This week we are embarking on the story of one of the most famous medical men of the 20th Century. And also one of the most controversial.
Little Bernard Spilsbury did not show any particular interest in becoming a doctor. But as his father James wanted to live vicariously through his firstborn son, his wishes could be ignored.
It was not an easy process, but through a combination of dressing to impress, being willing to do the jobs other people disliked and sheer dumb luck, Bernard was able to find a niche within the medical community...
... unfortunately that niche was forensic pathology, meaning that Bernard would literally hold the lives of accused murderers in his hands.
What could possibly go wrong?
Guest Host: Tom Heathcote
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