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The Women: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson.

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

by C. A. RICHARDSON
In the middle of the last century Elizabeth Garrett Ander son became the first woman doctor in Britain. Her struggle to overcome the fierce male prejudice of the medical profession is a fascinating study of perseverance and courage.
Produced by ALAN BURGESS (Third of five programmes)

Contributors

Unknown:
C. A. Richardson
Unknown:
Elizabeth Garrett Ander
Produced By:
Alan Burgess
Elizabeth:
Sonia Fraser
Emily:
Margaret Wolfit
June:
Eva Stuart
Anderson:
Malcolm Haves
Newson Garrett:
Hector Ross
Dean:
Kerry Francis
Dr Brown:
Martin Friend
Mr Mcbean:
John Gabriel
Chamberlain:
Nigel Lambert
Dr Parker:
Godfrey Kenton
Source: Radio Times

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