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Doctor, Doctor

We may think we know what a doctor does, but do we really understand what the job entails? Join Dr Phil Hammond as he discovers what drives those who spend their lives saving ours.

Radio 4,9 episodes

Episodes

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Dr Rosie Benneyworth
Dr Phil Hammond meets the doctor who investigates NHS England on patient safety.
05 Dec 2023,28 mins
Peter Greenhouse
Dr Phil Hammond talks frankly to sexual health expert Peter Greenhouse.
05 Dec 2023,28 mins,
Professor Stephen Westaby
Dr Phil Hammond interviews groundbreaking heart surgeon Steve Westaby.
05 Dec 2023,28 mins
Dr Caroline Rance
Dr Phil Hammond meets Dr Caroline Rance, "the happiest GP in the country".
05 Dec 2023,28 mins
Psychiatrist, comedian and author Dr Benji Waterhouse
Dr Phil Hammond uncovers the career and life of comedian and psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse
05 Dec 2023,28 mins
Public health visionary Dr John Ashton
Dr Phil Hammond explores what drives the inspirational public health guru Dr John Ashton.
05 Dec 2023,28 mins
End of life specialist Dr Rachel Clarke
Dr Phil Hammond explores the life of palliative care specialist Dr Rachel Clarke.
05 Dec 2023,28 mins
President of the Royal College of GPs, Dame Clare Gerada
Dr Phil Hammond dissects the life and career of an NHS medic.
05 Dec 2023,28 mins
Come In
Welcome to Dr Phil’s surgery, discovering the heart of UK frontline medical professionals
28 Nov 2023,2 mins