Doctors On Hold

Former doctors Phil Hammond and Tony Gardner write and star in a new comedy set in a typical GP surgery, struggling to cope with cuts and an increasingly impatient set of patients.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Series 1
1. The NHS Naughty Step
The pressure is on in this failing NHS GP surgery.
14 Jan 2026,14 mins
Series 1
2. A Letter from the Health Secretary
Doctors Mike and Peter have strong words for the health secretary.
21 Jan 2026,14 mins
Series 1
3. Acid Casualty
When the local MP gets high on LSD, should Mike and Peter cash in?
28 Jan 2026,14 mins
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4. Peter Has a Bit of a Meltdown
When Peter's wife is caught on the job, his tantrum goes viral, can AI save the day?
04 Feb 2026,14 mins
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5. The Locum Smells Of Bacon
A locum doctor smelling of bacon has patients complaining. Malika has bigger news.
11 Feb 2026,14 mins