We discuss why only now they are in line for an upgrade and also what the perfect “new” hospital might look like.

Also this week - what do we know so far about the NHS winter plan? We ask whether it is radical enough to contend with the troubled winter ahead.

With Annabelle Collins, Nick Carding and James Illman.

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