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Mums v Big Pharma

Two mums from north west England tell their story of taking on a drugs company, doctors and the government; fighting a scandal that led to at least 20,000 babies being born disabled.

Two mums from north west England tell their story of taking on a drugs company, doctors and the government, fighting the sodium valproate scandal, which led to at least 20,000 babies being born disabled.

The documentary reveals, for the first time, the David v Goliath battle as they search for answers and fight for justice for their children.

Release date:

59 minutes

On TV

Mon 9 Nov 2026 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Featured Artist Janet Williams
Featured Artist Emma Murphy
Director Lottie Gammon
Producer Laura Smith
Producer Ben Gale
Producer Tammy Hale
Composer Louis Dodd
Production Manager Caroline McGuire

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