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Born in Jamaica to parents who were both doctors, Professor Dame Angela McLean was fascinated by science from a young age. After studying maths at university, her PhD thesis involved pioneering work on measles. She\\u2019s also done ground-breaking research into HIV/AIDS. During the coronavirus pandemic, Dame Angela played a key role drawing up advice for the government.
Mark Coles speaks to friends, family and colleagues to find out more about the \\u2018no-nonsense\\u2019, straight-talking scientist who loves theatre, birdwatching and campfires.
Presenter: Mark Coles\\nProducers: Sally Abrahams and Georgia Coan\\nEditor: Simon Watts\\nProduction Co-ordinator: Sabine Schereck\\nSound Engineer: Rod Farquhar
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