6. Sophia Jex-Blake MD
Sophia Jex-Blake finally has her medical degree and sets up her own practice in Edinburgh. But there are challenges ahead. Stars Julia Watson.
It is now 8 years since Sophia Jex-Blake began her struggle to qualify as a doctor.
On the eve of the New Year, she is in Switzerland and about to attain her dream.
True story of the late 19th century medical pioneer, who campaigned hard for women's education.
Dramatised in ten parts by Maggie Allen.
Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson
Mr Norton .... Christopher Scott
Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray
Ursula du Pre ... Joanna Monro
Isabel Thorne ... Sara Coward
Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey
Mr Henry Littlejohn .... Gavin Muir
Elsie Inglis ..... Tracy Wiles
Ina Cadell ..... Teresa Gallagher
Jessie MacGregor ... Hilary MacLean
John Inglis .... Bob Docherty
Miss Gosse ... Jenny Lee
Dr Milne .... Jamie Ballard
Producer: Sue Wilson
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in December 2001.
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