{"id":357,"date":"2020-08-06T11:26:34","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T10:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realitytvshrine.com\/?p=83504"},"modified":"2025-02-07T17:05:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T17:05:36","slug":"chris-and-xand-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/realityshrine\/2020\/08\/06\/chris-and-xand-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Who are Chris and Xand van Tulleken’s parents? Meet Anthony and Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken have\u00a0been on our screens for years, but their most recent TV project is their most personal to date.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surviving the Virus: My\u00a0Brother and Me<\/i> kicked off on BBC One on Wednesday, August 5th. Originally, the docuseries was about the virus itself, however took a turn when the reality of the situation set in. First, Chris,\u00a0an infectious diseases doctor, returned to the front-line for the first time in a decade. Then, Xand caught Covid-19 and had serious health complications due to his arrhythmia.<\/p>\n

This incredibly personal series gives viewers an insight into the personal and professional elements of dealing with the virus day-t0-day.<\/p>\n

As a result of\u00a0Surviving the Virus<\/em>‘ personal nature, we learnt more about the van Tulleken’s family. But, who are Dr Chris and Xand’s parents?<\/p>\n

Who are Chris and Xand van Tulleken’s parents?<\/h3>\n

Chris and Xand’s parents are called Anthony and Kit van Tulleken.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0Surviving the Virus<\/em>, family was an inevitable point of discussion, as the brothers were in lockdown and dealing with social distancing. Xand, who lives on his own, says to Chris over the phone: “I can’t come and see you, I can’t see mum and dad, I can’t look forward to seeing other people. That has been gradually getting me down.”<\/p>\n

As both brothers live in London, where they grew up, it can be assumed that Anthony and Kit still live in London. Although, we have found indications that Chris and Xand’s parents are Canadian – this is as both parents studied at Canadian universities.<\/p>\n