The Diets That Time Forgot

In this unique experiment, nine 21st century volunteers subject themselves to the weight loss diets and fitness regimes of previous generations. But have they bitten off less than they can chew?

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All the main contributors were medically assessed to ensure the diet they took part in was suitable. Remember that any diet may impact your health so consult your doctor before following a diet that you have any concerns about.

Episode Guide

  • Series 1 Episode 1

    Measuring Up

    The weigh-in results produce smiles all round. But the big question is, which plan works best? The Victorians are put on a forerunner of the Atkins diet, which consists almost entirely of…

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  • Series 1 Episode 2

    Burning It Off

    Offal's on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with cold plunges and exercise in this second phase of Sir Roy Strong's historic slimming experiment.

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