The Next GenCast
Episodes
Episode 53: Backstage with Jim Mackey, CEO of the NHS
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this rare and candid conversation, Dr Nish Manek speaks with Jim Mackey, CEO of NHS England, about leadership at the very top of the NHS.Jim reflec...
Episode 52: Backstage with Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Chief Fire Officer
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From sleeping rough at 15 to becoming one of the UK’s youngest female Chief Fire Officers, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton’s story is extraordinary- but this...
Episode 51: Backstage with Paul Corrigan, strategic adviser at the Department of Health and Social Care.
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Next Gen Cast, Dr Nish Manek speaks with Paul Corrigan, one of the most influential figures in modern UK health policy. From advisi...
Episode 50: Backstage with Hannah Miller (author and coach)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome back Hannah Miller — the only guest I’ve ever invited for a second conversation so far.Hannah Miller is the Founding D...
Episode 49: Backstage with Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, former Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, shares his remarkable journey from a market town in ...
RE-RELEASE- Episode with Don Berwick
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Re-releaseAs many of us take a well-earned pause over the summer, we’re revisiting one of our most popular and inspiring episodes: our conversa...
Episode 48: Backstage with Prof Jason Leitch, former National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Leitch on Leadership, Public Trust & Fixing the HooverIn this powerful and personal episode, Professor Jason Leitch – former National Clin...
Episode 47: Backstage with Prof Sir Steve Powis, National Medical Director
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this landmark episode of the Next GenCast, Dr. Nish Manek sits down with Professor Sir Steve Powis, just weeks before he steps down as National Med...
Episode 46: Backstage with Prof Sir Chris Whitty
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I’m absolutely honoured to be joined by someone I've wanted to interview for a long time: Prof Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Off...
Episode 45: Backstage with Dr Becks Fisher
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, I’m absolutely honoured to be joined by my dear friend, Dr Becks Fisher. Becks is a GP and the Director of Research and Policy...
Episode 44: Our TOP 5 most popular episodes
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Best of The Next Gen Cast: Celebrating Eight Years of Next Gen programmesIn this special episode of The Next GenCast, we celebrate the Next Gen's ...
Episode 43: Backstage with Ben Maruthappu, CEO of Cera
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Ben Maruthappu, a young leader who has transformed from being a junior doctor to globally recognised entrepreneur...
Episode 42: Backstage with Dr Raj Patel MBE, former NHSE director
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast with you. This time, I had the honour of sitting down with Dr Raj Patel MBE.I worked with Ra...
Episode 41: Backstage with Tara Mohr, author and coach
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am SO excited in this episode to speak to Tara Mohr, an expert in women’s leadership and well-being, and an author, educator and certified co...
Episode 40: Backstage with Nnenna Osuji, CEO of North Middlesex University NHS Hospital Trust
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with the wonderful Dr Nnenna Osuji, Chief Exec of North Middlesex University Hospital Trust and consultant haematologist.From her...
Episode 39: Backstage with Dr Agatha Nortley-Meshe, NHSE Regional Director for London
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Dr Agatha Nortley-Meshe, a practising GP and Regional Medical Director for Primary Care, for NHS England. She has ...
Episode 38: Backstage with Ben Francis, CEO of Gymshark
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Ben Francis MBE, the founder and now the CEO of Gymshark, the global gym brand that is worth billions.Gym Shark started here in t...
Episode 37: Backstage with Shellye Archambeau (fomer tech CEO)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream. You may not have heard of her, but I think you’ll be glad you did when you’ve...
Episode 36: Backstage with Max Prangnell for a media crash course
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a media training masterclass, with Max Prangnell.You never know as a leader when you might be thrust under the media spotlight, and it...
Episode re-release: Backstage with Sir John Timpson
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes- a conversation with Sir John Timpson, Chairman and owner of Timpson.Many observers ca...
Episode 35: Backstage with Dr Karen Kirkham (CMO of Deloitte)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is witih Dr Karen Kirkham, who is Chief Medical Officer of Deloitte. Karen has been a practising GP for over 30 years, and previously was...
Episode 34: Backstage with Dr Claire Fuller
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2024 season kicks off with Dr Claire Fuller, who is the National Medical Director of Primary Care for NHSE, a role she's held since September 2023...
Episode 33. Backstage with: Prof Michael West
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a bit of a break, The Next GenCast is back with some amazing guests for you...And that starts with this episode, which is with our most requeste...
Episode 32. Backstage with: Oliver Burkeman.
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is our Next GenCast Christmas Special!We've done something different for this one: instead of hearing from a leader, this episode is with the utt...
Episode 31. Backstage with: Dr Aarti Bansal.
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an extra special collaboration with the wonderful team at FairHealth.They are an amazing charity set up by GPs, offering free resource...
Episode 30. Backstage with: Sir Michael Marmot
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! And this is an extra special episode to kick us off, with none other than Professor Sir Michael Marmot, the guru of health inequalit...
Episode RE-RELEASE: with Laura Neilson.
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our summer re-release series, this episode is with the amazing Dr Laura Neilson. Laura invariably moves our Next Gen audiences to tears and...
Episode RE-RELEASE: with Karyn McCluskey
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the summer period we are re-releasing some some of our most popular conversations....This conversation is with Karyn McCluskey, chief executive o...
Episode RE-RELEASE: with Sarah-Jane Marsh.
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a break over the summer, and re-releasing some of our most popular episodes. This one is with Sarah-Jane Marsh, CEO of Birmingham Women's...
Episode 29. Backstage with: Dr Bola Owolabi
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 29, with Dr Bola Owolabi, Director of Health Inequalities at NHS England and NHS Improvement, COVID-19 has shone a harsh light on some...
Episode 28. Backstage with: Hannah Miller
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership starts with leading yourself, and there is no better person to help us understand ourselves than this week's guest- Hannah Miller. Hannah i...
Episode 27. Backstage with: Dame Helen Stokes Lampard.
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a podcast takeover.... with one of our wonderful Next Gen GPs in Nottingham, Dr Sarah Armitage, taking on the role of host!Dame Helen ...
Episode 26. Backstage with: Lord Victor Adebowale
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lord Victor Adebowale has been responsible for some ground-breaking developments in his career as both a campaigner and a leader for the homeless, the...
Episode 25. Backstage with Don Berwick.
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of 2022, and a very special guest....For the past 30 years, Donald Berwick has been one of the leading authorities and in...
Episode 24. Backstage with: Jake Humphrey
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode of 2021, and our Christmas Special! Jake Humphrey is one of the UK’s best known TV presenters, and he is currently the ...
Episode 23. Backstage with: The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Hunt is currently the Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee. In the aftermath of the 2010 General Election, Hunt was appointed&n...
Episode 22. Backstage with: Dr Margaret Ikpoh
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Margaret Ikpoh is a GP partner and current RCGP Faculty Chair for Humber and The Ridings. She's also Associate Director of Primary Care for H...
Episode 21. Backstage with: Sir David Nicholson.
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sir David Nicholson is currently Chair of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and more recently was also appointed Chair of Sandwell and West Bir...
Episode 20. Backstage with: Nikki Kanani
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nikki Kanani MBE doesn't need much of an introduction: over the last year she’s become a familiar face to many on the podium at Number 10 and has...
Episode 19. Backstage with: Dame Clare Gerada
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Prof Dame Clare Gerada, probably known to many of you- in fact she’s been called the most well-known GP in Britain.She’s cu...
Episode 18. Backstage with: Sir John Timpson.
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Sir John TImpson, Chairman and owner of Timpson. Yes of Timpsons, the high street shop where we, our parents and perhaps our gra...
Episode 17. Backstage with: Dame Barbara Hakin
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Barbara Hakin’s immense personal contribution to the NHS has spanned four decades – as a clinician, manager and national leader.During her lo...
Episode 16. Backstage with Laura Neilson.
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've been really excited to do this episode for a while now. Dr Laura Neilson invariably moves our Next Gen audiences to tears and sparks standing ova...
Episode 15. Backstage with: David Richmond
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After our last episode with Rachel Steen who is just embarking on her career as a qualified GP, for Episode 15 we spoke to someone retired from clinic...
Episode 14. Backstage with Rachel Steen.
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our third episode of 2021 is with Dr Rachel Steen, who is a newly qualified GP in Sheffield with a passion for health inequalities. She is right at th...
Episode 13. Backstage with Martin McShane.
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our second episode of 2021 is with Dr Martin McShane.Martin is currently Chief Medical Officer at Optum, with over three decades of NHS experience in ...
Episode 12. Backstage with Imogen Staveley
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year!Our first episode of 2021 is with a young GP and rising star Dr Imogen Staveley.Imogen is newly qualified, having only been a GP for 6 ...
Episode 11. Backstage with: Sarah-Jane Marsh
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our *Christmas special* is a fireside chat with the wonderful Sarah-Jane Marsh, CEO of Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. Sarah-Jane joined t...
Episode 10. Backstage with: Sonali Kinra
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation is with an inspiring leader earlier on in her career, Dr Sonali Kinra. Sonali is a friend and colleague, and has been part of a...
Episode 9. Backstage with Joe Harrison.
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation is with Joe Harrison, Chief Executive of Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Trust (MKUH), and one of the most inspirin...
Episode 8. Backstage with: Nick Harding
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation is with Prof Nick Harding, Chief Medical Officer for Operose Health.Nick has worked as a GP in inner-city Birmingham for m...
Episode 7. Backstage with Karyn McCluskey
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation is with Karyn McCluskey, chief executive of Community Justice Scotland. I heard Karyn on a podcast a few years ago, and never forgot...
Episode 6. Backstage with: Bob Klaber (Part 2)
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of a really enjoyable and uplifting conversation with Dr Bob Klaber OBE. If you haven't yet, Part 1 is worth a listen first!Bob is...
Episode 5. Backstage with: Bob Klaber (Part 1)
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go backstage with the wonderfully optimistic and energetic Dr Bob Klaber OBE.Bob is a Consultant General Paediatrician & Direct...
Episode 4. Backstage with: Sir Bruce Keogh
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go backstage with the formidable Professor Sir Bruce Keogh.Sir Bruce is currently Chair of Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospit...
Episode 3. Backstage with: Baroness Dido Harding
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go backstage with Baroness Dido Harding.Baroness Harding has been appointed to lead the programme of testing and tracing as part of...
Episode 2. Backstage with: Samantha Jones
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go backstage with Samantha Jones.Sam started her NHS career as a nurse, before climbing the management ranks to eventually become C...
Episode 1. Backstage with: Sir David Haslam
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go backstage with Sir David Haslam, a longtime supporter of Next Generation GP. David was a GP for over 35 years, and has held a p...