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

When Edinburgh University fails to help Sophia realise her medical ambitions, she heads to London.

It's here that she meets a new revolutionary supporter.

True story of the late 19th century medical pioneer, Sophia-Jex Blake, who campaigned for women's education.

Dramatised by Maggie Allen.

Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson
Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray
Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell
Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington
Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman
Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker
Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis
Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey
Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty
Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett
Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose
Mr Norton .... Christopher Scott

Director: Sue Wilson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.

15 minutes

Last on

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