About this programme

Dr Peter Wothers investigates whether drinking water can restore his youth, and discovers how exploding balloons could help solve the energy crisis. The presenter is also joined by Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclist Mark Colbourne as they try to find out what happens when two of the most reactive elements on the periodic table, caesium and fluorine, meet.

Cast and crew

Cast

Presenter: Peter Wothers
Contributor: Mark Colbourne

Crew

Executive Producer: David Dugan
Producer: Joe Myerscough

Categories: Education

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