Episode 01 - Cystic Fibrosis

Over the next 14 episodes, I’m going to be exploring the complex world of Cystic Fibrosis, from the initial diagnosis and treatment of it, to going to school, getting a job, and even falling in love. You’ll hear from the experts of CF: the people living with it everyday and their friends and family, as well as the people who dedicate their lives to researching it and treating it. It’s not always going to be pretty, but it will give you a chance to meet some amazing people living extraordinary lives. Before all of that though, what even is Cystic Fibrosis?

 

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Presented and produced by William Marler.

Recorded at Birmingham City University.

Featuring the voices of Kirsty, Nick, Katie, Veronika, Kenny, Jerry, Charles, Beth, Siobhan, Brittney, Ben, Declan, Martine, Andy, Tom, and Dr Jayesh Bhatt.

Music by Ben Weatherill.

Illustration by Vicky Neville.

Thanks to Christopher Sleight for letting me use the intro to Mountain in this episode and also to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.