Dr Rachel Clarke is a palliative care doctor and author, who became widely known for her writing from the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Her book, The Story of a Heart – which was awarded the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction – is the profoundly moving account of a heart transplant, and how one child saved the life of another. 

On November 13, Clarke will join actor, comedian and writer Rob Delaney to talk about this unforgettable story. Join them as they discuss the immense courage of the two families involved, the dedication and compassion of the doctors, nurses and scientists who made it possible, and the incredible innovations that led to the modern miracle of a heart transplant.

Praise for The Story of a Heart:

When awarding Clarke the Women’s Prize, Chair of the judges Kavita Puri described the book as “authoritative, beautiful and compassionate.” She added, “This is a book where humanity shines through on every page, from the selfless act of the parents who gift their daughter’s heart in the depths of despair, to the dedication of the NHS workers.”