Inside Health

Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

Factual: Health & Wellbeing

Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.

Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.

James heat lab.jpg

BBC Radio 4 FM

Inside Health: How hot is too hot for human health?

How hot is too hot for human health?

BBC Radio 4 - Inside Health, How hot is too hot for human health?

What happens inside the body when it gets hot.

James Gallagher explores what is going on inside the body in a heatwave, and asks how hot is too hot for human health?

After the hottest June in history and record-breaking temperatures last year, the UK is really feeling the heat. But, we’re not alone. Last week the world experienced the hottest day in history - and forecasters warn this is just a taste of what is to come.  

Here on Inside Health we love a tricky question - so in the first episode of the new series we’re chasing down the answer to a pretty timely one, how hot is too hot for our health. 

James heads into the lab to explore exactly what is going on inside our bodies when it gets hotter. He gets wired up and locked inside a heated chamber to find out what factors matter most, from core temperature to humidity, and learns which is more deadly, cold or heat. He also hears about a surprising tip to stay safe in the heat. 

Do join us on what promises to be a rather hot and sweaty journey…
 
How hot is too hot for you? And what other health issues should we be covering? Do get in touch via email at inside.health@bbc.co.uk  

Presenter: James Gallagher 
Producer: Gerry Holt 
Editor: Erika Wright 
Production Coordinator: Jonathan Harris 
Technical Producer: Tim Heffer 

Image: James Gallagher in the lab. Credit: Dan Welsh

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Inside Health

How hot is too hot for human health?

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4