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Midweek Portrait: Elizabeth Blackwell, MD

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Written by Mary-Jean Hasler
'If only I had been treated by a lady doctor!' That cry by a dying friend gave
Elizabeth Blackwell the reason she had been searching for.
Born in Bristol in 1821, her family emigrated to the USA when she was 11. There her determination to become a qualified doctor met with tremendous opposition. The fact that she did succeed is a tribute to this remarkable pioneering woman.

Contributors

Writer:
Mary-Jean Hasler
Producer:
Alan Burgess
Elizabeth Blackwell:
Gwen Cherrell
Narrator:
Hector Ross
Marian Blackwell:
Tucker McGuire
Hannah Blackwell:
Hilda Schroder
Mr Blackwell:
Geoffrey Collins
Paul:
Kerry Francis
Mrs Gardener:
Grizelda Hervey
Dr Dubois:
Austin Trevor
Mr Dickson:
Brian Haines
Henry:
David Healy
Kitty:
Madi Hedd
Matron:
Hilda Kriseman
Source: Radio Times

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