Show Notes
This week Emily and Ray take a stroll with NHS GP, bestselling author and resident doctor on Lorraine, Dr Amir Khan. Impeccably dressed and immediately besotted with Raymond, Amir proves to be excellent company, although his affection for Ray might have something to do with his own beloved cat, who is apparently every bit as much of a diva.
Amir grew up in Bradford alongside his six sisters and his formidable mother, Mama Khan. He shares stories of family life, including the extraordinary name of one of their cats: Princess Jessica Monica Princess Diana Khan. Emily is understandably impressed.
They also explore Amir's journey into medicine, why he chose to become a GP and how his work on Lorraine, his hugely popular social media accounts and his writing career have made him one of Britain's most familiar doctors. Throughout their conversation, his passion for helping people is unmistakable.
His new book, The Doctor Will Feed You Now, is inspired by the food he grew up eating in Mama Khan's kitchen and is available to pre-order ahead of its publication next February. You can also hear Amir alongside Cherry Healey on their podcast No Appointment Necessary, where they answer all those questions you've always wanted to ask about your health.
By the end of the walk, Emily has decided she'd quite like to move to Bradford and join Amir's surgery. Better still, she's secured an invitation for herself and Ray to sample his famous lasagna. There's just one condition: Mama Khan has to be there.
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