BBC radio drama takes on Lyme disease

Latvian Locume discusses Lyme disease
Like many in the Lyme community, my ears perk up when TV or radio shows mention Lyme disease.

Sometimes it’s just a toss-off line, played for laughs (such as in Madgascar or Friends.)

Sometimes, it’s woven into the story line (like in Season 1, Episode 14, of New Amsterdam, or this golden-oldie from “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”)

Latvian Locum
I recently learned that “Latvian Locum,” a BBC radio drama, has an episode that centers on Lyme disease.

(“Locum” is a term for a doctor who fills in for other doctors who are on vacation or when there is a physician shortage. In this series, actress Dolya Gavanski stars as Dr. Dace Zake, a GP from Latvia working as a locum in Britain.)

Intrigued, I listened to the first episode of the first season, just to get a feel for the characters. I liked it and it made me want to hear more.

Then, I tuned into Season 2, Episode 4, the one about Lyme disease. I think they did a pretty good job of it!

Why Lyme disease?
“Latvian Locum” is the creation of Ben Cottam, a comedy/drama writer and producer for the BBC. I asked him via e-mail what prompted him to include a story about Lyme disease.

More at this link: https://www.lymedisease.org/latvian-locum-bbc-lyme-disease/

Many Blessings,
CrystalRiver