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Dr Richard Barnett explores how London life has been shaped by sickness and health. An exploration of the close-knit relationship between the flesh and its pains and pleasures.

For centuries, London was the world's largest city, and the frontline in mankind's battle against disease. Dr Richard Barnett explores how city life has been shaped by sickness and health.

London has long been associated with conspicuous consumption, but indulgence has its perils. An exploration of the close-knit relationship between the flesh and its pains and pleasures.

Read by Tony Gardner.

15 minutes

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  • Wed 3 Dec 2008 09:45
  • Thu 4 Dec 2008 00:30

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