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Episode 3: The Penicillin 'Mistake'

Episode 3 of 5

Exploring the history of antibiotics, Liam Shaw uncovers the breakdown of wartime cooperation between the big pharma companies. Read by James Macnaughton.

Biologist Liam Shaw explores the surprising history and uncertain future of antibiotics, one of humanity's greatest medical advances.

By 1950 wartime cooperation was foundering as pharmaceutical bosses pursued the competitive advantage.

Read by James Macnaughton
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
A 蜜芽传媒 Audio Scotland production for 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

14 minutes

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Wed 1 Oct 2025 11:45
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

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  • Wed 1 Oct 2025 11:45
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
  • Thu 2 Oct 2025 00:30
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4