This is the story of the invention of penicillin and the scientists behind the work. The main character, Howard Florey, races against time to create his magic bullet that will ultimately save the lives of thousands of soldiers during the second world war and win him the Nobel prize. It is a story of intrigue, suspense and bitter rivalry, set mainly in Oxford, England during World War II.

Cast

Jasper Bagg

Ernst Chain

Brett Climo

Norman Heatley

Daniela Farinacci

Margaret Jennings

Peter Flaherty

Benson

Nikolai Nikolaeff

James Kent

Lew Luton

Alexander Fleming

Fred Whitlock

Howard Florey

Daryl Wilkinson

Edward Mellanby