We're doing a little shimmy, into the past. In the first part of our mini-history series on how progressive victories were won, we're looking at the NHS. How did this complex institution, that's beloved in the UK and revered around the world, manage to even get off the ground? Who were the key players? How did they win over opposition (and why was some of that from doctors)? And what role did the crisis of world war play in shifting hearts and minds?
To help us unpick the past we're joined by historians and experts on policy Sally Sheard from the University of Liverpool and Nick Timmins, author of The Five Giants, A biography of the Welfare State, then to help understand where the NHS goes from here is Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation.
Plus, find out about Ed's latest sartorial swimming accessory as we welcome him back to earth from planet Cop and spare a thought for Geoff as he very publicly misjudges his choice of outfit.
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90. THIS LAND IS OUR LAND
89. DOING RIGHT BY OLDER PEOPLE: free personal care for all
88. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (ONCE): tackling fast fashion
87. ADMISSION IMPOSSIBLE: opening up our universities
86. I FOUGHT THE LAW AND... I WON: the art of successful campaigns
85. OPERATION BLACK VOTE: the fight for democratic equality
84. ON YOUR BIKE
83. PREDISTRIBUTION: what the hell does it mean?
82. FULL ENGLISH: forging a progressive identity
81. HOPE NOT HATE: changing attitudes to immigration
80. REASONS TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE
79. HONEY I SHRUNK THE TECH GIANTS
78. (LIVING) WAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
77. THE GREEN WOLF OF WALL STREET
76. THE BEVERAGE REPORT
75. REASONS TO BE ICELANDIC: gender equality, 6 hour days and 'hidden people'
74. THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT: pupil climate strikes and the green new deal
73. FOR RICHER, FOR SUPER RICHER: taxing the ultra-wealthy
72. MORE IN COMMON: Overcoming political polarisation
71. THE CASE FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL REFORM...AND HOW TO DO IT
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