Professor Chris Whitty
The coronavirus epidemic is a growing crisis for England's chief medical officer. Mark Coles finds out about the man in charge and asks how he will face the challenge ahead.
The coronavirus epidemic is a growing crisis for England's chief medical officer. He has faced criticism from journalists, politicians and public health specialists. Mark Coles finds out about the life and career of Professor Chris Whitty. He is a physician, a plague expert and an epidemiologist. But that's just for starters. He has also studied law, economics and business. But how will he cope with a role in the bright political spotlight?
First broadcast on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Producers: Ruth Alexander and Eleanor Biggs.
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- Sat 14 Mar 2020 19:00成人快手 Radio 4
- Sun 15 Mar 2020 17:40成人快手 Radio 4
- Sat 31 Jul 2021 19:00成人快手 Radio 4
- Sun 1 Aug 2021 05:45成人快手 Radio 4
- Sun 1 Aug 2021 17:40成人快手 Radio 4
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