BBC Radio 4 is set to launch an engaging new weekly series titled “Best Medicine,” hosted by Kiri Pritchard-McLean. The show, which premieres on Tuesday, October 3rd, at 6.30 pm, will challenge a diverse range of guests to advocate for what they consider to be ‘the best medicine.’ Through enlightening discussions, the series will delve into an extensive spectrum of answers, from groundbreaking scientific advancements to obscure inventions, everyday remedies, inspirational perspectives, forgotten historical heroes, and even futuristic cures. Notably, the show will also feature real-life accounts from individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by remarkable medical breakthroughs.
Across its episodes, “Best Medicine” will explore an eclectic array of medical topics, such as micro-robotic surgery, virtual reality syringes, Victorian-era clockwork surgical saws, innovative cancer treatments, pioneering heart surgeries, epidurals, therapy, dance, faith, and laughter. The series aims to broaden the audience’s understanding of what medicine encompasses and the profound human implications it holds.
