One of the greatest discoveries in medical history was all prompted with a small scratch to the skin of a British Policeman. We all owe him a debt of gratitude.

The unsung pioneer of Penicillin: PC Albert Alexander

Who are history’s greatest nobodies? Here you’ll meet Britain’s most intriguing yet often unknown characters. Just like in the best detective stories, the past is packed with fascinating tales that are often stranger than fiction and twice as gripping. “Invisible Lives” unpicks the people who should have made it in to our history books, from unsung heroes to the downright curious.

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The unsung pioneer of Penicillin: PC Albert Alexander

The unsung pioneer of Penicillin: PC Albert Alexander