Adam Kay

Join Steve Backshall, Jess French, and Adam Kay as they engage with curious kids at the Cheltenham Science Festival discussing a battle between a shark and crocodile, the evolution of sweating in dogs, potential AI communication with animals, and the use of bacteriophages in fighting pandemics.

Adam Kay, a former doctor turned comedian and author of 'This Is Going To Hurt', discusses his traumatic experiences in the medical field, particularly the emotional fallout from a tragic cesarean section. He humorously recounts how humor became his coping mechanism during medical training and how he transitioned into comedy and writing. Adam shares insights on balancing personal identity with professional duties and reflects on the transformative journey of fatherhood, embracing creativity, and the re-evaluation of life goals after leaving medicine.

Andrew Copson speaks to comedian and former doctor Adam Kay about the values of the NHS, its future, and the challenges it faces. They discuss the original values of the NHS, witnessing inequality in medicine, the social value of the NHS, and the need for investment. Adam also shares his motivation for writing a children's book about inventions and the importance of reading for pleasure.