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SIR ALMROTH WRIGHT

BBC Home Service
on BBC Home Service Basic

The Provocative Doctor
A portrait
Introduced by his cousin Alec Robertson
Sir Almroth Wright was one of the greatest doctors. His work on the prevention of typhoid by inoculation and on the treatment of war wounds has saved thousands of lives. In personality he was as outstanding as he was in science.
Friends and colleagues taking part in the programme include his daughter, Mrs. H. Romanes his grandson, Giles J. Romanes
Dr. Leonard Colebrook , F.R.S. Dr. John Freeman
Sir Zachary Cope
Mary Somerville , O.B.E.
Recorded broadcast of August 6

Contributors

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Alec Robertson
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Sir Almroth Wright
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Mrs. H. Romanes
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Giles J. Romanes
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Dr. Leonard Colebrook
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F.R.S. Dr.
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John Freeman
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Sir Zachary Cope
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Mary Somerville
Source: Radio Times

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