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Jenner's Marvellous Medicine

Professor Mark Horton celebrates the achievements of Edward Jenner, the Gloucestershire doctor who developed a vaccination for smallpox. His discovery saved billions of lives across the globe, leading to the eventual eradication of the disease 30 years ago. A monument is being unveiled in front of the World Health Organisation in Geneva to celebrate the milestone. Professor Horton is a trustee of the Jenner Museum in the Gloucestershire village of Berkeley. He argues a statue of Jenner that was erected in Trafalgar Square before being ousted by campaigners opposed to vaccinations should now be restored to its original position. (BBC One West)

English
  • Originally Aired May 17, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network West BBC One
  • Created November 10, 2010 by
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Name Type Role
Mark Horton Guest Star
Andrew Brown Director