Superbugs: Resistance rising, part 1

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Previously titled “Superbugs: Resistance Rising Part 1” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 4, 2026

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Recorded23 Mar 2026

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The rapid spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria is already claiming lives - and a far greater global crisis is on the horizon.In this three part series for Discovery, reporter Roland Pease traces how we reached this point, uncovers the forces driving resistance ever faster, and meets the scientists racing to outpace evolving superbugs before our lifesaving medicines fail for good.Episode 1 - The rise of resistance since the discovery of penicillin, its consequences for patients, and how bacteria are getting widening the treatment gap.

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