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Sounds,16 Mar 2026,11 mins

SeriesMedicine through time

6. Pioneering women in medicine

Bitesize GCSE History

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From medieval herbalists to Nobel prize winners, Alice Loxton and Anouska Lewis explore the enduring role of women in medicine. They are joined by some of the fundamental women who have shaped medicine throughout history. 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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