Synopsis
Film following the life of an extraordinary woman, a trailblazer who revolutionised modern nursing and reformed healthcare at home and abroad.
- Programme: Florence Nightingale: Nursing Pioneer
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2023
- Religious Education
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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