The Discovery of Penicillin | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
The story of how Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'03''
- Broadcast year: 2021
Curriculum Connection
- Biology | Infection and response | Making medicines | The discovery of new drugs
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
- Series: 1
- Episode: Medical Drugs
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