Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young: Season 2

• Season 2 Episode 8: The Whole Body

  To conclude her tour of the human body, Dr Alice Roberts demonstrates how the various organs work in unison and discovers whether regular exercise can act as a counterbalance to the natural deterioration of fitness. The anatomist learns how advances in medical technology will help doctors diagnose illness in the future and catches up with people who featured in the previous episodes, including Lisa Garrity, who pledged to quit smoking. Last in series

• Season 2 Episode 7: The Bones, Muscles and Joints

  With half of all reported pain due to musculoskeletal conditions, Dr Alice Roberts explains some of the most common causes. She demonstrates why a slipped disc is so debilitating, what can happen to a joint damaged by osteoarthritis, and how muscles can change shape depending on their use

• Season 2 Episode 6: The Immune System

  The doctor demonstrates the complexity of the human immune system by showing how her own body responds to a variety of threats. With the help of a collection of swabs taken by a microbiologist, Alice also tries to get to the bottom of why a group of students frequently become ill, and speculates whether it might be down to their party lifestyles and liberal attitude toward housework

• Season 2 Episode 5: Ear, Nose and Throat

  The anatomist explores the roles of the ear, nose and throat in the human body. She experiences temporary deafness through a pair of sound-impairing headphones and meets a DJ who fears his regular exposure to loud noises may be putting his long-term health at risk. She also investigates the importance of the ears in maintaining balance and explains why snoring can be symptomatic of a more serious medical problem

• Season 2 Episode 4: The Stomach and Intestines

  The doctor presents a guide to the stomach and intestines. She swallows a tiny camera to see inside her own stomach, to learn more about the muscular organ. She also meets Lesley Love, a 40-year-old whose diet consists almost entirely of chocolate and cheese, and tries to impress upon her the need for healthier eating

• Season 2 Episode 3: The Liver

  The anatomist presents a guide to the liver, one of the most important organs in the human body. She visits Newcastle University, where researchers are hoping to grow replacement livers using stem cells from a baby's umbilical cord, and meets Philip Parker, a liver cancer sufferer awaiting a transplant

• Season 2 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Dr Alice Roberts takes viewers on a tour of the human body, introducing key organs, and explaining their functions and idiosyncrasies. She also learns about the latest research aimed at keeping the body healthy and reveals just how damaged organs can become if they aren't looked after. Dr Alice believes that by educating people in the way their bodies work, they will be persuaded to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Whether they do or not, the programme remains a fascinating insight into a machine that far too many take for granted

• Season 2 Episode 1: Male Reproductive Organs

  Advice on how to look after the body, beginning with a guide to male reproductive organs and the diseases men are most embarrassed to discuss with their doctors. Urologist Alan Doherty explains the process of examining testicular lumps, and a sufferer of prostate cancer - which kills 10,000 men a year in the UK - describes his symptoms. Plus, the sperm's journey to the womb. Presented by Dr Alice Roberts

Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young: Season 1 (2007)

• Season 1 Episode 6: Brain

  Dr Alice Roberts completes her tour of the human body with a look at the brain, and reveals just how damaged the complex organ can become if it is not looked after properly. She also meets eight-time world memory champion Dominic O'Brien, who can recite the correct order of 54 packs of playing cards after seeing them only once. Last in series

• Season 1 Episode 5: Skin

  The doctor puts her skin through a series of extreme temperature tests, before examining whether the range of wrinkle creams available on the high street really are beneficial. She also puts a farmer's skin under the microscope to investigate how much damage he is causing by failing to properly protect himself from the sun

• Season 1 Episode 4: Eyes

  The doctor attempts to show a woman how her computer and TV dependency is affecting her sight, before examining if eating carrots really does improve vision. She also puts herself to the test by climbing 250 feet up a cliff face while blindfolded, and considers the pros and cons of laser eye surgery

• Season 1 Episode 3: Heart

  A 36-year-old workaholic is put through a series of tests by the doctor, who aims to show him the serious strain that his unhealthy diet and lifestyle is putting on his heart. Plus, Dr Alice finds out what happens to her heart rate when it's put under the stress of performing acrobatic feats in a stunt plane

• Season 1 Episode 2: Lungs

  The doctor attempts to encourage a woman to quit smoking by showing her how her lungs work, as well as showing her a tumour removed from a cancer patient. Plus, Dr Alice analyses her own carbon monoxide intake to see if cycling through the city traffic does her more harm than good, and discovers which vitamin-packed foods can keep the lungs in good working condition

• Season 1 Episode 1: Kidneys

  Dr Alice Roberts takes viewers on a tour of the human body, introducing key organs, and explaining their functions and idiosyncrasies. She begins by meeting party girl and mother of two Grainne who, at the age of almost 40 and with a family history of diabetes, is stressing out her kidneys. Three rugby players are also put through their paces to find out how their organs cope with dehydration