Black Nurses: The Women Who Saved the NHS
Documentary which tells the story of the thousands of Caribbean and African women who answered the call 70 years ago to come to the UK to save the then ailing health service. It's a tale of a struggle to overcome racism, their fight for career progression and their battle for national recognition.
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The power of the nurse's uniform
Duration: 02:04
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The Funk Brothers
Mercy Mercy Me (Instrumental)
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Harry J. Allstars
Liquidator
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The Upsetters
Return Of Django
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The Funk Brothers
Pride and Joy (Instrumental)
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Miles Davis
Blue In Green
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Nina Simone
Wild Is The Wind
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Nina Simone
Summertime
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Val Bennett
The Russians Are Coming (Take Five)
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Sean Paul
Like Glue
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Prince Buster
One Step Beyond
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Prince Buster
Al Capone
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Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
In A Sentimental Mood
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Roy Ayers
Everybody Loves The Sunshine
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Michael Kiwanuka
Tell Me A Tale
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Miles Davis Sextet
Flamenco Sketches
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Miles Davis
Flamenco Sketches
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Michael Kiwanuka
Worry Walks Beside Me
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Michael Kiwanuka
Any Day Will Do Fine
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Josh Osho
Redemption Days (feat. Ghostface Killah)
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Patrick James
Redemption Days
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Oscar Peterson
Goodbye
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Production Company | Maroon Productions |
| Executive Producer | Paul Blake |
| Producer | Victor Chimara |
| Director | Victor Chimara |
Broadcasts
- Thu 24 Nov 201621:00
- Fri 25 Nov 201602:35
- Mon 28 Nov 201622:00
- Mon 2 Jul 201822:00
- Tue 19 Feb 201921:00
- Mon 2 Sep 201900:10
- Tue 7 Jul 202021:00
- Wed 8 Jul 202002:10
- Wed 14 Oct 202000:35
- Mon 8 Mar 202100:45
- Wed 5 Jul 202321:10
- Fri 7 Jul 202302:05
- Tue 25 Jun 202400:00
- Mon 1 Jul 202402:50
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