BBC Radio 4 Launches Snappy New Series: ‘Best Medicine’
Get ready, Radio 4 fans! On Tuesday, October 3rd at 6.30pm, BBC Radio 4 will drop a fresh weekly series called “Best Medicine”, hosted by the witty Kiri Pritchard-McLean. This isn’t your average health show. Every episode throws a fascinating mix of guests into the ring to battle it out over what truly counts as ‘the best medicine’.
From Victorian Saws to Futuristic Cures
The show promises to take listeners on a wild ride through medical marvels. Expect everything from cutting-edge science to forgotten inventions, everyday home remedies, and tales of miraculous breakthroughs.
- Micro-robotic surgery and virtual reality syringes
- Victorian-era clockwork surgical saws
- Innovative cancer treatments and pioneering heart surgeries
- Unexpected therapies like dance, faith, and laughter
The series will dig deep into how medicine shapes lives, blending hard science with human stories that hit the heart.
Star-Studded First Episode
The debut show boasts an impressive lineup: medical historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris, comedian Darren Harriott, biomedical engineer Professor Eleanor Stride, and brain surgeon Professor Mark Wilson. They’ll cover jaw-dropping tales such as a WWI surgeon’s groundbreaking facial repairs, the healing magic of dancing, and the futuristic potential of cancer-curing microbubbles.
Listeners will also hear about a life-saving phone app that connects people with nearby first-aiders in emergencies.
More Shocking Stories to Come
Future episodes promise even more eyebrow-raising content, including:
- Reprogramming herpes viruses to fight cancer
- The power of touch tested by virtual injections
- The incredible legacy of Henrietta Lacks’ ‘immortal’ cells
- Cutting-edge breast cancer detection through the MIA algorithm
You can catch “Best Medicine” each week on Radio 4 and stream on BBC Sounds.
Julia McKenzie, Radio 4’s Commissioning Editor for Comedy, said: “It’s brilliant at uncovering extraordinary eyebrow-raising facts and stories from the world of medicine in a very entertaining and funny way.”
Host Kiri Pritchard-McLean added: “Fascinating, hilarious, horizon-expanding, and full of heart.”
The series is produced by Ben Worsfield for BBC Radio 4 and brought to you by Large Time productions.
