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Sounds,16 Mar 2026,11 mins

SeriesMedicine through time

7. The Western Front

Bitesize GCSE History

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Alice Loxton and Anouska Lewis discuss the conditions of the Western Front and the impact on illness, injury, and treatment. From improvements in blood transfusions to developments in patient care, they explore the key events, people, and discoveries. 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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