Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
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.


Operation Ouch! is a British children's educational television series about the human body. It shows what happens in A&E, what doctors sometimes have problems with and great experiments. The show is hosted by twin brothers Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken. Series 5 was named "Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover".
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Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
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.
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
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!
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
Dr Xand gets in a spin to show you why you get dizzy, the Flying Doctors help a new baby in Australia and Dr Raph takes an icy dip when he meets a Brilliant Body who swims in the Antarctic.
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
A world champion whistler pops in to help the doctors whistle - and even Billy Bones joins in!
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
The Operation Ouch! 3D cinema is open! But how do you see the world in three dimensions? Find out as the Doctors reveal the incredible eye muscles that control how you focus on things close-up and far away.
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
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 teeth, but also stops them from doing damage in your kidneys.
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
Dr Chris and Dr Xand look at the cool bit of body kit that sucks your tears away when you cry! The Ouchologists quiz the Doctors in today's dose of Ouchology, but who will get snotted?
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
There's a snot-tastic dose of Ouchology when the doctors face tough medical questions, and a VIP guest is due in the lab but with a long list of requests, will the Doctors be ready for their arrival?
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
Dr Chris finds himself in an uncomfortable spot as he goes head-to-head with Dr Xand in a man v monkey contest to show you the power of your pelvis!
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
The Doctors are Ouch & About ready for your medical questions, and Dr Xand turns fire juggler to reveal your secret sense - proprioception. But will Chris notice that something's up?
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
There's a pong or two in the lab as the Doctors discover how your sense of smell can bring back happy memories.
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
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?!
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
Dr Xand is shocked when Dr Chris suggests making pizza in the lab! But little does he know, he's about to have his arms set in plaster as the Doctors reveal how your elbows work.
Jul 12, 2023 · 29m
It's superhero time as the Doctors' alter-egos go into battle to show the secret powers of your skin, which uses Vitamin D from the sun to make your bones strong!
Jul 5, 2023 · 29m
The doctors celebrate as the NHS turns 75. They award Ouch Hero medals in the hospital, hear Ouchers’ big NHS stories and travel through time!
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Operation Ouch! Season 16 premiered on July 12, 2023.
Operation Ouch! Season 16 has 15 episodes.
The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "Explosive Spots!". It aired on July 12, 2023.
Go to Season 16 Episode 1