Rachel Clarke
Palliative care doctor, broadcaster and bestselling author known for frontline writing on the COVID-19 pandemic and for The Story of a Heart, winner of the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.
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Dec 22, 2025 • 39min
Women’s Prize-winner Rachel Clarke in conversation with Rob Delaney (Part Two)
Rachel Clarke, a palliative care doctor and author of the award-winning book, The Story of a Heart, joins comedian and writer Rob Delaney for a heartfelt discussion. They explore the impact of kindness in healthcare, focusing on the role of play specialists in children's recovery. Rachel shares Max's journey through his heart transplant and highlights the importance of teamwork in modern surgery. They also delve into the emotional weight of writing true stories, the need for open conversations about organ donation, and the interconnectedness of humanity in times of crisis.
Dec 21, 2025 • 37min
Women’s Prize-winner Rachel Clarke in conversation with Rob Delaney (Part One)
In this engaging conversation, Rachel Clarke, a palliative care doctor and bestselling author, shares her poignant insights on her award-winning book, The Story of a Heart. She reveals how the touching campaign of two families led her to document a heart transplant that saved a child's life. Rachel discusses ethical storytelling, the emotional journey of families involved, and the medical innovations that made the transplant possible. Comedian Rob Delaney adds a layer of humor and compassion, enriching the discussion on the NHS and human resilience.
