Episode 1
NY, 1907. A Irish immigrant is hunted, but why, and who is she?
New York, 1907. Dr Soper, typhoid slayer, undertakes a high-stakes hunt for Mary Mallon, whom he suspects to be an unknowing healthy typhoid spreader.
If he finds her, and proves his case, she’ll be the first such typhoid carrier identified in the English speaking world.
If he doesn’t, the outcome in a crowded city could be lethal.
Dr Soper is determined not to be defeated in his quest to find the Irish immigrant cook, but at what cost to the woman who would become known as ‘Typhoid Mary’?
Exploring the backgrounds of both Mary Mallon and Dr George A Soper, this is a story of ambition, clashing ideals, and radically different worlds - with consequences for all of us to the present.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Direct quotations from Dr George A Soper, where indicated, courtesy of the New York Academy of Medicine. Marvel review extract from ShartimusPrime, ‘ Legends Typhoid Mary Monster Venom BAF Wave Marvel Comics Action Figure Review’.
Series written, presented and produced by Ophelia Byrne
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
A Â鶹Éç Northern Ireland production.
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- Sat 28 Jan 2023 12:03Â鶹Éç Radio Ulster & Â鶹Éç Radio Foyle
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