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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68. BORN TO (PARK) RUN: Geoff and Ed’s excellent adventure
67. THE OFFICIAL REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL 2018 CHART SHOW
66. CHRISTMAS CHEERFUL: Chatting 2018 and playing Class Struggle
65. COMPUTER SAYS YES: humanity and kindness in public services
64. SHARING AND CARING: the case for paternity leave
63. VALUING NEURODIVERSITY: how society needs to change
62. LIFE OVER DEATH: the global campaign to end capital punishment
61. YUVAL AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET: a conversation on just about everything with Yuval Noah Harari
60. GEOFF, GEOFF, GEOFF...OUT OUT OUT: the power of protest
59. QE OR NOT QE?: printing money for a purpose
58. PLASTIC, PLASTIC EVERYWHERE: what do we do?
57. THE OWNERSHIP SHIFT
56. LAST EDITION? how to ensure quality journalism in the digital age
55. LIVING FOR THE (THREE DAY) WEEKEND
54. THE ABC OF AI: How can technology help humanity?
53. PROSPERITY AND JUSTICE: Shaking up the economy for social change
52. THE QUIET RENEWABLES REVOLUTION
51. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Not for the bin
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