Learning on ScreenBreaking the Mould
- Synopsis
- Breaking the Mould tells the story behind the discovery of penicillin and the forgotten people involved. A revealing, poignant and witty character driven account of a scientific miracle. September 1943. Portland House, England. A meeting of scientists, government officials and pharmaceutical companies come to an agreement that will transform medicine forever: a new life saving drug, penicillin, is to be manufactured. As the attendees step out into the street, the crowded ranks of photographers and journalists converge on Alexander Fleming (Denis Lawson); eager for a quote from the hero of the hour, the man they believe discovered penicillin. As Fleming talks, another scientist, Howard Florey (Dominic West), stands unnoticed in the background.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2009
- Availability
- out of distribution
- Subjects
- History; Medical sciences; Science
- Keywords
- penicillin; scientific research
Credits
- Director
- Peter Hoar
- Cast
Denis Lawson Dominic West John Sessions
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £14.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 90 minutes
- Year
- 2010
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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