
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
BBC to use AI to deal with complaints... That Reform UK agenda in full... Shock as band called 'Kneecap' says something offensive... New pope to meet JD Vance... The King of Troubles: a short story special... That all-purpose family rift article... Prince Andrew writes exclusively for Private Eye... Post Office award at last... 25 years of Tate Modern: the five greatest exhibitions, as told to Craig Brown
Dark matters
Is the UK's power grid safe from blackouts?
Doctor's notes
MD on NHSE's transition
Royal v Mail
The lowdown on Harry's latest legal battle
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Is the UK's power grid safe from blackouts?
Doctor's notes
MD on NHSE's transition
Royal v Mail
The lowdown on Harry's latest legal battle
Read these stories and much more - only in the magazine. Subscribe here to get delivery direct to your home and never miss an issue!

Watery grave
How Thames Water's troubles began News, Issue 1649
How Thames Water's troubles began News, Issue 1649

Parts and Labour
The fight to export F-35 components In The Back, Issue 1650
The fight to export F-35 components In The Back, Issue 1650

Mike drop
The feeding frenzy around Sarah Vine Street Of Shame, Issue 1651
The feeding frenzy around Sarah Vine Street Of Shame, Issue 1651