Operation Ouch!

 

 

The kids and I enjoy a BBC kid's TV programme called Operation Ouch. It's hosted by two identical twin doctors (Doctor Xand and Doctor Chris). Their programme is a knock-about mix of slapstick, combined with pretty interesting medical information. Of all of the programmes the kids watch on tele it's probably my favourite.

We'd bought tickets as soon as I saw they were coming to town, which afforded us Row A seats (lots of legroom) and the show demonstrated how viruses work (massive balls bouncing around the theatre), the circulatory system (illustrated by using a cow's heart) and discussions around the brain, digestion and stress. They covered a lot in a 90 minute show.

 

Doctor Xand and Doctor Chris are funny guys as well. There was a question and answer session and it opened them to queries as diverse as why people have heart disease as well as why we fart!

 

Both doctors are still practicing medicine which was great to hear - it must be difficult juggling that together with the demands of playing to sell-out crowds around the world.