The Delingpod: The James Delingpole Podcast Dick Delingpole
Mar 17, 2026
Dick Delingpole, James’s brother and long-time conversationalist, shares personal stories and religious reflections. They trade sibling banter about medical misadventures, surgical tales and hospital culture. Discussions touch on chanting, prayer practices and books, plus hunting, antiquarian books and choir life. Short, warm and often wry.
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Hunting Accident Led To Unexpected Surgery
- James broke his finger hunting and initially avoided surgery, then discovered delayed healing requiring emergency operation.
- Consultants first recommended a splint; later X-rays showed the fracture hadn't knit so he was booked for urgent surgery within days.
Arrange Transport After Arm Block Anaesthetic
- Do not plan to drive yourself after an arm block anaesthetic; the team explicitly warned James he could not drive home.
- Arrange a pickup beforehand when the anaesthetist says they will freeze your entire arm.
Awake During Nerve Block Procedure
- James underwent an arm block anaesthetic in theatre and remained mostly awake while staff prepared for surgery.
- He distracted the anaesthetic team by discussing conspiracy topics while they inserted a nerve block under his armpit.
