Phil Hammond: From NHS Whistleblower to Comedy Crusader

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 advocacyWhat investigative journalism for Private Eye looks like alongside a full NHS medical careerThe fallout from standing as a candidate for the National Health Action Party, including his departure from BBC Radio BristolThe curious distinction of being the first atheist to present a BBC religious programme — and what that involvedHow comedy and medicine share the same fundamental challenge: getting people to pay attention to things they'd rather ignoreConnect with Phil here:Official WebsiteInstagramFacebookOriginally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.Find us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.