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

Connect with Phil here:

• Official Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Originally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.

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