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Mr C

Philip Palmer's drama reveals the true story of Mr C, the extraordinary character whose legal case changed the relationship between doctors and patients forever.

Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases, and how they've have transformed medical practice for us all.

The case of 'Re C' changed the way we make decisions about our medical treatment forever. Those who were involved in the ground-breaking hearing, in 1993, remember the events vividly and with great affection. But it's unknown to the general public, because of the strange way the case came about ... and because of the extraordinary character at its heart.

Closely based on interviews with those who were there, Philip Palmer's eye-witness drama reveals the story of Mr C.

And after the three o'clock news, you can join the real-life participants as they discuss the case and its consequences, in "Test Case: The Legacy of Mr C".

Produced and Directed by Jonquil Panting.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 22 Aug 2017 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Harold ('Mr C') Louis Mahoney
Mr Peter Rutter David Seddon
Dr Chandra Ghosh Shaheen Khan
Lucy Scott-Moncrieff Priyanga Burford
Dr Nigel Eastman Michael Bertenshaw
Winsome Ayesha Antoine
Nurse Georgie Fuller
Mr Archer John Norton
Mr Justice Thorpe Sean Murray
Director Jonquil Panting
Producer Jonquil Panting
Writer Philip Palmer

Broadcasts

  • Tue 4 Feb 2014 14:15
  • Tue 22 Aug 2017 14:15