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Recent Episodes

Oct. 1, 2025

Appraisals and Revalidation (02 October 2025)

In this episode, Dr Ailish Nimmo discusses appraisals with Dr Alex Hodsman.

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Sept. 25, 2025

Ep.24 - X-Mas, X-Rays and Xavier (Saint)

In this episode, Daisy and Olivia expound on some Xs in the history of medicine: x-mas, x-rays and Xavier. The Team: Olivia Howarth (Researcher/Presenter) is a volunteer with RCPE Heritage, a qualified archivist, heritage ent...

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Sept. 11, 2025

Ep.23 - Warts, Witches and Widowhood

In this episode, Daisy, Laura and Olivia wax lyrical about some Ws in the history of medicine: witches, warts and widows. The Team: Olivia Howarth (Researcher/Presenter) is a volunteer with RCPE Heritage, a qualified archivis...

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Aug. 28, 2025

Ep.22 - Vampirism, Virginity and Vaccines

In this episode, Daisy, Laura and Olivia talk about some Vs in the history of medicine: virgins, vampirism and vaccines. The Team: Olivia Howarth (Researcher/Presenter) is a volunteer with RCPE Heritage, a qualified archivist...

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Aug. 14, 2025

Ep.21 - Ugliness, Urticaria and Universal Medicine

In this episode, Daisy and Olivia eulogise some of the Us in the history of medicine: ugliness, urticaria and universal medicines. The Team: Olivia Howarth (Researcher/Presenter) is a volunteer with RCPE Heritage, a qualified...

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July 31, 2025

Ep.20 - Tea, Thyroid and Tobacco

In this episode, Daisy and Olivia talk through some Ts in the history of medicine: tea, thyroids and tobacco.

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