5. D-Day
The truth finally comes out, as the government confirms a new brain disease in humans.
An episode of the The Cows Are Mad podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "5. D-Day" was published on October 23, 2023 and runs 14 minutes.
October 23, 2023 ·14m · The Cows Are Mad
Summary
The truth finally comes out, as the government confirms a new brain disease affecting humans. In late 1995 eminent neurologist John Collinge is brought onto the government advisory panel on BSE. Cases of a new brain disease in humans are confirmed - and it looks the same as BSE in cows. Then the crisis hits. John Collinge is brought into an underground situation room where the government and its scientific advisors are trying to work out what to tell the public. Everyone involved up to this point has to account for their actions. Written, presented and produced by Lucy Proctor.
Episode Description
The truth finally comes out, as the government confirms a new brain disease affecting humans. In late 1995 eminent neurologist John Collinge is brought onto the government advisory panel on BSE. Cases of a new brain disease in humans are confirmed - and it looks the same as BSE in cows. Then the crisis hits.
John Collinge is brought into an underground situation room where the government and its scientific advisors are trying to work out what to tell the public. Everyone involved up to this point has to account for their actions.
Written, presented and produced by Lucy Proctor.
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