Operation Ouch!
Operation Ouch! is an educational British children's television series on the human body, showing what happens in A&E, what doctors sometimes have problems with and great experiments. The first series Operation Ouch! aired on CBBC in October 2012 and ABC Australia in 2013.[1] The show is hosted by twin brothers and doctors Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken and in 2019 a new doctor, Dr Ronx was introduced.[2] Series 5 was confirmed and aired in January 2017. Series 8 first aired on CBBC starting September 2019.
| Operation Ouch! | |
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| Created by | Dr Chris van Tulleken Dr Xand van Tulleken |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 10 |
| No. of episodes | 103 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Simone Haywood (Maverick) Kez Margrie (CBBC)[1] |
| Producer(s) | Maverick Television[1] Ian France[1] |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Maverick Television |
| Distributor | Serious Lunch Ltd UK |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 3 October 2012 – present |
| External links | |
| Operation Ouch! at CBBC | |
An American remake is currently in development.[3]
Overview
In order to educate children about medicine and biology, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken perform experiments on the human body to see how they work and investigate medical treatments and technology. The doctors also offer "try this at home" experiments for viewers to participate in.[1][4] In addition, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken follow paediatric accident and emergency personnel and patients at Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and the Liverpool hospital[1][4] The Doctors also join West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance rapid response teams on the road and in patient's homes as they assist with medical emergencies.[1][4]
Production
The first series has 13 episodes, the first of which aired Wednesday, 3 October 2012 on CBBC. A second series began on 30 September 2013 and consisted of 10 episodes. A fourth series was broadcast in 2016 on the CBBC channel in the UK.[5] An eighth series is currently being broadcast on CBBC (2019). The hosts, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken, were trained in medicine at Oxford University, and both graduated in 2002.[6] Dr. Chris van Tulleken is a practicing doctor while Dr. Xand van Tulleken focuses on research and teaching.[7]
Episode time is 30 minutes for every episode.
Episodes
Series 1 (2012)
| Series | Episode | Name | Summary | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 1 | 3 October 2012 | |
| 1 | 2 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 2 | 10 October 2012 | |
| 1 | 3 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 3 | 17 October 2012 | |
| 1 | 4 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 4 | 24 October 2012 | |
| 1 | 5 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 5 | 31 October 2012 | |
| 1 | 6 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 6 | 7 November 2012 | |
| 1 | 7 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 7 | 14 November 2012 | |
| 1 | 8 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 8 | 21 November 2012 | |
| 1 | 9 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 9 | 28 November 2012 | |
| 1 | 10 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 10 | 5 December 2012 | |
| 1 | 11 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 11 | 12 December 2012 | |
| 1 | 12 | Operation Ouch!: Episode 12 | 19 December 2012 |
Series 2 (2013)
| Series | Episode | Name | Summary | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 1 | 30 September 2013 | |
| 2 | 2 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 2 | 7 October 2013 | |
| 2 | 3 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 3 | 14 October 2013 | |
| 2 | 4 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 4 | 21 October 2013 | |
| 2 | 5 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 5 | 28 October 2013 | |
| 2 | 6 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 6 | 4 November 2013 | |
| 2 | 7 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 7 | 11 November 2013 | |
| 2 | 8 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 8 | 18 November 2013 | |
| 2 | 9 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 9 | 25 November 2013 | |
| 2 | 10 | Operation Ouch!: Series 2, Episode 10 | 2 December 2013 |
Series 3 (2015)
| Series | Episode | Name | Summary | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 1 | 27 January 2015 | |
| 3 | 2 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 2 | 3 February 2015 | |
| 3 | 3 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 3 | 10 February 2015 | |
| 3 | 4 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 4 | TBA | |
| 3 | 5 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 5 | TBA | |
| 3 | 6 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 6 | 3 March 2015 | |
| 3 | 7 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 7 | 10 March 2015 | |
| 3 | 8 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 8 | 17 March 2015 | |
| 3 | 9 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 9 | 24 March 2015 | |
| 3 | 10 | Operation Ouch!: Series 3, Episode 10 | 31 March 2015 |
Series 4 (2016)
| Series | Episode | Name | Summary | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | Operation Ouch!: Series 4, Episode 1 | 18 January 2016 | |
| 4 | 2 | Operation Ouch!: Series 4, Episode 2 | 25 January 2016 | |
| 4 | 3 | Operation Ouch!: Series 4, Episode 3 | 1 February 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 | Operation Ouch!: Series 4, Episode 4 | 8 February 2016 | |
| 4 | 5 | Operation Ouch!: Series 4, Episode 5 | 15 February 2016 | |
| 4 | 6 | Operation Ouch!: Series 4, Episode 6 | 22 February 2016 | |
| 4 | 7 | Operation Ouch!: Series 4, Episode 7 | 29 February 2016 | |
| 4 | 8 | Operation Ouch!: Series 4, Episode 8 | 7 March 2016 | |
| 4 | 9 | Best Of... | 14 March 2016 | |
| 4 | 10 | Don't Panic About Puberty | 21 March 2016 |
Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover Live
In December 2016, a 2-hour live special was broadcast on the CBBC website hosted by Karim Zeroual. Guests included Cel Spellman and Millie Innes.[8]
Series 5 (2017)
| Series | Episode | Name | Summary | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | Jaw-Dropping Joints | Wednesday 20 September 2017 | |
| 5 | 2 | Extraordinary Ears | Wednesday 27 September 2017 | |
| 5 | 3 | Super Sensory Neurons | Wednesday 4 October 2017 | |
| 5 | 4 | Colossal Coughs | Wednesday 11 October 2017 | |
| 5 | 5 | Terrific Teeth | Wednesday 18 October 2017 | |
| 5 | 6 | Exceptional Eyebrows | Wednesday 25 October 2017 | |
| 5 | 7 | Mind-Boggling Brains | Wednesday 1 November 2017 | |
| 5 | 8 | Marvellous Valves | Wednesday 8 November 2017 | |
| 5 | 9 | Gob-Smacking Growth Plates | Wednesday 15 November 2017 | |
| 5 | 10 | Highlights | Wednesday 22 November 2017 | |
| 5 | 11 | Wednesday 29 November 2017 | ||
| 5 | 12 | Wednesday 6 December 2017 | ||
| 5 | 13 | Flabbergasting Favourites | Wednesday 13 December 2017 |
Series 6 (2017)
| Series | Episode | Name | Summary | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | Jaw-dropping Joints | 20 September 2017 | |
| 6 | 2 | Extraordinary Ears | 27 September 2017 | |
| 6 | 3 | Super Sensory Neurons | 4 October 2017 | |
| 6 | 4 | Colossal Coughs | 11 October 2017 | |
| 6 | 5 | Terrific Teeth | 18 October 2017 | |
| 6 | 6 | Exceptional Eyebrows | 25 October 2017 | |
| 6 | 7 | Mind-boggling Brains | ||
| 6 | 8 | Marvellous Valves | 8 November 2017 | |
| 6 | 9 | Gob-smacking Growth Plates | 15 November 2017 | |
| 6 | 10 | Sensational Sphinchters | 22 November 2017 | |
| 6 | 11 | Super Strong Skulls | 29 November 2017 | |
| 6 | 12 | Tremendous Tears | 6 December 2017 | |
| 6 | 13 | Flabbergasting Favourites | 13 December 2017 |
Series 7 (2019)
| Series | Episode | Name | Summary | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | What Makes You, You? | 2 January 2019 | |
| 7 | 2 | Why Do Bones Break? | 2 January 2019 | |
| 7 | 3 | What Makes You Go Yuck? | 9 January 2019 | |
| 7 | 4 | Don't Pick Your Scabs! | 16 January 2019 | |
| 7 | 5 | Why Is Your Poo Brown? | 23 January 2019 | |
| 7 | 6 | How To Grow A Brain | 30 January 2019 | |
| 7 | 7 | What Thumbs Are For | 30 January 2019 | |
| 7 | 8 | How Your Reflexes Can Save You | 13 February 2019 | |
| 7 | 9 | Why Is Sweat Salty | 20 February 2019 | |
| 7 | 10 | Get Your Body Moving! | 27 February 2019 | |
| 7 | 11 | Why Are Some People Faster Than Others? | 6 March 2019 | |
| 7 | 12 | Is My Body Electric? | 13 March 2019 | |
| 7 | 13 | The Body Roadtrip! | 20 March 2019 | |
| 7 | 14 | The Ouch! Awards | 27 March 2019 |
Series 8 (2019)
| Series | Episode | Name | Summary | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | We're Having a Baby | 11 September 2019 | |
| 8 | 2 | Doctors Face Off | 18 September 2019 | |
| 8 | 3 | There's a Lizard in the Lab | 25 September 2019 | |
| 8 | 4 | Loud, LOUD, LOUDER! | 2 October 2019 | |
| 8 | 5 | What Are Vaccinations For? | 9 October 2019 | |
| 8 | 6 | Slime, Snot and Bogies | 16 October 2019 | |
| 8 | 7 | Flexible Arms and Triple Jumping | 23 October 2019 | |
| 8 | 8 | Knobbly Knees and What They Are For | 30 October 2019 | |
| 8 | 9 | Your Brilliant Brain and Sparky Signals | 6 November 2019 | |
| 8 | 10 | All Hail King Xand | 13 November 2019 | |
| 8 | 11 | It's a Tug-O-War! | 20 November 2019 | |
| 8 | 12 | Virus Alert! | 27 November 2019 | |
| 8 | 13 | What Happened Next? | Meeting up with people from previous episodes to see how they are now. | 4 December 2019 |
Do try this at home (2020)
| Name | No. in series | description |
|---|---|---|
| Bones | 1 | They do two do try this at home experiments |
| Lungs | 2 | They look into lungs |
| Taste | 3 | They see your taste buds |
| Mucus | 4 | They make snot rockets |
| Poo | 5 | They make a poo factory |
| Bacteria | 6 | They show you bacteria |
| Membranes | 7 | They show you what membranes are |
| Fingerprints | 8 | Dr Xand find out who ate his "Treats 4 Xand" |
Series 9 (2020)
| Name | No. in series | description |
|---|---|---|
| Virus Alert! | Series 9 Episode 1 | Coronavirus |
Doctors
Dr Chris Dr Xand
New doctors
Dr Ronx
References
- "Operation Ouch: Brand new 13-part medical series for CBBC". BBC Media Centre. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- "Operation Ouch!". CBBC Shows. BBC. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- http://kidscreen.com/2019/06/17/operation-ouch-to-be-adapted-for-us/
- "Operation Ouch". BBC iPlayer. BBC. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- "Operation Ouch! Series 3". Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- "Biographies". Chris and Xand van Tulleken Website. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- "Interview with Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken". BBC Media Centre. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/hospital-takeover
