Episode 4
Dr Richard Barnett explores how London life has been shaped by sickness and health. Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's attitude to madness.
For centuries, London was the world's largest city, and a frontline in mankind's battle against disease. Dr Richard Barnett explores how city life has been shaped by sickness and health.
Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's attitude to madness.
Read by Tony Gardner.
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- Thu 4 Dec 200809:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Fri 5 Dec 200800:30BBC Radio 4
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