Body Bizarre

TV-PG2013•45m

DocumentaryDramaReality

Criss-crossing the globe, "Body Bizarre" embarks on a voyage of discovery unlike any other. From India's child snake charmers to the world's hairiest girl, this series uncovers the real human stories behind the headlines. With deeply personal interviews and footage from the most unusual of day-to-day routines, it's an adventure through the truly astonishing.

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Production

Barcroft Productions, Zig Zag Productions

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 11, 2013

Last Aired

December 28, 2019

Networks

TLC UK

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The World's Thinnest Woman

Air date: 2013-11-11

Hear the inspiring story of the world’s thinnest woman, Lizzie Velasquez, who has a disorder that stops her body from storing fat. Plus, follow more incredible human stories.

Elephant Man

Air date: 2013-11-18

Hear the inspiring story of Lalit Ram, who has learned to live with a large benign tumour that has disfigured his face. Plus, follow more incredible human stories.

Born with an Extra Body

Air date: 2013-11-25

Meet the 17-year-old girl who has learned to live with a very rare condition: a parasitic twin, and follow her journey to remove it. Plus, follow the story of Indonesia’s tree-man.

Unlock My Skull

Air date: 2013-12-02

Meet Bobby Jo and two of her children who were all born suffering from Crouzon syndrome, and learn how they have come to terms with it. Plus, follow more incredible human stories.

Crying Blood

Air date: 2013-12-09

Meet Delfina and hear her story, which involves a bizarre condition where she unexpectedly cries tears of blood. Plus, follow more incredible human stories.

Bubble Man

Air date: 2013-12-16

Meet the man who suffers from a devastatingly disfiguring disorder, in which his body is covered in benign tumours. Plus, follow more incredible human stories.

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