Seasons
Both born with brittle bone disease, Dejua and Antwon have suffered over 600 breaks between them. Robert's spine is not connected to his hips. In California, Yesi, 35, was born with diastrophic dysplasia, a rare type of dwarfism.
The family of conjoined, twins, Callie and Carter, must decide whether to separate them. Abandoned by her birth mother and born with no arms, Deborah refuses to let her tragic early life hold her back. Josh shares his life as "The Tourette's Barber".
After having her leg amputated, Jillian has surgery which will allow her to use her ankle as her knee. In Peachtree City, USA, Ashley Kurpiel suffers from a rare condition that turns her muscles to bone.
Natalie was born with a rare condition referred to as the 'vanishing bone disease'. Sanja has a condition that causes blisters to form on her skin. In Ohio, Tiffany, 41, was diagnosed with progeria when she was in her late twenties.
Natalie suffered major, life-changing burns after a bonfire explosion. Now, aged 18, she's not letting her burns hold her back. In Mississippi, 11-year-old Levi has a rare form of dwarfism.
In Madurai, India, Ravi receives life-changing surgery to remove the huge tumors that cover his face. In California, Lauren has 24-hour treatment to prolong her life.
Brandon's life changed forever when surgeons removed a large piece of his skull. Harper's rare condition means she makes skin 10 times faster. Rafi has embarked on an incredible journey from a devastating brain hemorrhage to a successful career.
After 22 surgeries and losing his right eye, Amit refuses to let his incurable neurofibromatosis define him. 9-year-old Rajeshwari seeks out medical help to deal with her Ichthyosis. Mari Jade suffers from daily fits.
In Staten Island, New York, 15-year-old John suffers from epidermolysis bullosa and has no indication of how long he might live. In Kansas City, 28-year-old Justice suffers from a rare sleep condition called chronic neurological disorder.
Description
Criss-crossing the globe, "Body Bizarre" embarks on a voyage of discovery unlike any other. From India's child snake charmers to the world's hairiest girl, this series uncovers the real human stories behind the headlines. With deeply personal interviews and footage from the most unusual of day-to-day routines, it's an adventure through the truly astonishing.
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Genres
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CastDaphne Alexander
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Channel
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Premiere DateNovember 11, 2013
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Rating0 (0)
