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EPISODE · May 15, 2018 · 14 MIN

Why do we insist on worshipping the NHS?

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This summer, adherents of our national quasi-religion are marking the 70th anniversary of its foundation by St Aneurin Bevan. How did a secular model of delivering health care acquire this aura of holiness? Dr Max Pemberton and the Spectator's Deputy Editor, Freddy Gray talk to Damian Thompson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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