Jon Holmes Says the C-Word
5.0/5
Critic Rating
In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer - which came as a bit of a surprise because quite frankly he was far too busy for all of that nonsense. After a very odd, intense, unexpected, ridiculous year, Jon realised that men don't tend to talk openly about the preposterous indignity of dealing with cancer. So he decided he would, with other men who've been through it. So here - inevitably - comes his new chatty podcast. Across the series Jon will be joined by the comedians Stephen Fry, Mark Steel, Richard Herring, Matt Forde, and Eric Idle, actors Colin McFarlane...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Fiona McCann • Irish Times • Jul 29, 2024
"Holmes brings a stoic humour to the topic, often scripted but always with a service to the listener, whether they’re a cancer sufferer who can relate to various humiliations or they know someone who has cancer. This is important, destigmatising stuff, informing the listener of early signals to note, the importance of screening and the need to see a doctor when something feels off."
