Rachel Clarke

Rachel Clarke has transitioned from a broadcast journalist to a palliative care doctor and bestselling author, sharing her experiences within the NHS and specializing in end-of-life care. After a distinguished career as a broadcast journalist, producing and directing current affairs documentaries for Channel 4 and the BBC, Rachel Clarke went on to qualify as a physician specializing in palliative and end-of-life care. Her impactful journalism work focused on significant global events and issues, including Al Qaeda, the Gulf War, and the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Building on her academic background from the University of Oxford, where she graduated in 1993, Clarke began her medical degree at University College London in 2003.

Continuing her prolific output, Rachel Clarke published ‘The Story of a Heart’ in 2024. This work has already garnered significant critical attention, leading to its recognition with the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. Beyond her books, Clarke maintains a strong presence in prominent media, regularly contributing articles to publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times, alongside frequent television and radio appearances.