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Britain’s love affair with the NHS

Britain’s love affair with the NHS

FromHistoryExtra Long Reads


Britain’s love affair with the NHS

FromHistoryExtra Long Reads

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Since its faltering launch in 1948, the National Health Service has become a cherished part of British society. In today’s long read – written by historian Andrew Seaton – we explore how it attained that status.
HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the August 2023 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.
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Released:
Aug 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (41)

Take a deep dive into the past as we bring you the very best of BBC History Magazine, Britain’s bestselling history magazine. With a new episode released every Monday, enjoy fascinating and enlightening articles from leading historical experts, covering a broad sweep of the centuries – from the scandals of Georgian society to the horrors of the First World War, revolutions, rebellions, and more.