Professor Chris Whitty
The coronavirus epidemic is a growing crisis for England's chief medical officer. Mark Coles finds out about the man in charge and asks how he will face the challenge ahead.
The coronavirus epidemic is a growing crisis for England's chief medical officer. He has faced criticism from journalists, politicians and public health specialists. Mark Coles finds out about the life and career of Professor Chris Whitty. He is a physician, a plague expert and an epidemiologist. But that's just for starters. He has also studied law, economics and business. But how will he cope with a role in the bright political spotlight?
First broadcast on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Producers: Ruth Alexander and Eleanor Biggs.
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- Sat 14 Mar 202019:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 15 Mar 202017:40BBC Radio 4
- Sat 31 Jul 202119:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 1 Aug 202105:45BBC Radio 4
- Sun 1 Aug 202117:40BBC Radio 4
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