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Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us

Drama: Biographical

Drama: Historical

Maggie Allen's story of Sophia-Jex Blake, a 19th-century campaigner for women's education.

Maggie Allen's story of Sophia-Jex Blake, a medical pioneer who campaigned for women's education in the 19th century.

Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us: London

27/09/2018

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us, London

Her medical ambitions frustrated in Edinburgh, Sophia decides to see what London can offer

When Sophia's medical ambitions are frustrated in Edinburgh, she decides to see what London can offer. Stars Julia Watson.

When the University fails to help Sophia realise her medical ambitions, she heads to London, where she meets a new revolutionary supporter. 

Sophia Jex-Blake's campaign to become a doctor continues in this true story of a late 19th century pioneer in Maggie Allen's ten-part dramatisation. 

Starring Julia Watson as Sophia Jex-Blake; David Bannerman as Alexander Russel; Michelle Newell as Elizabeth Garret Anderson and Clifford Rose as Dr Anstie.

Director: Sue Wilson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.

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