About this season
Health documentary series with anatomist Dr Alice Roberts
Episodes (8)
1. Male Reproductive Organs
Aired 29 July 2008 • 30 min
In the first of a new series, Dr Alice Roberts explains how the male reproductive organs work and has advice on how to keep everything in good working order.
2. Female Reproductive Organs
Aired 29 July 2008 • 30 min
Dr Alice Roberts turns her attention to the female reproductive organs where she uses an MRI scanner to take images of her own anatomy.
3. The Liver
Aired 5 August 2008 • 30 min
With one in ten of us likely to experience a problem with our liver at some point in our lives, Dr Alice Roberts offers advice and information on how to keep healthy.
4. The Stomach and Intestines
Aired 5 August 2008 • 30 min
Dr Alice Roberts peers inside her own stomach by swallowing a tiny camera, then uses dissection and some unusual tests to find out more.
5. The Ear, Nose and Throat
Aired 14 August 2008 • 30 min
Dr Alice Roberts gets an insight into what it is like to be deaf with specially designed headphones, and explains some of the roles of the nose and throat.
6. The Immune System
Aired 21 August 2008 • 30 min
Dr Alice Roberts endures a terrifying test to see how well her immune system works and swab analysis at a student house gives uncomfortable news for the residents.
7. Bones, Muscles and Joints
Aired 28 August 2008 • 30 min
Dr Alice Roberts investigates what a "slipped disc" actually looks like and what happens to a joint that's damaged by osteoarthritis.
8. The Whole Body
Aired 4 September 2008 • 30 min
Dr Alice Roberts explores the benefits of exercise on the human body and takes part in an exercise challenge to examine the effects of old age on our fitness levels.