Fitness Tracker
Hannah Fry finds out how 1970s car crashes helped us to count our steps, why WWII dogfights led to a crucial health monitor and how fitness trackers are even being used to catch killers.
With around a third of the population now owning fitness trackers, Britain has become a nation obsessed with tracking its every move.
Hannah Fry finds out how 1970s car crashes helped us to count our steps, why high-altitude WWII dogfights led to a crucial health monitor and how fitness trackers are even being used to catch killers.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Hannah Fry |
| Series Producer | Eileen Inkson |
| Executive Producer | Paul Overton |
Broadcasts
- Thu 8 Dec 2022 20:00
- Tue 13 Dec 2022 01:50
- Wed 26 Jul 2023 19:00
- Fri 10 May 2024 16:00
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