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5. London School of Medicine

It's all hands to the decks, as Sophia Jex-Blake battles to open the very first medical school for women. Stars Julia Watson.

Sophia-Jex Blake battles to finally open the very first medical school for women.

But as she's still not on the medical register, she plots a plan of action...

True story of the late 19th century medical pioneer, who campaigned hard for women's education.

Dramatised by Maggie Allen.

Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson
Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray
Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell
Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington
Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman
Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker
Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis
Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey
Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty
Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett
Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose
Mr Norton .... Christopher Scott

Director: Sue Wilson.

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 2001.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 21 Sep 2024 03:45

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Sep 2018 14:30
  • Sat 29 Sep 2018 02:30
  • Fri 20 Sep 2024 08:45
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  • Sat 21 Sep 2024 03:45