Medical London - City Of Diseases, City Of Cures

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20081201

20081202 (R4)

Roman advertising and the legacy of leprosy. Read by Tony Gardner.

20081202

20081203 (R4)

The commercial aspect of treatment and the medical marketplace. Read by Tony Gardner.

20081203

20081204 (R4)

For centuries, London was the world's largest city, and the frontline in mankind's battle against disease. Dr Richard Barnett explores how city life has been shaped by sickness and health.

London has long been associated with conspicuous consumption, but indulgence has its perils. An exploration of the close-knit relationship between the flesh and its pains and pleasures.

Read by Tony Gardner.

An exploration of the close relationship between the flesh and its pains and pleasures.

20081204

20081205 (R4)

For centuries, London was the world's largest city, and a frontline in mankind's battle against disease. Dr Richard Barnett explores how city life has been shaped by sickness and health.

Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's attitude to madness.

Read by Tony Gardner.

Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's view of madness.

05 LAST

20081205

20081206 (R4)

For centuries, London was the world's largest city, and a frontline in mankind's battle against disease. Dr Richard Barnett explores how city life has been shaped by sickness and health.

London's geographical location has been both its blessing and its curse. The river has at different times offered the health hazards of both malarial swamp and open sewer, but it has also been a global trading route bringing exotic commodities and foreign cures.

Read by Tony Gardner.

The river has at different times been a blessing and a curse.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20081201	20081202 (R4)	Roman advertising and the legacy of leprosy. Read by Tony Gardner.
02	20081202	20081203 (R4)	The commercial aspect of treatment and the medical marketplace. Read by Tony Gardner.
03	20081203	20081204 (R4)	For centuries, London was the world's largest city, and the frontline in mankind's battle against disease. Dr Richard Barnett explores how city life has been shaped by sickness and health. London has long been associated with conspicuous consumption, but indulgence has its perils. An exploration of the close-knit relationship between the flesh and its pains and pleasures. Read by Tony Gardner. An exploration of the close relationship between the flesh and its pains and pleasures.
04	20081204	20081205 (R4)	For centuries, London was the world's largest city, and a frontline in mankind's battle against disease. Dr Richard Barnett explores how city life has been shaped by sickness and health. Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's attitude to madness. Read by Tony Gardner. Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's view of madness.
05 LAST	20081205	20081206 (R4)	For centuries, London was the world's largest city, and a frontline in mankind's battle against disease. Dr Richard Barnett explores how city life has been shaped by sickness and health. London's geographical location has been both its blessing and its curse. The river has at different times offered the health hazards of both malarial swamp and open sewer, but it has also been a global trading route bringing exotic commodities and foreign cures. Read by Tony Gardner. The river has at different times been a blessing and a curse.