
Operation Ouch! Do Try This at Home
2020–2023 · BBC iPlayer · 13 min · 3 seasons
S03E10 · Squidgy Stomach
Mon, 6 Feb, 7:10 pm
A camera pill shows Dr Chris's digestive system at work squidging food, and the doctors show how to make your own fake stomach!
About
Dr Chris and Dr Xand turn their kitchen in to a laboratory so that they can explore the fascinating world of biology, showing you the gross and awesome things your body can do.
Episodes
- E01
Fat-Busting Bile
Mon, 30 Jan· 14 minThe doctors investigate how your body digests fat and show you how to make bile art!
- E02
Super Sensitive Skin
Mon, 30 Jan· 14 minYour body's largest organ is your skin – find out how it works and how to make your own homunculus!
- E03
Invisible Ink
Mon, 30 Jan· 14 minDid you know your body contains invisible ink! Find out how, and make your own in today's Do Try experiment.
- E04
Eye Gunk
Mon, 30 Jan· 14 minThe doctors put eye boogers under the microscope and show you how to make edible eye gunk!
- E05
Eggy Teeth
Mon, 30 Jan· 14 minThe doctors take a close look at teeth and show you what happens to them when you eat and drink.
- E06
The Kneecap Challenge
Mon, 6 Feb· 14 minThere is chaos in the kitchen lab as Baby LiLou joins the doctors to reveal why you need kneecaps. Find out how your knees work with a simple Do Try experiment!
- E07
Stretchy Shrinky Hair
Mon, 6 Feb· 14 minThe doctors make the most of Mr Grumbles' weekly shower to demonstrate how your hair has a secret skill that enables it to measure moisture in the air.
- E08
Itchy Crusty Scabs
Mon, 6 Feb· 14 minThe doctors look at scabs and explain why they shouldn't scratched - unless it's a Do Try edible scab!
- E09
Eye Popping
Mon, 6 Feb· 14 minWith the kitchen lab upside down, the doctors reveal the incredible job of the optic nerve and show how to make your own eye-popping game.
- E10
Squidgy Stomach
Mon, 6 Feb· 14 minA camera pill shows Dr Chris's digestive system at work squidging food, and the doctors show how to make your own fake stomach!
Cast

Dr. Chris van Tulleken
Presenter

Dr. Xand van Tulleken
Presenter