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.
- Programme: Body Snatchers
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2003
- Biology | Parasites
Licence: ERA Licence required
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