Cicely Saunders

Synopsis

A short podcast looking at the founder of the modern hospice movement, Cicely Saunders, who revolutionised palliative care. Part of The New Elizabethans, a series presented by James Naughtie to mark the Diamond Jubilee. [12 minutes]

Series

The New Elizabethans

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2012

Subjects

Social welfare; Women’s studies

Keywords

hospices; palliative care; Saunders, Cicely (1918-2005)

Online availability

URI

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01ks534

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

James Naughtie

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio 4

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 External site opens in new window