Thalidomide in Britain
The Story
British author Marjorie Wallace speaks out about thalidomide.
Program: Morningside
Broadcast Date: May 11, 1979
Guest(s): Marjorie Wallace
Interviewer: Don Harron
Duration: 8:45
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