7. Tall Oaks
As tragedy strikes, Sophia heads to Cumbria to convalesce. But soon she realises more changes are required. Stars Julia Watson.
Sophia Jex-Blake has returned to Edinburgh to set up a medical practice.
The work is rewarding but arduous, and tragedy overtakes her with the death of her assistant.
Holding herself responsible, she returns with her friend Ursula to recover her spirits in Cumbria.
True story of the late 19th century medical pioneer, who campaigned hard for women's education.
Dramatised 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
Director: Sue Wilson.
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in 2001.
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