Once widespread in the UK, the medicinal leech is now rare due mainly to habitat loss and historic collecting for medical use. In Ireland, the leech was driven to extinction in the 19th century.

They have to deal with snakes, spiders, scorpions, leeches, torrential rain, energy-sapping humidity and impenetrable undergrowth - all while carrying 50lb packs. They have to do their best not to ...

In this short film Dr Michael Mosley interviews a surgeon who is pioneering the use of leeches in medical research. He allows a leech to attach to his arm and suck his blood, the mouth of the ...

Award-winning presenter and producer John Leech plays a selection of great soul music. Highlights from American singer-songwriter Cornell Carter's first trip to the UK John Leech chats with San ...