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Ria Lina Gets Forensic

Former-forensic-scientist-turned-stand-up-comedian Ria Lina turns her scientific scrutiny on wellness and beauty treatments that boast anti-ageing effects.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Series 1
1. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Ria is joined by Cariad Lloyd to see if Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy helps clear brain fog.
10 Sep 2025,14 mins
Series 1
2. Microneedling
Ria and Geoff Norcott try Microneedling to see if it can make their faces look younger.
10 Sep 2025,14 mins
Series 1
3. Red Light Therapy
Ria and Ninia Benjamin try Red Light Therapy to see if it can heal their aching bodies.
10 Sep 2025,14 mins
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4. Korean Glass Skin Facial
Ria is joined by comedian Lou Sanders try a Korean Glass Skin Facial.
10 Sep 2025,14 mins
Series 1
5. Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
Ria is joined by real-life Baroness Ayesha Hazarika to try Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
08 Oct 2025,14 mins