
Bedside Reading
A medical humanities podcast for bibliophile health care professionals where we explore themes from fiction, memoir and other non traditional non-textbooks which help to make us better at what we do.
Hosted by Dr Tara George, a GP and medical educator, in each episode a different guest explores a book that has changed their practice. Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/bedsidereading.bsky.social Facebook or Instagram @bedsidereadingpodcast. If you'd like to recommend a book or to come on the podcast as a guest please email: bedsidereadingpodcast@gmail.com. Episodes hosted by Tara George, edited by Levi Gee
Podcasting since 2021 • 180 episodes
Bedside Reading
Latest Episodes
Bedside Poetry: Jo Maher and I explore "Three Little Birds" by Jackie Kay
In this episode, I'm joined by GP Jo Maher as we delve into Jackie Kay’s evocative poem “Three Little Birds” We explore grief, memory, the power of music and the possibility of an earworm from beyond the graveWhether you’re familiar with...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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22:06

Bedside Poetry: Sam Guglani and I explore "Preparation" by Czesław Miłosz
It's a real treat to welcome one of my all time medical humanities heroes to the podcast again this week. Sam Guglani is an oncologist, poet and novelist. He is the curator of the incredible Medicine Unboxed, hosting a festival which I've thoro...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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23:08

Bedside Poetry: Lizz Lidbury and I explore "Arguing in the Headmaster's Office" by Hollie McNish
I'm not sure I can say I have a favourite poet but if I were forced to choose the incredible Hollie McNish would be up there as a hot favourite.Lizz Lidbury and I are talking about one of our favourite of her poems today Arguing in ...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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21:35

Bedside Poetry: Tom Oates and I explore "For Andrew Wood" by James Fenton
There is a wonderful recording of James Fenton reading this wonderful poem here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D3KcWVfQS8 it is well worth listening to.Follow Tom on bluesky h...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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21:23

Bedside Poetry: Sabina Dosani and I explore "Visit to the Vets" by Ilse Pedler
Welcome to the third in a short special series of "Bedside Poetry" podcasts.One poem, one guest, one conversation....I'm delighted to welcome psychiatrist and writer Sabina Dosani to explore "Visit to the Vets" by Ilse Pedler
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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22:31
