Main content
Episode 2: A Race Against Death
Episode 2 of 5
The development of penicillin is boosted by the Second World War, with unexpected implications for the fledgling pharmaceutical industry. Read by James Macnaughton.
Biologist Liam Shaw explores the surprising history and uncertain future of antibiotics, one of humanity's greatest medical advances.
The development of penicillin into a useful medication is boosted by the Second World War, with unexpected implications for the fledgling pharmaceutical industry.
Read by James Macnaughton
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
A BBC Audio Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
Last on
Wed 1 Oct 202500:30
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Tue 30 Sep 202511:45BBC Radio 4
- Wed 1 Oct 202500:30BBC Radio 4
