E13The Skin

Dec 6, 198726m

Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.

E14The Mouth and the Teeth

Dec 13, 198726m★ 8.7

Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.

E15The Digestion

Dec 20, 198726m

After a tasty meal the food starts its journey to the stomach where it will be broken down depending on what properties it has. But don’t overdo it!

E16The Liver Factory

Dec 27, 198726m

The liver is fundamental. It doesn’t weigh a lot but it uses almost as much oxygen as the heart! It makes proteins, corpuscles, and helps heal cuts.

E17The Kidneys

Jan 3, 198827m

Toxic elements head to the kidneys where they are categorized. The good ones are salvaged but the bad ones are sent to the bladder. Have a good trip!

E18The Lymphatic System

Jan 10, 198826m

The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.

E19The Bones and the Skeleton

Jan 17, 198826m

The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.

E20The Muscles and the Fat

Jan 24, 198826m

Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.

E21Toxin Wars

Jan 31, 198826m

Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.

E22The Vaccination

Feb 7, 198826m

Vaccines bring us so many benefits! People who don’t get vaccinated run the risk of contracting a disease that is stronger than our natural defenses.

E23The Hormones

Feb 14, 198826m

At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.

E24The Chain Of Life

Feb 21, 198826m

A walk in the forest is the perfect way to learn about the extraordinary food chain that exists between the sun, vegetation, animals, and man.

E25Repairs and Changes

Feb 28, 198826m

Pedrito is 8 years old and is tired after a long day. When he goes to bed, Teacher and his helpers observe the activity that continues during sleep.

E26And life goes on...

Mar 13, 198827m

Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.

About Once Upon a Time... Life

Once Upon a Time... Life is a animation, kids, documentary, family series on Canal+. The show first aired on Sep 13, 1987 and currently has 1 season and 26 episodes. Once Upon a Time... Life has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 154 votes. The cast includes Roger Carel, Gilles Laurent, Marie-Laure Beneston, Alain Dorval, Henry Djanik. Created by Albert Barillé.