Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 280,237 playable programmes from the BBC

The Long View: Burke, Hare and Dr Knox

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Jonathan Freedland returns with the latest in the series which finds the past behind the present.

Gruesome serial killers in 1820s Edinburgh shed light on issues of organ donation and presumed consent in the 21st century. With crime writer Ian Rankin, Ruth Richardson, Ken Mason, Owen Dudley Edwards and Kenny Ireland.
(Repeated at 9.30pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jonathan Freedland
Interviewee:
Ian Rankin
Interviewee:
Ruth Richardson
Interviewee:
Ken Mason
Interviewee:
Owen Dudley Edwards
Interviewee:
Kenny Ireland
Producer:
Tony Phillips
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More