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Video Diaries Season 7, Episode 4: Gene Genie

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Paul Nurse , leading scientist and director-general of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, has devoted his career to helping find a cure for the highly complex disease. The fund needs a weekly injection of £1 million in order to operate and, with only one per cent of this sum coming from the Government, Nurse is also at the forefront of fund-raising. This film follows him as he tries to balance the demands on his time. Watch Video Diaries Season 7, Episode 4 Gene Genie in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Video Diaries Season 7, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

7 episodes
1

The Secret Diary of Joseph Erber (Aged 12¾)

The documentary series of personal video histories begins a four-part run with an insight into the life and thoughts of Joseph Erber, a child with a mild form of autism. Last year, he became the youngest composer ever to have his work performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.
2

The Flying Scotswoman.

An account of the first months at Westminster of Anne Begg , Britain's first wheelchair- using MP, who entered Parliament at the last election after 19 years as a teacher in Scotland. Her hectic schedule includes her maiden speech, an invitation to 10 Downing Street and the problems of finding somewhere to live in London. Although expecting some press interest on account of a hereditary condition that results in brittle bones, she isn'tfully prepared forthe overwhelming degree of press preoccupation.
3

The Last Resort

An insight into the high-pressure life of Steve Malone, head of a night-time mental-health team based in Paddington, London. The team he leads are summoned to attend to people who require more help than the traditional emergency services can provide.
4

Gene Genie

Paul Nurse , leading scientist and director-general of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, has devoted his career to helping find a cure for the highly complex disease. The fund needs a weekly injection of £1 million in order to operate and, with only one per cent of this sum coming from the Government, Nurse is also at the forefront of fund-raising. This film follows him as he tries to balance the demands on his time.
5

Our Man in Othello

A candid record of the Royal National Theatre's tour of the Far East with their production of Othello. Filmed by David Harewood, who was the first black actor to play the lead role at the National.
6

Last Chance on Thin Ice

For explorer David Hempleman-Adams, reaching the North Pole has always been his most elusive goal. This year, with his Norwegian companion Rune Gjeldnes, he used a camcorder to record every stage of their tortuous walk.
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Video Diaries

Businessman Jivi, who has lived all his life in Birmingham, decides to pay a visit to his grandmothers in India, then sets off to see the rest of the country.