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Turn Over Your Papers Now

Episode 5: Practicals

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

John O'Farrell explores the unexpected history of the different kinds of exam, and our relationship with them.

In the final programme he explores Victorian medical practicals, and why semi-naked patients volunteered to let students draw lines on them. And he finds out who examines the examiners - and what happens if they get a 'D'.

Producer: Phil Tinline. Show less

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