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Human Hosts Episodes

  1. Next Monday 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Head Louse - Liza Tarbuck

    1/5 First of five parasites using humans as their home tell their own story.

  2. Next Tuesday 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Pin Worm - Tony Robinson

    2/5 Another parasite comfortable using humans as their home tells their own story.

  3. Wed 26 Aug 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    The Flea - Jenny Eclair

    3/5 Another parasite comfortable using humans as their home tells their own story.

  4. Thu 27 Aug 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Bed Bug - Alexei Sayle

    4/5 Another parasite comfortable using humans as their home tells their own story.

  5. Fri 28 Aug 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Plasmodium - Honor Blackman

    5/5 The final parasite comfortable using humans as their home, tells their own story.