Listen "Professor Chris Whitty"
Episode Synopsis
The coronavirus epidemic is a growing crisis for England's chief medical officer. He has faced criticism from journalists, politicians and public health specialists. Mark Coles finds out about the life and career of Professor Chris Whitty. He is a physician, a plague expert and an epidemiologist. But that's just for starters. He has also studied law, economics and business. But how will he cope with a role in the bright political spotlight?
First broadcast on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Producers: Ruth Alexander and Eleanor Biggs.
First broadcast on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Producers: Ruth Alexander and Eleanor Biggs.
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