Who's Tom & Dick

Send us Fan Mail Potassium, Pain & A&E Welcome back to Who’s Tom & Dick. Today’s episode is a little different. It’s personal. It’s honest. And it’s something so many people quietly go through but rarely talk about openly. This episode dives into potassium levels — what they mean, why they matter, and how a simple blood result can suddenly make you look at your health in a completely different way. When numbers start creeping up, questions start racing. Is it serious? Is it heart-...

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

Send us Fan Mail Seasons 3 Episode 26 Podcast Introduction – UK Stroke Support & Grants Guide Welcome back to Who’s Tom & Dick — the show where we explore real stories, real challenges, and real solutions. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on something that affects thousands of people and families across the UK every year: life after stroke — and specifically, the financial support and practical help that can make all the difference on the road to recovery. Having a stroke isn’t just...

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 25 🎙️ Podcast Introduction – Tony’s Stroke Journey Today’s episode of Who’s Tom & Dick is again a deeply personal one. Host Patrick sits down with someone incredibly close to his heart — his own brother, Tony. At 70 years old, Tony recently faced one of life’s most frightening and life-altering moments: a stroke. What began as a holiday in Bournemouth quickly turned into a medical emergency that would change everything. Tony speaks openly and honestly abo...

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 24 In this deeply moving episode, Patrick is joined by Ian Trushell for one of the most open and honest conversations the podcast has ever hosted. Ian is living with stage 4 bowel cancer, and in this episode he speaks with extraordinary courage and clarity about his journey — from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment, the physical and emotional toll, and the reality of living with a life-limiting illness. Nothing is sugar-coated, but nothing is said wit...

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 23 On today’s episode, we welcome Jonny Weavers – Martin’s son – for a conversation that’s full of love, laughter, and lasting memories. Jonny joins Patrick to look back on the life of his dad, Martin: not just the voice people knew and loved, but the man behind it all – a devoted father, a proud grandad, and someone who left a huge impression on everyone around him. Together, they talk through Jonny’s childhood memories and the bond he shared with his dad, f...

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 22 Today’s episode of Who’s Tom & Dick is a truly special one. We’re welcoming back someone who holds a unique place in the story of this podcast — Andy Read, the very first guest to ever sit behind the mic with us. Andy returns this time not just as a guest, but as a friend, to talk openly and honestly about the sad loss of our co-host, Martin. In this episode, Andy shares his memories of Martin — the laughs, the conversations, the opinions, and the mome...

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 21 A Story of Strength, Honesty, and Hope In this deeply moving episode, Patrick sits down with Jenny Beards to share her extraordinary journey through breast cancer — from diagnosis to treatment, and everything in between. With openness, courage, and remarkable honesty, Jenny talks us through the moment her world changed, the decisions she faced, and the reality of navigating chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and ultimately a double mastectomy. This is not a sugar...

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 20 Today’s podcast is a rather sombre one, as we come together to celebrate the life and times of my old mate, dear friend, and colleague Martin Weavers — the much-loved co-host of Who’s Tom & Dick. Martin sadly lost his battle with Stage 4 lung cancer earlier this week, surrounded by his family, listening to his famous tunes — and yes, it did include the Bay City Rollers. Martin and I knew each other for well over 30 years and formed a partne...

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 19 As we welcome in the New Year, Patrick opens this special episode of Who’s Tom & Dick with a slightly different format. Martin is sadly not with us today as he continues to recover from his recent illness and is currently battling laryngitis. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back behind the mic very soon. In Martin’s absence, this episode focuses on something that touches almost every family in some way — cancer. Patrick is ...

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 18 Welcome back to Who’s Tom & Dick. In this episode, Martin & Patrick sit down for a well-earned catch-up after Christmas Day — the food’s been eaten, the wrapping paper’s been cleared away, and it’s time to reflect on what has been a memorable year for the podcast. Together, they look back on the past season, revisiting some of the standout moments and incredible guests who have joined them along the way. From laughs to serious conversations, unexp...

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 17 Welcome back to Who’s Tom & Dick. In this episode, Patrick and Martin finally sit down together for a proper catch-up since Martin’s return home from hospital. It’s a conversation that’s been a long time coming — honest, unfiltered, and rooted in real life. Martin shares how the past days have been since coming home: the small wins, the ongoing challenges, and what recovery actually looks like away from the hospital ward. Patrick and Martin reflect on...

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 16 “Martin’s Medical Mayhem: The Plot Thickens” In this week’s episode, we catch up on what can only be described as Martin’s trilogy of unfortunate health events—a saga that started calmly enough with a routine “Well Man” examination and rapidly unravelled into something straight out of a hospital drama. First came the Achilles disaster. One wrong move, one loud snap, and suddenly Martin is strapped into a moon-boot, sentenced to eight long weeks of hobbling...

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 15 Get ready for an absolutely inspiring episode of Who’s Tom and Dick, because today the Boy's are shining a spotlight on a brand-new movement that’s already transforming lives across Suffolk! We’re talking about 21 Young Hearts Café — a remarkable new Community Interest Cafe with a mission that’s as powerful as it is heart-warming. Their goal? To encourage, empower, and support young people with disabilities by helping them step confidently into the workfor...

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 14 Patrick and Martin sit down with Human Givens Psychotherapist Lucy Day for a grounded, eye-opening discussion on what really drives emotional well-being. Working with both adults and children, Lucy supports people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, phobias and bereavement — but her approach is anything but traditional. Lucy breaks down the Human Givens framework, which is based on a simple truth: when our essential e...

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 13 Today on Who’s Tom and Dick?, Patrick and Martin are joined by a true giant of British sport — a man whose achievements span Olympic arenas, academic halls, military service, and decades of inspiring the next generation. Biography: Former Olympic athlete (1968/72), Commonwealth discus medalist (Bronze 1970; Silver 1974) and British discus champion for 9 years and former National record holder, the last standing for over 25 years. Athletics coach to the Bri...

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 12 (Part II) Professor Chris Booth MBBS, FRCS – Consultant Urologist In this second episode we are once again joined by Professor Chris Booth, MBBS, FRCS — a leading Consultant Urologist and one of the UK’s most respected voices in men’s health. Professor Booth is the founder of CHAPS, a dedicated men’s health charity established to improve awareness, early diagnosis, and access to better health services for men across the country. With a distinguished career...

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 11 Professor Chris Booth MBBS, FRCS – Consultant Urologist In today’s episode, we’re joined by Professor Chris Booth, MBBS, FRCS — a leading Consultant Urologist and one of the UK’s most respected voices in men’s health. Professor Booth is the founder of CHAPS, a dedicated men’s health charity established to improve awareness, early diagnosis, and access to better health services for men across the country. With a distinguished career in urology, Professor Bo...

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode Title: “Surviving Narcissistic Abuse — Emma’s Story and the Power of MyNARA” In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Martin and Patrick talk to Emma Davey, a survivor who turned her trauma into purpose. After enduring three harrowing years of abuse at the hands of her former partner — who was later jailed for his crimes — Emma rebuilt her life and dedicated herself to helping others escape similar cycles of control and fear. Now a counsellor specialising in nar...

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 9 🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! "Danny Owen – From Showbiz to Faith" This week, Martin and Patrick are joined by the incredible Danny Owen — a true entertainer who’s been lighting up stages, screens, and theatres for decades. Danny first shot to fame after winning TV’s “Stars in Their Eyes”, and has since performed all over the UK, abroad, and even in Las Vegas. From sharing the stage with household names to writing songs and comedy sketches, Danny’s life in showb...

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 8 🎙️ NEW EPISODE: “The Hardest Conversation” This week on Who’s Tom & Dick, Martin and Patrick are joined by Alex — a courageous guest who opens up, for the very first time, about living with erectile dysfunction and the many challenges that come with it. What begins as a frank and funny chat quickly becomes one of the most open and emotional conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Alex talks honestly about the shock, shame and frustration that often...

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 7 New Episode: “Scans, Stats & Salad!” – Who’s Tom & Dick Podcast The boys are back in the studio with a raw, real, and ridiculously funny episode you won’t want to miss. Martin opens up about the nerve-wracking wait and emotional rollercoaster surrounding his latest stage 4 lung cancer scan results—sharing not just the facts, but the feelings behind them. He also talks us through his recent aorta test, what it means, and how he’s determined to keep f...

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 6 New Episode: Amy Carroll – Strength, Resilience, and Life Beyond BRCA1 In this episode, we sit down with Amy Carroll, a model and actor also known by her stage name Darcie Diamond. Amy shares her powerful journey of living with the BRCA1 gene mutation, which significantly increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. After making the life-changing decision to undergo a double mastectomy, Amy talks openly about resilience, identity, and how she continues ...

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 5 Episode Summary: In this episode, we turn the spotlight on The Royal Marsden Hospital, a world-renowned institution at the forefront of cancer research and treatment. Known for pioneering clinical drug trials and advancing therapies that have transformed outcomes for patients, the hospital has become a hub for innovation in oncology. We examine how these trials move from the laboratory to the bedside, the challenges researchers face in developing new...

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 4 In this episode, we sit down with Karen Gilbert, an inspiring woman who has transformed her life through determination, research, and a thoughtful, professional approach to weight loss. Karen opens up about her personal journey—sharing the trials and tribulations she faced while struggling with her weight, and how she ultimately decided to try Mounjaro, a groundbreaking weight loss injection. Before taking this step, Karen invested countless hours int...

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 3 Miriam Margolyes better known for her role in Harry Potter as Professor Sprout, Miriam joins the boys on the Podcast today for a rollercoaster ride of fun and giggles. Buckle up for a backstage conversation with national treasure, truth-teller, and all-round force of nature Miriam Margolyes. Recorded live at Norwich Theatre Royal, this episode takes you right into the thick of her world – candid, hilarious, and gloriously unpredictable. Miriam opens up abou...

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 2 The boy's are back this week taking a closer look at heart stents—what they are, how they work, and why they save lives. We’ll walk through the journey from diagnosis to the cath lab, covering what patients can expect before the procedure, how stents are placed to restore blood flow, and what recovery looks like afterward. Whether you’re a patient, a loved one, or simply curious about modern heart care, this episode breaks down the science and the ste...

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail Series 3 Episode 1 We are so excited this week to launch Series three, YES Series 3 of Who's Tom and Dick, we are still going strong and have an exceptional line up for this season we can't wait to get started. In this week’s episode, Martin and Patrick take a deep dive into the world of weight loss injections — one of the most talked-about health trends of recent years. From their history and development to how they actually work, the boys explore both the benefits and the d...

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 57 (Part 2) The last Episode as As Season Two nears its finale, Martin and Patrick take a detour from the usual to dive into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories — from JFK to 9/11 and everything in between. With mobile phones and cameras now in everyone’s pocket, capturing spontaneous, real-time events has never been easier. But does increased footage help uncover the truth — or just feed the fire of speculation? Imagine the kind of evidence we’d hav...

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 56 (Part 1) As Season Two nears its finale, Martin and Patrick take a detour from the usual to dive into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories — from JFK to 9/11 and everything in between. With mobile phones and cameras now in everyone’s pocket, capturing spontaneous, real-time events has never been easier. But does increased footage help uncover the truth — or just feed the fire of speculation? Imagine the kind of evidence we’d have today if smartphon...

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 55 This week, Martin and Patrick are flying solo for a much-needed catch-up. The conversation is wide open—covering Martin’s recent trip to the Royal Marsden, an unexpected encounter with an A&E nurse, and, somehow, a whole trachea of nurses (yes, really). And fear not… Martin’s Joke of the Week is back! Thankfully, he's now armed with a brand-new joke book, courtesy of loyal listener Richard M—who might be gently suggesting the bar needs raising. Tune in...

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 54 The boy's are back today with special guest Actor Amy Trigg. Born in 1992 in Witham, Essex, Amy was obsessed with theatre before she could even spell “Shakespeare.” Born with spina bifida and a wheelchair user from day one, she’s never let a stage—literal or metaphorical—stop her from owning her moment. Amy made history as the first wheelchair user to graduate from Mountview Academy’s performance course. Since then, she’s been rewriting the script for what...

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 52 The boys are back, and this week they're joined by a special guest: Mr. Steve Read, who shares his powerful and deeply personal story of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest. Steve recounts the harrowing experience—from the moment he collapsed on the Isle of Wight to waking up in a cardiac ward on the mainland, having been airlifted for emergency treatment. Following a long and challenging recovery, including struggles with his mental health, Steve found a re...

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 53 The boys are back on their own today—no guests—just an important update on Martin’s health. Since their last conversation, Martin received some difficult news: his cancer has spread once again, this time to a different area of his lung. His oncologist discussed the possibility of joining a new clinical trial involving a drug similar to Lorlatinib, which Martin had previously taken. Before beginning this potential new treatment, Martin needed to travel into...

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 51 It's Friday and time for Who's Tom & Dick and today the boy's have a very special guest Mr Phil Wright lead singer of 1970's band and chart topper "Paper Lace" Paper Lace is an English Pop and Rock band formed in Nottingham, England in 1967. They achieved fame and success in 1974 when they had three UK Top 40 hit singles, including the number one hit "Billy don't be a hero". In the United States they had one number one hit with "The night Chicago died...

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 50 The Boy's are back in town (no guest this week), Martin gives us a full update on his recent visit to see his Oncologists "Dr P" for an update on his health, Cancer and the results of his most recent Cancer Scan. The results didn't go the way things had been planned and Martin receives the news that a visit to the "Royal Marsdon Hospital" in Chelsea London is required. The Royal Marsden Hospital is a specialist National Health Service oncology hospit...

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 49 The boys today enter into the world of beauty and boy could they do with some treatment. In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a truly inspiring guest—Natalie Worster, the visionary CEO of the Hair, Beauty and Aesthetic's Academy. Natalie’s business is a hub of creativity and learning, dedicated to helping complete beginners and seasoned professionals alike unlock their potential. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your skills in t...

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 48 The Language of Loss The boy's are joined again today by another special guest Debbie Briden Author of her new book "The Language of Loss" Before retiring in October 2024, Debbie worked tirelessly for 2.5 years establishing a top-notch, bank-wide bereavement team. She spent six months researching how banks and customer service providers treat bereaved families, and we were surprised to learn that it’s often quite shocking. Through Debbie's involvemen...

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 47 EACH (East Anglian Children's Hospice) National Children's Hospice week 16th June 2025 Today the boy's are back on the road and pay a visit to the East Anglian Children's Hospice where they meet and talk to Matt Plummer (Media & PR Manager), Brad McLean (Chair of the trustee's) and Kevin Clements (Chief Executive) East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) delivers all-encompassing, lifelong care that includes a comprehensive range of services to support...

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Send us Fan Mail Series 2 Episode 46 Aids/HIV Welcome to Who's Tom and Dick, where we share powerful stories that illuminate the human spirit and shed light on important issues. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Kimberley Dubay, (Kim) a remarkable woman whose journey through the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic offers a candid and inspiring perspective. Kim contracted HIV in the early 1980s, a time when understanding was limited, stigma was rampant, and those living with the vi...

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Send us Fan Mail Series 2 Episode 45 Wow what can we say but this week the boy's have a very special celebrity guest hot off his current tour "New bits and greatest hits' Mr Harry Hill. Harry Hill is a renowned British comedian, writer, and television presenter, best known for his surreal and slapstick humour. He rose to fame with his hit TV show "Harry Hill’s TV Burp", which ran for over a decade and became a cult favourite. With a background in medicine, Harry's comedy often features quirky...

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Send us Fan Mail Series 2 Episode 44 Heart Disease and Heart attacks are the subject of todays Podcast. Martin & Patrick have special guest Actor Robert MacCafferty in the studio today to discuss his heart attack on the Golf course.. Robert an actor who was hired to take part in a nationwide NHS campaign says it saved his life when he realised he was having a heart attack while playing golf. Robert McCafferty, 59, from near Shefford, Bedfordshire, England, said he began to feel his chest ...

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Send us Fan Mail Series 2 - Episode A TikTok star roofer from Doncaster, England faced losing his foot after it went completely numb playing in the snow with his 12-year-old son. Terry Hill is well-known in the city for his alter-ego 'Donny Knight'. He is remembered for dressing up in a suit of armour during an England match and jumping off a bus shelter and amassed thousands of followers on TikTok as Donny_Knight, a roofer who travels the world and shares his experiences. But now he ha...

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 42 Welcome to the Who's Tom & Dick the Podcast! Today, we’re back for episode II of our interview with the lovely Griff Rhys Jones to continue his fascinating stories and tales in Radio, TV and Theatre. A celebrated comedian, actor, and writer, Griff has been a beloved figure in British entertainment for decades. Known for his sharp wit and infectious charm, he’s starred in iconic shows like "Not the Nine O'Clock News" and "Three Men in a Boat." Bey...

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 41 Welcome to the Who's Tom & Dick the Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have the legendary Griff Rhys Jones joining us. A celebrated comedian, actor, and writer, Griff has been a beloved figure in British entertainment for decades. Known for his sharp wit and infectious charm, he’s starred in iconic shows like "Not the Nine O'Clock News" and "Three Men in a Boat." Beyond the screen, Griff is also an avid traveler and a passionate advocate for...

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 40 The Boy's are back in town having a good old chat and catch up. Both Martin and Patrick have been poorly, so a health update is discussed including back issues and cracked feet including some remedies and treatments , rightly or wrongly. A couple of weeks ago the boy's discussed "Things your Mother use to say" which was received well by our listeners, so Patrick has been doing some digging and research and looked into old tales and old wife tales from the ...

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 39 The boy's are back in Martins sunny Garden today and discussing mens Mental health. Men are not good when it comes to their mental health, the just always seem to soldier on through the good and the bad. Men's mental health is a significant issue, with men facing challenges like higher rates of suicide, substance abuse, and lower rates of accessing mental health support, often due to societal expectations and stigma. The Boy's discuss anxiety, depre...

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 38 We are delighted to welcome this weeks guest Angharad Binder(Public Health Nurse) in the agricultural sector, delivering the Rural Communities Cancer Project with Farming Community Network (FCN) & Macmillan in the South East of England. Resources (‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign) People in rural communities often have more advanced cancer when they are diagnosed and are 5% less likely to survive than people in urban areas.​ Farmers often won’t get checke...

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 37 It's British summertime at long last and what a great week this has been for sunshine. Today we have another special guest Jessica Baker who suffers from an Eating Disorder, Jessica now in her mid fifties has been struggling with this since she was nine years old. Jessica tells us open and honestly how she has coped with this eating disorder over the years telling us her highs and lows, yo-yoing with her weight made it difficult at times to cope with her ...

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 36 Its a chance for the boy's to get together again today and have a chat. Although Martin gave us an update on his Cancer this week we delve into his current treatment "Immunotherapy" and its possible side effects. Immunotherapy uses our immune system to fight cancer. It works by helping the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells. You might have immunotherapy on its own or with other cancer treatments. Immunotherapy is a standard treatment for some...

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 35 DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid Today the boy's are back out on the road talking to their guests Wes Cardy and his very good friend Jan. Wes and Jan are in a singing group called "Cardy and Coke" and have been very successful over the years singing and writing songs for themselves and celebrities Ken Dodd and Daniel O'donnell. Wes was born during the second world war and was fathered by an American over here in the UK as a serviceman, working at the local air...

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025