Desert Island Discs - David Nott on working in war zones

Download David Nott on working in war zones

The surgeon David Nott was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016 shortly after returning from war-torn Syria.

He spoke to Kirsty about his experiences of working in a warzone for the first time back in the early 90s.

You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

Published on Tuesday, 14th October 2025.

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