Season 8

Season 8 (2014)




Episodes List

Ep.1 Energy

Air Date: 2014-03-10

The team investigate how close Britain might get to running out of electricity.

Ep.2 Cancer

Air Date: 2014-03-17

Liz Bonnin explains how cells turn cancerous by blowing high-tech bubbles.

Ep.3 Big Data

Air Date: 2014-03-24

Liz Bonnin takes a look at how big data monitors Rolls Royce jet engines.

Ep.4 Ageing

Air Date: 2014-03-31

The team investigate the ill effects of old age, from weakened bones to dementia.

Ep.5 Flu

Air Date: 2014-04-07

The team look at flu, with Jem Stansfield explaining the disease on a cellular level.

Ep.6 Flooding

Air Date: 2014-04-14

With the waters receding, the team takes a more considered look at the recent floods.

Ep.7 Trains

Air Date: 2014-04-28

The team look at measures engineers take to ensure Britain's rail system stays on track.

Ep.8 Disaster Relief

Air Date: 2014-05-05

A look at the problems the humanitarian community faces when tackling a disaster.