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Sounds,23 Mar 2026,11 mins
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Alice Loxton and Anouska Lewis travel back to the Renaissance period to meet some of the scientists exploring new medical theories. They discuss how classical ideas were challenged, and look at the Great Plague as a case study for change and continuity. Hear actors reading key sources from the time and 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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