Episodes
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| 01 | Beginnings | 20011203 | 20240916 (BBC7) 20240917 (BBC7) | 1866: Self-described 'educationalist' Sophia Jex-Blake returns from North America frustrated at opportunities available to women in Britain, particularly in medicine. Sophie's increasingly convinced she'd like to train to be a doctor. But the odds are stacked against her - and the one person she hopes will support her turns out not to be an ally... Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation of the real life medical pioneer who campaigned for women's right to education in the late 19th century. Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Directed by Sue Wilson The true story of a medical pioneer campaigning for women's education in the 19th century. The story of Sophia-Jex Blake, a medical pioneer who campaigned for women's education in the 19th century. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 01 | Beginnings | 20180924 | 20180925 (BBC7) | It's 1866 and self-described 'educationalist' Sophia Jex-Blake returns from North America frustrated at opportunities available to women in Britain, particularly in medicine. Sophie's increasingly convinced she'd like to train to be a doctor, but odds are stacked against her - and the one person she hopes will support her turns out not to be an ally. Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation of the life the medical pioneer who campaigned for women's right to education in the late 19th century. Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; Tina Gray as Mrs Jex-Blake; Michelle Newell as the physician and suffragist Elizabeth Garret Anderson; and Richard Derrington as Henry Fawcett MP. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. The story of a medical pioneer who campaigned for women's education in the 19th century. |
| 02 | Back In Britain | 20011204 | 20240917 (BBC7) 20240918 (BBC7) | 1869: After gaining three years' medical experience studying in New York, Sophia Jex-Blake returns to Britain and catches up with a campaigning journalist. Sophia focuses her efforts on matriculating at Edinburgh University and starts canvassing for support. Sophia's campaign to become a doctor continues... True story of the late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's dramatisation. Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Determined to study medicine, Sophia takes on Edinburgh University's old guard. After gaining experience in New York, Sophia is determined to study medicine at Edinburgh and takes on the university's old guard. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 02 | Back In Britain | 20180925 | 20180926 (BBC7) | It's 1869. After gaining three years' medical experience studying in New York, Sophia returns to Britain and catches up with a campaigning journalist. Sophia focuses her efforts on matriculating at Edinburgh University and starts canvassing for support. Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. Julia Watson stars as Sophia Jex-Blake; David Bannerman as Alexander Russel; Ian Brooker as Professor Masson; Sharon Baylis as Mrs Masson; and Bob Doherty as Professor Christison. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Sophia, determined to study medicine at Edinburgh, takes on the university's old guard. |
| 03 | The Edinburgh Seven | 20011205 | 20240918 (BBC7) 20240919 (BBC7) | It's 1870. Finally permitted to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Sophia starts classes with six other women. But they face financial pressures and abuse, when male students riot over a mixed class. Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. CAST: Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. The male students riot at the prospect of a mixed anatomy class. When Sophia begins classes with six other women, the male students riot at the prospect of a mixed anatomy class. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 03 | The Edinburgh Seven | 20180926 | 20180927 (BBC7) | It's 1870. Finally permitted to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Sophia starts classes with six other women. But they face financial pressures and abuse, when male students riot over a mixed class. Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; David Bannerman as Alexander Russel; and Susan Jeffrey as Edith Pechey. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. The male students riot at the prospect of a mixed anatomy class. |
| 04 | London | 20011206 | 20240919 (BBC7) 20240920 (BBC7) | When the University fails to help Sophia realise her medical ambitions, she heads to London, where she meets a new revolutionary supporter. Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. CAST: Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Her medical ambitions frustrated in Edinburgh, Sophia decides to see what London can offer When Sophia's medical ambitions are frustrated in Edinburgh, she decides to see what London can offer. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 04 | London | 20180927 | 20180928 (BBC7) | When the University fails to help Sophia realise her medical ambitions, she heads to London, where she meets a new revolutionary supporter. Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; David Bannerman as Alexander Russel; Michelle Newell as Elizabeth Garret Anderson and Clifford Rose as Dr Anstie. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Her medical ambitions frustrated in Edinburgh, Sophia decides to see what London can offer |
| 05 | London School Of Medicine | 20011207 | 20240920 (BBC7) 20240921 (BBC7) | Sophia battles to finally open the very first medical school for women. But as she's still not on the medical register, she plots a plan of action... Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. CAST: Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Sophia Jex-Blake prepares to open the very first medical school for women. It's all hands to the decks, as Sophia Jex-Blake prepares to open the very first medical school for women. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 05 | London School Of Medicine | 20180928 | 20180929 (BBC7) | Sophia battles to finally open the very first medical school for women. But as she's still not on the medical register, she plots a plan of action... Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; Michelle Newell as Elizabeth Garret Anderson; Richard Derrington as Henry Fawcett MP; and Christopher Scott as Mr Norton. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Sophia Jex-Blake prepares to open the very first medical school for women. |
| 06 | Sophia Jex-blake Md | 20011210 | 20181001 (BBC7) 20181002 (BBC7) 20240923 (BBC7) 20240924 (BBC7) | By 1876, Sophia finally has a medical degree and sets up her own practice, but the challenges ahead lead her to question her very calling... Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. Julia Watson stars as Sophia Jex-Blake; Tina Gray as Mrs Jex-Blake; Joanna Monro as Ursula Du Pre; Sara Coward as Isabel Thorne; and Christopher Scott as Mr Norton. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Sophia Jex-Blake finally has her medical degree and sets up her own practice in Edinburgh. It is now 8 years since Sophia Jex-Blake began her struggle to qualify as a doctor. On the eve of the New Year she is in Switzerland and about to attain her dream. CAST: Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Ursula du Pre ... Joanna Monro Isabel Thorne ... Sara Coward Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Mr Henry Littlejohn - Gavin Muir Elsie Inglis - Tracy Wiles Ina Cadell - Teresa Gallagher Jessie MacGregor ... Hilary MacLean John Inglis - Bob Docherty Miss Gosse ... Jenny Lee Dr Milne - Jamie Ballard Produced by Sue Wilson Sophia Jex-Blake finally has her medical degree and sets up her own practice in Edinburgh. But there are challenges ahead. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 07 | Tall Oaks | 20011211 | 20181002 (BBC7) 20181003 (BBC7) 20240924 (BBC7) 20240925 (BBC7) | After convalescing, Sophia redirects all her energies towards expanding her medical practice in Scotland - and a brand new venture... The true story of late 19th century pioneer Sophia Jex-Blake's in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. . Julia Watson stars as Sophia Jex-Blake; Joanna Monro as Ursula Du Pre; Christopher Scott as Mr Norton; and Susan Jeffrey is Edith Pechey. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. After convalescing, Sophia returns to the medical practice with her mind set on expansion. Sophia Jex-Blake has returned to Edinburgh to set up a medical practice. The work is rewarding but arduous, and tragedy overtakes her with the death of her assistant. Holding herself responsible, she returns with her friend Ursula to recover her spirits in Cumbria. CAST: Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Ursula du Pre ... Joanna Monro Isabel Thorne ... Sara Coward Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Mr Henry Littlejohn - Gavin Muir Elsie Inglis - Tracy Wiles Ina Cadell - Teresa Gallagher Jessie MacGregor ... Hilary MacLean John Inglis - Bob Docherty Miss Gosse ... Jenny Lee Dr Milne - Jamie Ballard After convalescing in Cumbria, Sophia returns to the medical practice with her mind set on expansion. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 08 | Edinburgh School Of Medicine | 20011212 | 20181003 (BBC7) 20181004 (BBC7) 20240925 (BBC7) 20240926 (BBC7) | With the Edinburgh Hospital for Women and Children established, Sophia's focus returns to education. But her new school sparks a court case. The true story of late 19th century pioneer Sophia Jex-Blake's in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; Gavin Muir as Henry Littlejohn; and Teresa Gallagher as Ina Cadell. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Sophia establishes a medical school for women in Edinburgh and a court case follows. With the Edinburgh Hospital for Women and Children established, Sophia Jex-Blake turns her attention to establishing a medical school for women in Edinburgh. But her first intake of students are not as obedient as she would wish. CAST: Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Ursula du Pre ... Joanna Monro Isabel Thorne ... Sara Coward Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Mr Henry Littlejohn - Gavin Muir Elsie Inglis - Tracy Wiles Ina Cadell - Teresa Gallagher Jessie MacGregor ... Hilary MacLean John Inglis - Bob Docherty Miss Gosse ... Jenny Lee Dr Milne - Jamie Ballard Sophia establishes a medical school for women in Edinburgh and a court case follows. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 09 | Back In Court | 20011213 | 20181004 (BBC7) 20181005 (BBC7) 20240926 (BBC7) 20240927 (BBC7) | Sophia is back in court - and losing pupils and tutors to a rival medical school for women. The true story of late 19th century pioneer Sophia Jex-Blake's in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; Gavin Muir as Henry Littlejohn; Tracy Wiles as Elsie Inglis; Bob Docherty as John Inglis; and Hilary MacLean as Jessie MacGregor. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Sophia is back in court and losing pupils and tutors to a rival medical school for women. With matters at the school getting out of hand, Sophia Jex-Blake finds herself in court again. CAST: Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Ursula du Pre ... Joanna Monro Isabel Thorne ... Sara Coward Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Mr Henry Littlejohn - Gavin Muir Elsie Inglis - Tracy Wiles Ina Cadell - Teresa Gallagher Jessie MacGregor ... Hilary MacLean John Inglis - Bob Docherty Miss Gosse ... Jenny Lee Dr Milne - Jamie Ballard Sophia is back in court and losing pupils and tutors to a rival medical school for women. Stars Julia Watson. |
| 10 | Recognition | 20011214 | 20181005 (BBC7) 20181006 (BBC7) 20240927 (BBC7) 20240928 (BBC7) | Sophie's campaign for equality continues, as she draws closer to seeing women receive medical degrees in their own country. Conclusion of the true story of late 19th century pioneer Sophia Jex-Blake's in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. Julia Watson stars as Sophia Jex-Blake; Gavin Muir as Henry Littlejohn; Joanna Monro as Ursula Du Pre; and Jenny Lee as Miss Gosse. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Sophia's campaign for equality continues with the hope of graduate status for her school. CAST: Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Ursula du Pre ... Joanna Monro Isabel Thorne ... Sara Coward Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Mr Henry Littlejohn - Gavin Muir Elsie Inglis - Tracy Wiles Ina Cadell - Teresa Gallagher Jessie MacGregor ... Hilary MacLean John Inglis - Bob Docherty Miss Gosse ... Jenny Lee Dr Milne - Jamie Ballard Sophia's campaign for equality continues with the hope of graduate status for her medical school. Stars Julia Watson. |
| OMNI-01 | 1866-1874 | 20180930 | 20181001 (BBC7) 20240922 (BBC7) 20240923 (BBC7) | It's 1866 and self-described 'educationalist' Sophia Jex-Blake returns from North America frustrated at opportunities available to women in Britain, particularly in medicine. Sophie's increasingly convinced she'd like to train to be a doctor, but odds are stacked against her. The one person she hopes will support her turns out not to be an ally at all. True story of the late 19th century medical pioneer Sophia Jex-Blake, who campaigned hard for women's education. Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes dramatised by Maggie Allen. Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Directed by Sue Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001. The story of Sophia-Jex Blake, who campaigned for women doctors in the late 19th century. True story of Sophia Jex-Blake who campaigned for women doctors in the late 19th century. The true story of Sophia Jex-Blake, who campaigned for women doctors in the late 19th century. Stars Julia Watson. Sophie's increasingly convinced she'd like to train to be a doctor, but odds are stacked against her - and the one person she hopes will support her turns out not to be an ally. Omnibus of the first five episodes of Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation of the life the medical pioneer who campaigned for women's right to education in the late 19th century. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; Tina Gray as Mrs Jex-Blake; Michelle Newell as the physician and suffragist Elizabeth Garret Anderson; and Richard Derrington as Henry Fawcett MP. Director: Sue Wilson. |
| OMNI-02 | 1876-1894 | 20181007 | 20181008 (BBC7) 20240929 (BBC7) 20240930 (BBC7) | It is now 8 years since Sophia Jex-Blake began her struggle to qualify as a doctor. On the eve of the New Year, she is in Switzerland and about to attain her dream. True story of the late 19th century medical pioneer who campaigned hard for women's education. Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes dramatised by Maggie Allen. Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson Mr Norton - Christopher Scott Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray Ursula du Pre ... Joanna Monro Isabel Thorne ... Sara Coward Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey Mr Henry Littlejohn - Gavin Muir Elsie Inglis - Tracy Wiles Ina Cadell - Teresa Gallagher Jessie MacGregor ... Hilary MacLean John Inglis - Bob Docherty Miss Gosse ... Jenny Lee Dr Milne - Jamie Ballard Producer: Sue Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001. Sophia Jex-Blake sets up her own medical practice in Edinburgh. True story of Sophia Jex-Blake who campaigned for women doctors in the late 19th century. Sophia Jex-Blake sets up her own medical practice in Edinburgh. But there are challenges ahead. Stars Julia Watson. By 1876, Sophia finally has a medical degree and sets up her own practice, but the challenges ahead lead her to question her very calling... Omnibus of the last five episodes of Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation of the life the medical pioneer who campaigned for women's right to education in the late 19th century. Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; Tina Gray as Mrs Jex-Blake; Christopher Scott as Mr Norton; Joanna Monro as Ursula Du Pre; Isabel Thorne as Sara Coward; Susan Jeffrey as Edith Pechey; Gavin Muir as Henry Littlejohn; Tracy Wiles as Elsie Inglis; Teresa Gallagher as Ina Cadell; Hilary MacLean as Jessie MacGregor; Bob Docherty as John Inglis; Jenny Lee as Miss Gosse; and Jamie Ballard as Dr Milne. Director: Sue Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. |