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Phil Hammond: From NHS Whistleblower to Comedy Crusader
Season 3
Episode 15
Published 1 year, 7 months ago
Description
Phil Hammond is a doctor who uses comedy to get people to listen to things they'd rather not hear — and has been remarkably effective at it for several decades.
Dr. Phil Hammond is a British physician, broadcaster, comedian, and health campaigner, known for Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, Have I Got News For You, his medical columns in Private Eye, and a career spent advocating loudly for patient rights and NHS transparency.
- How Edinburgh Fringe roots led to using comedy as a genuine tool for healthcare reform and public advocacy
- What investigative journalism for Private Eye looks like alongside a full NHS medical career
- The fallout from standing as a candidate for the National Health Action Party, including his departure from BBC Radio Bristol
- The curious distinction of being the first atheist to present a BBC religious programme — and what that involved
- How comedy and medicine share the same fundamental challenge: getting people to pay attention to things they'd rather ignore
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