
By Dr Phil Hammond
19th August 2021
The collected pandemic columns of Private Eye’s medical correspondent ‘MD’
Astute, compassionate and scientifically literate, 'MD' has guided Eye readers through each stage of the pandemic, from every perspective: global and national; political and personal.




In This Issue
How dare Sue Gray try to politicise the report she was asked to produce by the Prime Minister, says Daily Blackmail… Downing St wants public to forget what happened in 2020 as PM insists UK cannot spend its way out of cost-of-living crisis… Fears rise that working people will soon no longer be able to afford eggs to throw at Thatcher statue… Detailed analysis of historic crime scene shows JFK was shot by Palestinian snipers, claims Israeli Defence Force… Kremlin confirms retired army colonel who told TV viewers of Russian forces’ plight in Ukraine has committed suicide in three weeks’ time… Praise as ordinary gay man braves social stigma of admitting: ‘Yes, I’m a professional footballer’… Memories of the Silver Jubilee 1977, as told to Craig Brown
Ofgem, off-guard
Energy regulator asleep at the wheel
Brenda’s bargains
Gifts for all in the Royal Jubilee Gnomemart
70 Glorious Covers!
The Queen and the Eye Jubilee Special
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Energy regulator asleep at the wheel
Brenda’s bargains
Gifts for all in the Royal Jubilee Gnomemart
70 Glorious Covers!
The Queen and the Eye Jubilee Special
Read these stories and much more - only in the magazine. Subscribe here to get delivery direct to your home and never miss an issue!

Sheikh down
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Spot the Difference
Channel 4's familiar formats Media News, Issue 1575
Channel 4's familiar formats Media News, Issue 1575

Pandemic winners
More public loss and private gain News, Issue 1574
More public loss and private gain News, Issue 1574