In this episode we recap the summer. Who had it best? Was it the microbes struggling for survival on the surface of Venus, or was it the genetic code of the woolly mammoth which might unlock the secrets of hair loss? Then we wade into the murky pools of modern pharmaceuticals. Why do Americans love to get their medical advice during the commercial breaks on morning news? The answer lies in production values. Then we get onto LeCarre's foray into the perils of modern medicine in The Constant Gardener. Does this murky pool run deep? Give it a listen and find out.