Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 2024 Episode 1 of 3
Quick Summary
Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals what happens inside the body when people eat
About This Program
Dr Chris van Tulleken presents the first of three lectures revealing what happens inside the human body when people eat . He begins with the journey that food takes through the human body and is joined by leading experts, including his twin brother Dr Xand, who uses an endoscope inside his own body. Plus, Prue Leith drops by with some confusing Christmas foods to help Chris crack the mysterious science of taste
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures: The Truth About Food broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 7:00am, Thursday, 25 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime60 mins
DirectorDavid Coleman
Cast & Crew
DC
David ColemanDirector
CV
Chris van TullekenPresenter
DD
David DuganExecutive-producer
PG
Peter GauvainSeries-producer
