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Season 1

  • S01E01 Growing Up, Growing Old

    • October 7, 2005
    • Channel 5

    People discuss how they feel about their bodies, beginning with reactions to the physical effects of ageing. Men open up about the problems encountered during puberty, and women talk about how their physiques changed during and after pregnancy. An older woman reveals why she does not mind her wrinkles, and a 71-year-old kissogram explains her view that pensioners can still be sexy

  • S01E02 Love and Hate

    • October 14, 2005

    People reveal what parts of their own anatomy they love and hate. A man describes how he disliked his entire body until he customised it with tattoos, and a woman explains how it's impossible to find a dress that fits her stomach. A former stripper says he can't fault his figure, and a Rastafarian explains how his dreadlocks bring him closer to his god

  • S01E03 Hair

    • October 21, 2005

    People discuss how they feel about the hair on their bodies. Women air their opinions on the merits of bikini-waxing, and reveal whether they like men to have hairy chests. A man explains why he has undertaken a scientific study of himself, and a male-to-female transsexual describes the frustration she feels at still having to shave

  • S01E04 Obsession

    • October 28, 2005

    Insight into the ways people modify their appearance to attain the perfect look. A 40-year-old man discusses his ornate tattoo and a woman displays her forked tongue. A model explains why she opted for breast implants for her 18th birthday and a porn star describes his exercise regimen

  • S01E05 Size

    • November 4, 2005

    People discuss their feelings about size. Opposing opinions are aired on whether a large penis or breasts make a difference, and women discuss why they feel their bottoms are too big. Also highlighted is the issue of cultural preferences, especially as all the black men interviewed preferred girls with larger, rounded behinds

  • S01E06 Sex

    • November 11, 2005

    More candid revelations and naked truths on the way the British feel about their bodies. The last of the present series asks much does sex affects the way we see our bodies, what our secret erogenous zones are and what we think about our own genitals and each others'.