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Bones and all: the trade in human remains

Bones and all: the trade in human remainsvor 3 Tagen32 Min.

Britain’s cultural institutions are wrestling with what to do with the human remains in their collections. But as they reckon with the ethical ramifications the sale of body parts remains largely unregulated. Who are the people selling? And why is it easier than ever to buy human remains?

Reporter: Evan Moffitt

Producer: Ada Barumé

Sound design: Dominic Delargy

Artwork: Blythe Walker Sibthorp

Exec producer: Matt Russell

Editor: Jasper Corbett

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