Body Snatchers

Duration: 59'08''

Synopsis

Science series revealing secrets of parasites. Tanya discovers a living maggot in her scalp, Mike deliberately grows a tapeworm in his gut and Dr. Valerie tells us why being disgusted by them is good for us.

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More clips from Body Snatchers

Episode 2 | Body Snatchers

Episode 2 | Body Snatchers

BBC One | 2003 | 59'09''

We learn the devious ways parasites control our behaviour, why Anna is giving herself worms and why cats may not be safe pets.

Episode 3 | Body Snatchers

Episode 3 | Body Snatchers

BBC One | 2003 | 59'04''

Killer microbes: the tiny bugs that can kill in minutes and have the potential to wipe out whole cities.

Episode 2 | Body Snatchers

Episode 2 | Body Snatchers

BBC One | 2003 | 59'09''

We learn the devious ways parasites control our behaviour, why Anna is giving herself worms and why cats may not be safe pets.

Episode 3 | Body Snatchers

Episode 3 | Body Snatchers

BBC One | 2003 | 59'04''

Killer microbes: the tiny bugs that can kill in minutes and have the potential to wipe out whole cities.

Episode 2 | Body Snatchers

Episode 2 | Body Snatchers

BBC One | 2003 | 59'09''

We learn the devious ways parasites control our behaviour, why Anna is giving herself worms and why cats may not be safe pets.

Episode 3 | Body Snatchers

Episode 3 | Body Snatchers

BBC One | 2003 | 59'04''

Killer microbes: the tiny bugs that can kill in minutes and have the potential to wipe out whole cities.

Episode 2 | Body Snatchers

Episode 2 | Body Snatchers

BBC One | 2003 | 59'09''

We learn the devious ways parasites control our behaviour, why Anna is giving herself worms and why cats may not be safe pets.

Episode 3 | Body Snatchers

Episode 3 | Body Snatchers

BBC One | 2003 | 59'04''

Killer microbes: the tiny bugs that can kill in minutes and have the potential to wipe out whole cities.

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