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Aneurin Bevan

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John Humphrys tells the story of the politician who won over the medical establishment to create the NHS. Though an outstanding political speaker, Bevan was also a divisive figure.

John Humphrys tells the story of the charismatic and controversial politician whose cunning and charm won over the medical establishment in the battle to create the NHS. A miner's son from Tredegar, Bevan rose to become the outstanding political speaker of his age. But he was also a divisive figure who antagonised many in his own party.

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Thu 5 Jul 2018 22:00

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Role Contributor
Narrator John Humphrys
Producer Dafydd O'Connor
Director Dafydd O'Connor

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