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Phil Hammond Biography
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Phil Hammond is a doctor, writer, broadcaster and comedian. He is available and much in demand for corporate events. He is a renowned humorous after dinner and keynote speaker for medical and non-medical functions alike!
Medical Comedy
Phil Hammond qualified as a doctor in 1987, became a GP in 1991 and has also worked in sexual health. He was half of Struck Off and Die, who had five sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, were twice selected for the Perrier Pick of the Fringe and won Writers’ Guild and Silver Sony Awards for their Radio 4 series. In 2002, Phil fronted “28 Minutes to Save the NHS” on Radio 4, which he extended to a sell out Edinburgh Fringe Show, “59 Minutes to Save the NHS” and further extended to a highly successful 60-date UK tour “89 Minutes to Save the NHS”.
Phil has written Private Eye’s medical column, ‘Doing the Rounds’, since 1992, and broke the story of the Bristol heart scandal. He gave evidence to the subsequent Public Inquiry and presented five series of “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor” on BBC 2, exposing wide variations in care across the NHS. The second edition of the book of his experiences, “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor”, is published by Metro.
He has survived Ruby Wax and “Have I Got News For You” (seven times), has appeared five times on “The News Quiz” and was the only doctor to appear for the prosecution on Channel 4’s “Doctors on Trial”. Phil has been reported to the General Medical Council by William Hague’s Press Secretary.
Phil’s first sitcom, “Doctors and Nurses”, co-written with Nigel Smith, was broadcast on BBC 1 in 2004.
He has recently been on Rob Brydon’s “Annually Retentive” (BBC3), fronts his own show for BBC Radio Bristol and presents “The Music Group” on Radio 4 (Wednesday 1.30pm). His latest book, “Medicine Balls” – ‘a semi-autobiographical, medico-political, self-help comedy novel with poems’ – is just published. He has been a Lecturer in Medical Communication at the Universities of Birmingham and Bristol and currently works as a part time GP in the Bristol area.
Phil is married to Jo, also a GP, and has two children, two Labradors, two cats, a pony and a full head of ginger hair.
Dr Phil Hammond’s fantastic ‘Sex, Sleep or Scrabble? – Seriously Funny Answers to Life’s Quirkiest Questions’ is the perfect read to find the answers to some seriously bizarre questions!
Awards, Corporate Chairing and Speaking
Phil is much in demand as a speaker, facilitator and conference chair, and was recently described by Professor Michael Rawlins, Chair of NICE, as “the best chair we’ve ever had”.
He has been twice selectd for the Perrier Pick of the Fringe at the Edinburgh festival and won writers' Guild and silver Sony Awards for their Radio 4 series.
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Phil Hammond News
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Jonathan Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Terry Wogan
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
Outnumbered picks up 5 nominations for the British Comedy Awards
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
Alan Carr wins British Comedy Award
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
The Reading Comedy Festival gets underway weekend, with performances from Jimmy Carr & Rhod Gilbert
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
Triumphant night for 'Gavin and Stacey' at comedy awards
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
Third Time Lucky for Comedy Award Winner Russell Kane
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
Best Comedy Show nominations have been announced at The Fringe
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
Tim Vine Wins Best Joke Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
23rd August 2010Comedian Tim Vine beat the likes of John Bishop and Jack Whitehall to win the best joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, so what did he say?
23rd August 2010Comedian Tim Vine beat the likes of John Bishop and Jack Whitehall to win the best joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, so what did he say?
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Kicks Off
6th August 2010The world’s largest arts festival is in its 64th year, and John Bishop, Kevin Eldon, and Jason Byrne will be among the established and rising stars taking part in some of the 2,453 performances on show.
6th August 2010The world’s largest arts festival is in its 64th year, and John Bishop, Kevin Eldon, and Jason Byrne will be among the established and rising stars taking part in some of the 2,453 performances on show.
Phil Hammond Reviews
Phil Hammond has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Phil Hammond for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Phil Hammond for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"Phil Hammond was superb. His quick wit and humour as well as his insight into the subject added much to the event. He held the conference together brilliantly as well as entertaining the audience. Although the subject of the week was serious, Phil was able to balance it with his own injection of humour. Being a GP himself added a credibility and gravitas to the role of facilitator."
"Phil show 89 minutes to save the NHS is tremendous. Sceptical, irreverent, very funny and like a mighty gust of fresh air in a field that bedevilled with cover-ups and cloaked in a vow of silence."
"Showed genuine interest and engagement, was prepared to network the night before and after, set exactly the right tone, funny, pacy and put people at ease. Overall an excellent contribution to our event."
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"Phil has more than a few medical anecdotes up his sleeve and he’s funny, but his humour is also driven by a very astute knowledge of the medical world and the NHS. Very honest and perfect if you looking for an entertaining speaker with a medical brain"
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