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To mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS Kirsty Wark looks back at its formation, its current health and future prognosis with the medic and broadcaster Kevin Fong, historian Andrew Seaton, political commentator Isabel Hardman and GP Phil Whitaker.

In \u2018Our NHS\u2019 Andrew Seaton explores the history of Britain\u2019s \u2018best-loved institution\u2019, and how it has changed and adapted over the decades. Isabel Hilton focuses on the most critical moments in its 75 years in \u2018Fighting for Life\u2019. She talks to key decision makers from politicians to consultants, keyworkers to patients, to explore how the NHS has become a political battleground. Phil Whitaker has been a GP for more than 30 years. In \u2018What Is A Doctor?\u2019 he paints a damning portrait of political interference in medical treatment and what he sees as a worrying shift away from patient-centred care. As part of the BBC\u2019s focus on the NHS the consultant anaesthetist Kevin Fong takes a step back to examine the roots of today\u2019s problems, and possible solutions, in 'The NHS: Who Cares?' (on BBC Radio 4 from 10th July at 9am)

Producer: Katy Hickman

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