Posthuman: Aubrey de Grey and Elixir of Life

NARRATION
We all accept that ageing is inevitable. But not this man, Aubrey de Grey - he's on the hunt for the elixir of life.

Dr Aubrey de Grey(SENS-FOUNDATION)
People could easily expect to live to a thousand, or a few thousand, maybe longer.

NARRATION
His radical ideas about freezing time are gaining momentum.

Prof David Sinclair
It feels like science fiction, but it's actually true. And we're really at the cutting edge, it's a really exciting time in the field right now.

Dr Maryanne Demasi
Can human intelligence really conquer our biological clock? I'm about to meet the man convinced it can.

NARRATION
Aubrey has asked me to meet him at his favourite pub in Cambridge.

Dr Maryanne Demasi
This is apparently where he does all his thinking. Aubrey?

Dr Aubrey de Grey
Oh, hello, great to meet you.