DR BEN Chats with...

By Ben Makin

Medical writer and broadcaster Dr Ben chats with various SUPER-DUPER COOL people, like scientists, musicians, actors, athletes and other very special guests. Here, you'll find a mix of past radio show... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

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June 20, 2023 ...Prof Dall, Prof Hosken, Dr Haywood, Prof Sweet - LIFE: WHAT ON EARTH IS IT? PART 1. Aired on BBC Radio Derby
Part 1 of a 6-part series that seeks to answer some of the biggest questions in science: What is life? Where did it come from? Are we alone? Starring evolutionary biologist, a molecular ecologist, and an astrophyscisist, this series is very kindly being aired on BBC Radio Derby on Martyn's fantastic evening show (audio belongs to the BBC).
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13min
June 02, 2023 ...'Home' star Youssef Kerkour on ‘Significant Other’ and actor Kiera Lester on 'Ruby Speaking'
The fabulous Youssef (well known for portraying Sami, a syrian asylum seeker, in Home) joined me for a chat about his brand-new TV show, 'Significant Other'. PLUS: Bristol-based actor Kiera Lester chats about her starring role in 'Ruby Speaking', the new ITV comedy sitcom that follows employees working at a call centre.
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7min
May 19, 2023 ...Rachel Riley, COUNTDOWN & 8 OUT OF 10 CATS TV star & mathemetician
The fantastic Rachel joined me for a chat about saving money to go on epic holidays, her fave foods to try abroad, and going away with the kids.
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10min
May 15, 2023 ...Dr Ranj – NHS doctor, media medic (& Strictly Come Dancing legend)
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr Ranj Singh joins us to chat about dealing with anxiety, and the Every Mind Matters campaign.
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11min
March 29, 2023 ...CEO of the Climate Change Committee, Chris Stark [Teaser/Clip]
A short clip from an upcoming interview with Chris Stark of the CCC.
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4min
March 02, 2023 UNEARTHING THE ANCIENT TOMBS OF EGYPT: Using robots to discover secret passages
A while ago, I teased an #archaeology and exploration special for your airwaves...Well, listen back to hear from TWO super-cool speakers, including the discoverer of the sarcophagus of Ptah-em-wia, treasurer to King Ramses II.
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31min
February 16, 2023 ...BBC Sky at Night Presenter, Human Spaceflight Manager, and Konnie Huq
Celebrating Women in Science!
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32min
January 13, 2023 ...celebrity doctor, Dr Amir Khan
Leading GP and ITV star Dr Amir Khan joined me on Coast FM late last year to chat about a recent trip of his to British Columbia. Dr Khan made me realise two things: 1) Dr Khan is an awesome chap (I already knew this) and 2) Canada makes for a perfect escape for GPs and non-GPs alike.
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11min
December 15, 2022 ...the director of FROZEN II
A while back, I got the chance to interview the director and producer of FROZEN II. To get ready for the interview, I put my head in a freezer for 10 minutes. OK, I didn't do that, but I did listen to Panic! At The Disco on repeat (you'll find out why...)
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9min
December 12, 2022 ...Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, resident ITV & Good Morning Britain doctor
The fabulous Dr Jarvis, superstar media medic, joined me recently to chat about flu & COVID-19 booster jabs being rolled out by the NHS. Please remember to always direct any health related questions to your own healthcare professional.
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10min

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.