Dr Xand's Con or Cure
Dr Xand van Tulleken and journalist Ashley John-Baptiste scour the country to expose medical quacks, explode false news, explain topical health and showcase extraordinary cases.
- 2023-2025
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
Dr Xand van Tulleken and journalist Ashley John-Baptiste scour the country to expose medical quacks, explode false news, explain topical health and showcase extraordinary cases.
Season 3 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
29 mins
The medical programme returns for a 3rd series. Ashley investigates back-street cosmetic surgery. A look at a robot transforming one boy's experience of cancer. Dr Xand examines different toothpastes. Plus, should we drink pickle juice?
Episode 2
Episode #3.2
29 mins
Ashley John-Baptiste goes to the moon and back to explore new treatments for pain, devised for astronauts. Dr Xand gets to the truth of why we get sick when we have time off. Plus, is there anything that help with long COVID symptoms?
Episode 3
Episode #3.3
29 mins
With heartless scammers increasingly targeting the bereaved, Dr Xand looks at ways you can protect yourself. The 100,000 women in the UK suffering pain years after having a contraceptive device fitted. Plus, the dangers of cotton buds.
Episode 4
Episode #3.4
29 mins
The scandal of companies legally taking money from your bank without you even knowing about it. The hidden addictive dangers of a hair loss drug. Plus, does having a drink of whisky or brandy keep us warm in cold weather?
Episode 5
Episode #3.5
29 mins
Ashley investigates the cheap deals on cosmetic surgery that left people out of pocket. Dr Xand asks if electric toothbrushes really are worth the money and can stress really turn our hair grey?
Episode 6
Episode #3.6
29 mins
Ashley investigates the criminals selling fake or stolen disabled blue badges. Dr Xand looks at the latest gizmos and gadgets for bunions, planter fascitis and other foot issues. But do any of them actually work?
Episode 7
Episode #3.7
29 mins
Do supplements help relieve the pain of arthritis? With whooping cough on the rise, there is confusion over vaccines and who should get one. And what is the right number per day when it comes to having a poo?
Episode 8
Episode #3.8
29 mins
Episode 9
Episode #3.9
29 mins
Episode 10
Episode #3.10
29 mins
Episode 11
Episode #3.11
Episode 12
Episode #3.12
Episode 13
Episode #3.13
Episode 14
Episode #3.14
Episode 15