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Sounds,23 Mar 2026,10 mins

SeriesMedicine through time

1. Medieval Britain

Bitesize GCSE History

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Alice Loxton and Anouska Lewis discuss some of Medieval Britain's most popular medical theories and they meet the physicians behind them. Hear examples of herbal remedies, astrological theories, and cures for the Black Death. Plus test your knowledge with a quiz. Sources are recorded by actors. More GCSE revision for Medicine through time - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zj26n39 Presented by Alice Loxton and Anouska Lewis The Producer and Sound Designer is Olivia Swift The Executive Producer is Jo Meek The series is a Reform Radio production

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