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Operation Ouch!
Operation Ouch! Episodes
Series 12: 2. Feeling Nervous!
Find out how fast your nerves work in a snotty experiment that sees Dr Xand blow a fuse, and the Cupboard of Everything is time travelling to a very smelly Victorian street!
16-04-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 1. Explosive Spots!
Things get explosive when Dr Chris and Dr Xand look at how spots are made, plus an incredible emergency service at work in Australia: the Flying Doctors.
15-04-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 14. We Are Superheroes!
It’s superhero time as the doctors do battle over skin, there is incredible eye surgery to restore sight, and the Ouch & About pod is ready for questions.
14-04-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 13. No Eating In The Lab!
Dr Xand is shocked when Dr Chris suggests making pizza in the lab! However, little does he know, he is about to have his arms set in plaster as the doctors reveal how elbows work.
07-04-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 12. Rules Are Rules!
Dr Xand has broken the rules and snuck a marble run into the lab, but will Dr Chris notice in today’s blood pressure experiment?! And there is a life-saving mission in Aus ...
31-03-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 11. What A Pong!
There is a pong or two in the lab as the Doctors discover how smell conjures up memories, and the Time Machine lands in 1778 on a search for Mr Grumbles’ missing inhaler.
24-03-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 10. Ask Us Anything!
Dr Xand turns fire juggler to reveal the body's secret sense – proprioception, but will Dr Chris spot something is up? Dr Dan investigates organs on chips, with no salt an ...
17-03-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 9. Man V Monkey
The doctors demonstrate the power of the pelvis by going head-to-head in a man v monkey contest! And there is ice cream for Mr Grumbles when the Time Machine zooms back to the 1 ...
10-03-2024
CBBC
Series 1 - Episode 1
Dr Chris and Dr Xand experiment and explore their way through the fascinating world of medicine and biology. The doctors experiment on their muscles to show how they work.
10-03-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 8. Who’s Getting Snotted?
There’s a snot-tastic dose of Ouchology as the doctors face tough medical questions, and a VIP guest is due in the lab to help explain why DNA is a funny, twisty shape.
03-03-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 7. Don’t Cry This At Home
Dr Chris and Dr Xand look at the cool bit of body kit that sucks tears away, and prepare for lift-off in a mind-boosting mission to space!
25-02-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 6. Cracking Crystals
Did you know your body is full of crystals? Herman the mantis shrimp is in the lab to help the Doctors explain how your incredible body not only makes crystals in your bones and ...
18-02-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 5. Eyeball Action
The Operation Ouch! 3D cinema is open! But how do you see the world in three dimensions? Find out as the Doctors look at the incredible eye muscles that control how you focus on ...
11-02-2024
CBBC
Specials: Happy Birthday Nhs!
The National Health Service is turning 75, and we are celebrating! In this special episode, Dr Xand discovers a time machine inside the cupboard of everything and embarks upon a ...
09-02-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 4. Snot-tacular!
A world champion whistler pops in to help the doctors and Billy Bones whistle! And the doctors travel through time to an operating theatre where you wouldn't want to be a patient.
04-02-2024
CBBC
Series 12: 3. In A Spin!
Dr Xand’s in a spin to show why dizziness occurs, the Flying Doctors help a baby in Australia, and Dr Raph takes an icy dip as he meets a Brilliant Body who swims in the A ...
29-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 10. It's A Lung Slide!
The doctors investigate how your lungs move, with the help of a huge water slide! And today’s British Sign Language sign is ‘dinosaur’.
19-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 9. Fingers On Buzzers!
The doctors supersize the alveoli, the tiny air sacs inside your lungs. And it's fingers on buzzers in Ouchology - who will get snotted?
18-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 8. Explosive Energy!
The doctors reveal that your liver is an enormous energy storage system and join Lilia for an amazing operation on her brain.
17-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 7. You're Mostly Made Of Water!
Find out why the human body is mostly made of water as the doctors investigate the hypothalamus, the amazing part of your brain that keeps you hydrated.
16-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 6. Mouth V Knee
The doctors investigate which part of the body heals the fastest, mouth or knee! Meanwhile, in the emergency department, Sophie has a screw in her foot!
15-01-2024
CBBC
Series 8: 3. There's A Lizard In The Lab
There's a lizard in the lab sharing an amazing piece of body kit with you. Catch up with our Ouch Babies as each family goes for an ultrasound scan, join Dr Ronx as she meets bo ...
14-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 5. Tendon Take Off!
George the tree frog joins the doctors to investigate how your Achilles tendon works using huge catapults! And there is a suspected spider bite in the emergency department.
12-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 4. Mind You Don’t Fall!
There’s flamenco dancing in the lab as the doctors take a look at fat pads in your feet. And find out what to do if someone falls from height.
11-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 3. Magnificent Mucus
The doctors reveal the power of mighty mucus in keeping bacteria and air particles out of your airways. And in the emergency department, Maisie has a bead stuck up her nose!
10-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 2. How Can You See In The Dark?
How do you see in colour? And how can your eyes see in the dark? Time for Dr Xand to become Night Vision Man! We’ve taken over the school and even bumped the head teacher ...
09-01-2024
CBBC
Series 11: 1. Hair
The doctors put the strength of human hair to the test and find out what makes different colours and types of hair.
08-01-2024
CBBC
Series 8: 2. Doctors Face Off
Dr Xand invents a facial-recognition system to keep his twin out of the lab, there is a brand new quiz putting the doctors on the spot in Ouchology, and Dr Chris investigates an ...
07-01-2024
CBBC
Series 8: 1. We're Having A Baby
The doctors find themselves in a crazy race as they explore the special bones in your feet, followed by a look at the families awaiting the arrival of the first ever Ouch Babies ...
07-01-2024
CBBC
Series 7: Episode 1
There’s a big bang in the lab as the doctors show how genes make you who you are, and a new doctor joins the team! Find out more about her as Dr Ronx takes us behind the s ...
07-01-2024
CBBC
Series 10: 2. Poo-tastic!
Dr Xand finds out what it’s like to be a poo when he becomes a giant one and has to make his way through the intestines to the loo!\n\nWe have taken over the school and bu ...
22-12-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 1. 10th Birthday
Operation Ouch! celebrates its tenth birthday with a party like no other. Dr Chris is in charge of decorations, Dr Ronx has sorted the cake, Mr Grumbles is on the decks with som ...
21-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 12. The Ouch Awards 3!
The Doctors hit the road in the Ouch Taxi to surprise the winners of the third Ouch! Awards. Find out how Dr Chris and Dr Xand do as they join the four inspirational heroes for ...
20-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 11. Blink And You’ll Miss It!
Why is Dr Xand dressed as a bird in the lab? Find out why you blink in today’s experiment, and discover why babies walk differently to you in Ouch Baby. We meet three more ...
19-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 10. Stinky Dr Xand!
There's a pong in the lab as the doctors reveal the special part of your brain that helps you smell. And we meet snowboarding Brilliant Body Aimee Fuller.
18-12-2023
CBBC
Series 11: 11. Earmageddon!
The doctors put the acoustic reflex to the test with an enormous balloon, and a serious case of snotting awaits the loser of today’s Ouchology.
17-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 9. How To Train A Brain
The doctors reveal how to train your brain as two families compete in a memory challenge. Dr Xand investigates the differences between human and animal babies. We meet a very sp ...
15-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 8. Snot, Snot, Snot!
There’s a gooey green mess in the lab as the Doctors explain how bile digests fat, and there’s a serious case of snotting in Ouchology!\n\nDr Chris finds out how sci ...
14-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 7. Doctor Alert!
The Doctors take a dip in a jelly pool to show how the cells in your body work! We find out how to deal with a head injury in First Aid, and discover why babies need more sleep ...
13-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 6. Superhero Ribs
The doctors attempt an experiment of superhero proportions to show why your ribcage is the perfect design. Ouch Patient Indie tells us about life with congenital glaucoma, and D ...
12-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 5. You’re Having A Laugh!
The Doctors find out what fear does to your body with a supersized balloon pop! Find out what makes our Ouch Babies laugh and meet the inspiring contenders up for the Big Heart ...
11-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 4. Dr Scorpion
The doctors go head to head in a baking competition to show why your neck needs to twist! There are questions galore from the wards in Ouch & About, Dr Xand meets a scorpion wit ...
08-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 3. Stick Your Tongue Out!
Dr Chris dresses up as a giant tongue in the lab and our Ouch Babies celebrate their first birthdays! We meet the first of our amazing new Ouch Patients and show you what to do ...
07-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: Episode 2
A giant crane experiment, a brilliant body and some massive snotting in this episode! The doctors reveal the incredible discs that protect your spine and Dr Chris goes for a row ...
06-12-2023
CBBC
Series 9: 1. Virus Alert
In this special episode, Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx explore the science behind the current Coronavirus pandemic, answering all your questions along the way about why the outb ...
05-12-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 15. Food, Poo And You!
In this special episode, the doctors investigate food and poo to show you why it is important to know what you are eating and look after your body! They reveal how much hidden s ...
04-12-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 14. The Ouch! Awards 2
The Ouch Awards returns, celebrating children across the UK who have shown incredible courage and bravery dealing with illness, caring for others and saving lives.\n\nWe reveal ...
01-12-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 13. What Happened Next?
Join the doctors for a special episode as they revisit with Ouchers from across the last seven series to find out how they are doing now.\n\nWe revisit Matthew, who had a cochle ...
30-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 12. Xand Goes Pop!
Dr Chris puts Dr Xand inside a giant water balloon to show how viruses attack our bodies, there’s a final instalment of Ouchology and Dr Chris discovers how the shape of y ...
29-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 11. It's A Tug-o-war!
There’s a tug of war in today’s lab as the doctors show the incredible strength of your ligaments. Dr Xand meets a dad and his son making bionic hands in their livin ...
28-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 10. All Hail King Xand
Dr Xand takes to the throne when Dr Chris sets him the impossible task of being Mini-Xand’s pituitary gland. Things get competitive in Ouchology, and Dr Ronx meets dental ...
27-11-2023
CBBC
Series 6: 12. Tremendous Tears
Dr Chris makes Dr Xand cry to demonstrate how your amazing body makes different types of tears to protect your eyes in different ways, and in Operation Takeover they discover ju ...
26-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 9. Your Brilliant Brain And Sparky Signals
Dr Xand gets stuck to a wall in an experiment showing how your brain tells your muscles to move! Dr Ronx and Dr Chris are changing nappies in Ouch Baby and there are more medica ...
24-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 8. Knobbly Knees And What They Are For
Can you wobble your kneecaps?! Find out why and what you need them for in today’s lab. Plus, meet three amazing Big Heart Ouch Award nominees and find out who is Top Doc i ...
23-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 7. Flexible Arms And Triple Jumping
Dr Chris challenges Dr Xand to beat Dougie the dog in a race for today's lab, showing how your shoulders work. The doctors catch up with our Ouch Babies in their first weeks of ...
22-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 6. Slime, Snot And Bogies
For today’s lab, Dr Chris challenges Dr Xand to beat Dougie the dog in a race, showing you how your shoulders work. The doctors catch up with our Ouch Babies in their firs ...
21-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 5. What Are Vaccinations For?
Find out why Dr Chris is giving Dr Xand a vaccination in the lab, and why getting vaccinated yourself can help protect your whole community.\n\nGet ready to meet our Ouch babies ...
20-11-2023
CBBC
Series 6: 11. Super Strong Skulls
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal how your skull protects your brain, and they're thrown in at the deep end when they find themselves running the reception desk of a busy GP surgery f ...
19-11-2023
CBBC
Series 8: 4. Loud, Loud, Louder!
Dr Xand has created a thunder tube to show you how your vocal tract makes your voice loud, meet Brilliant Body Anoushé Husain as she takes Dr Ronx climbing, and find out ...
17-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: 14. The Ouch! Awards
In this special episode, Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal the winners of the first ever Ouch Awards. Celebrating children across the UK who have shown incredible courage and bravery ...
14-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: 13. The Body Roadtrip!
Join the doctors for a journey around the human body as they look at their favourite bits from your head to your toes. First stop is the head and mega-gross alerts are in store ...
13-11-2023
CBBC
Series 6: 10. Sensational Sphincters
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal the amazing type of muscles that help you see... and go for a poo! And they find out what it's like to be the hospital hairdresser when they're faced ...
12-11-2023
CBBC
Goes Back In Time
Dr Chris and Dr Xand look at what medicine was like in the First World War and meet a paralympian runner who swaps her awesome blade for a WW1 leather leg.
12-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: 12. Is My Body Electric?
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal how your brain controls your body in a lab experiment, and Dr Ronx finds out how learning pet first aid can help save your furry friends. More medica ...
10-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: 11. Why Are Some People Faster Than Others?
The doctors reveal the incredible bit of body kit that keeps you balanced – your vestibular system, and find out what makes Team GB hockey star Shona McCallin so fast in B ...
09-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: 10. Get Your Body Moving!
Dr Chris and Dr Xand are in the lab to show the incredible barrier that keeps your brain safe, and they’ve made a music video to get you moving! Meanwhile Dr Ronx is on ca ...
08-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: 9. Why Is Sweat Salty
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal how salt is the magic ingredient that enables you to sweat in a lab experiment, and Dr Ronx finds out how gene therapy is helping treat patients with ...
07-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: 8. How Your Reflexes Can Save You
Dr Xand invents a crazy game show to put Dr Chris’s reactions and reflexes to the test in the lab, and Dr Ronx heads out on call with the emergency services. Beatboxer D-L ...
06-11-2023
CBBC
Series 6: 9. Gob-smacking Growth Plates
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal how your bones grow to make you taller, while in Operation Takeover they take on the role of midwives for the day. Plus Dr Chris investigates how sci ...
05-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: 7. What Thumbs Are For
Find out how amazing your hands are in today’s lab when the doctors go head to head in a thumb challenge, and discover how drones are helping emergency rescue crews reach ...
02-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: Episode 6
The doctors reveal the turbinates. Three incredible bones in your nose that warm up your snot so you can breathe clearly, and find out how scientists are growing a brain in Inve ...
01-11-2023
CBBC
Series 7: Episode 5
What makes your poo brown? Find out in a new lab experiment, and meet another brilliant body when Dr Xand discovers the incredible breathing skills needed to free dive. Plus cat ...
31-10-2023
CBBC
Series 7: Episode 4
Dr Xand goes underwater to show how your blood clots, and Dr Ronx finds out how echolocation – an amazing navigation technique used by bats to fly in the dark – is h ...
30-10-2023
CBBC
Series 1: 8. Marvellous Valves
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out why blood rushes to your head when you are upside down, but does not rush to your feet when you are standing up! Plus they head to the hospital lau ...
29-10-2023
CBBC
Series 7: Episode 3
Are you squeamish? Find out why in today’s lab experiment, and get ready to get moving in Investigation Ouch! The doctors tackle medical mysteries on the wards in Ouch & A ...
27-10-2023
CBBC
Series 7: Episode 2
The doctors balance a whole room’s worth of furniture on four leg bones to show you how super strong your skeleton is, and meet our first brilliant body – calistheni ...
26-10-2023
CBBC
Series 6: 13. Flabbergasting Favourites
In the last episode of the series, the doctors have picked out some of their favourite moments - get ready to see just how strong your tendons really are and discover who the be ...
24-10-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 14. The Ouch! Awards 4
The Ouch Taxi is on the road once again, as the Doctors celebrate the outstanding, unbelievable, caring and heroic achievements of this year’s Ouch! Awards finalists.
22-10-2023
CBBC
Series 6: 7. Mind-boggling Brains
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal how your brain enables you to learn new things with the help of three human 'samples' from the Cupboard-of-Everything, a giant pile of sand and some ...
22-10-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 13. Battle Of The Blood Cells
Is Dr Xand finally allowed to eat in the lab, or are the doughnuts for an experiment? Find out as the Doctors explore blood types and try to fight off unwanted invaders in game ...
15-10-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 12. Blood Super-highway
It’s milkshake time in the lab as the Doctors investigate how blood travels around your body - but will their own ideas for brilliant blood vessel machines impress the minis?
15-10-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 11. Mighty Muscles!
Britain’s strongest woman, Andrea Thompson, joins the Doctors in the lab as they reveal how muscle fibres work, and we say hello to three more incredible Ouch Award finali ...
08-10-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 10. Brilliant Body Temperature
There is a snake in the lab as Dr Chris and Dr Xand explore how our body temperature works, and new twin doctors Dan and Raph bust some urban myths about how to stay healthy.
08-10-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 9. Speedy Enzymes
The Doctors reveal how enzymes speed up chemical reactions inside your body with a huge foaming experiment. Dr Xand visits the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and is treated to a spe ...
01-10-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 8. Guts Galore!
The Doctors get to grips with guts when Dr Xand swallows a camera pill to show you the incredible villi inside his intestines which absorb the nutrients from food. There’s ...
01-10-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 7. Extraordinary Energy
The Doctors turned superheroes reveal the incredible energy stores that make your body work around the clock! Meet a super-smelling Brilliant Body who’s nose can sniff out ...
24-09-2023
CBBC
Series 10: 6. Nailed It!
The Doctors have a giant nail in the lab to show how your nails are made. But what happens if you stub your toe, don’t eat enough veg, or get a fungal infection? Find out ...
17-09-2023
CBBC
