
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
Putin offers to act as bridge between warring US and Europe... Al Capone estate 'to sue'... Should we NOT build Gatwick before NOT building Heathrow?... Early 'April Fools' gag delights nation... Vance fury over Oscar result... Conspiracy update: AI special... Gold toilet theft grips nation... Who should be the next Blofeld?... Diary of a Tory chief whip, as told to Craig Brown
Potty Exmouth
Devon's sewage crisis
Normal for Norfolk
King Brian's Zelensky coup
Frost over
Sanctions on Russia aren't biting
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Devon's sewage crisis
Normal for Norfolk
King Brian's Zelensky coup
Frost over
Sanctions on Russia aren't biting
Read these stories and much more - only in the magazine. Subscribe here to get delivery direct to your home and never miss an issue!

Effluent London
The stench around Thames Water In The Back, Issue 1642
The stench around Thames Water In The Back, Issue 1642

Leaving gifts
The generous payouts to CQC execs In The Back, Issue 1643
The generous payouts to CQC execs In The Back, Issue 1643

Super marketeer
Rachel Reeves's Sainsbury's cashback News, Issue 1643
Rachel Reeves's Sainsbury's cashback News, Issue 1643