The Twinstitute

2019•30m

Documentary

Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken put competing health theories to the test with the help of 30 other pairs of identical twins.

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Production

Wall to Wall West

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 2, 2019

Last Aired

February 6, 2019

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Lucy Bacon, Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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

Season

Get Thin Fast

Air date: 2019-01-02

This episode tests the best way to lose weight, improve memory and beat pain without pills.

Sleep Deprivation

Air date: 2019-01-09

Twins test the best way to beat fatigue and discover the effect of smartphones on IQ.

HIIT versus Easy

Air date: 2019-01-16

This episode explores the best way to get fit, beat nausea, and discovers if you can enhance brain performance.

Better Brain

Air date: 2019-01-23

Twins find out if its possible to get a better brain, repel mosquitoes and get fit just by watching TV!

Giving Up Smoking

Air date: 2019-01-30

Identical twins put health theories to the test. Twins test the best way to kick a habit, see if hand-washing keeps you healthy and try to improve concentration.

Learn a Language

Air date: 2019-02-06

Identical twins test the best way to learn a new language, attempt to look younger and test an easy way to lower your calorie count.

Cast

Chris van Tulleken

Himself - Presenter

Xand van Tulleken

Himself - Presenter

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