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1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 min. 54 sec.) ; 351464529 bytes |
| Series |
Masters of Sex ; Series 1, Episode 1 |
| Summary |
Express from the US, SBS is set to launch this year's raciest drama series Masters of Sex. This new twelve-part series tells the story of real life pioneers Virginia Johnson and Dr William Masters whose ground-breaking research into the science of human sexuality ignited the sexual revolution.Starring critically acclaimed Emmy nominated actor Michael Sheen (The Queen, Twilight) and hugely popular film and television star Lizzy Caplan (Bachelorette, Mean Girls) the series sheds a light on the professional and personal lives of Masters and Johnson as their research takes them from a mid-western teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazine.Dr. William Masters, a leader at Washington University in his field of obstetrics and gynecology, runs a successful medical practice and is seeking approval from the chancellor (Beau Bridges) to commence a study on human sexuality. But the chancellor is taken aback at such a topic and refuses to support his study. Disheartened yet determined, William commences his study in secret, and looks to find an assistant who will be comfortable with the subject matter. During this time, former nightclub singer Virginia Johnson joins the hospital secretarial staff and proves herself to be an asset to Masters' work with her frankness and feminist values. Amidst their own personal relationship problems, together they embark on a fascinating study examining the physiological effects of sex on the human body, sparking the beginning of a sexual revolution. (Drama Series) CC **New Series Premiere** Follow the conversation on Twitter #Masters of sex |
| Event |
Broadcast 2013-10-03 at 21:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: MA |
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Johnson, Virginia E.
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Masters, William H.
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Sex (Biology) -- Evolution.
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Sex (Biology) -- Research.
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Sexology -- Research.
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Streaming video
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Madden, John, director
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Caplan, Lizzy, cast
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Johnson, Virginia, cast
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Masters, William, cast
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Sheen, Michael, cast
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