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2. Back in Britain

After gaining experience in New York, Sophia is determined to study medicine - taking on Edinburgh university鈥檚 old guard. Stars Julia Watson.

1869: After gaining three years' medical experience studying in New York, Sophia Jex-Blake returns to Britain and catches up with a campaigning journalist.

Sophia focuses her efforts on matriculating at Edinburgh University and starts canvassing for support.

Sophia's campaign to become a doctor continues...

True story of the late 19th century medical pioneer, Sophia-Jex Blake, who campaigned for women's education.

Dramatised by Maggie Allen

Sophia Jex-Blake ... Julia Watson
Mrs Jex-Blake ... Tina Gray
Elizabeth Garret Anderson ... Michelle Newell
Henry Fawcett MP ... Richard Derrington
Alexander Russel ... David Bannerman
Professor Masson ... Ian Brooker
Mrs Masson ... Sharon Baylis
Edith Pechey ... Susan Jeffrey
Prof Christison ... Bob Doherty
Prof Crum Brown ... Nell Bett
Dr Anstie ... Clifford Rose
Mr Norton .... Christopher Scott

Director: Sue Wilson.

First broadcast on 主播大秀 Radio 4 in December 2001.

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