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Thalidomide scandal

Sue MacGregor brings together a group of people to tell the story of the 1960s 'wonder drug' Thalidomide, which caused so much damage and distress.

A Whistledown production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

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45 minutes

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Fri 1 May 2009 09:00

The Reunion - Thalidomide scandal

The Reunion - Thalidomide scandal

Taking part are Margaret Hogg, former chair of the Thalidomide Society, campaigner and author Louise Mehtas Mansell, broadcaster Fred Dove, Peter Ashmole, who was a sales rep for thalidomide distributors Distillers, and Dr. Claus Newman, a pediatrician who ran a clinic for thalidomide children in London.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 26 Apr 2009 11:15
  • Fri 1 May 2009 09:00

The Reunion - Eight incredible moments from modern history told by the people who were there

The Reunion - Eight incredible moments from modern history told by the people who were there

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A full list of the re-published episodes

A full list of the re-published episodes

To mark the 200th edition of The Reunion, 28 editions have been re-published.

Best of The Reunion

Best of The Reunion

A selection of the best editions of the programme.