Name to remember. Part 3, Thomas Hodgkin.

Date:
1999
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Description

Thomas Hodgkin (1798-1866) discovered the glandular disease that bears his name. The programme examines his life and work. Professor William Bynum, Medical Historian, Wellcome Institute, talks about Hodgkin, who was a devout Quaker and philanthropist. He championed many causes and devoted his retirement years to campaigns to help the poor and oppressed.

Publication/Creation

London : BBC Radio 4, 1999.

Physical description

1 sound cassette (15 min.)

Notes

Broadcast 14 April 1999

Creator/production credits

Bob Knight; Prof. Andrew Lister; Prof. William Bynum.

Copyright note

BBC Radio

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