Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE is frequently invited to share his expertise in urology across television, documentaries, and print media.

His appearances have helped raise awareness of prostate cancer and men’s health in both clinical and community settings.

From national TV features with well-known personalities to commentary in leading newspapers, Professor Chinegwundoh has become a trusted voice in public health discussions.

Television

• Black Britain (1990s) – Early television feature on taking prostate cancer awareness into the community.
• An Idiot Abroad – Sky TV (2011) Appeared alongside Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, and Stephen Merchant in a comedy sketch using humour to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
  • Acclaimed by Prostate Action and Prostate Cancer Charity for its innovative approach.
  • The clip has been viewed over 500,000 times across YouTube postings.
• ITV Exposure: Too Late to Save Your Life (2013) Documentary broadcast on 30 October 2013 highlighting prostate cancer and men’s health.
• Bladder Cancer Hope – Sky News (2013) (Download MPEG video file) Discussed new urine test which could increase patients’ chances of survival
• The Moaning of Life – Sky TV (2015) Featured in Series 2, Episode 4 with Karl Pilkington, covering men’s health topics including scrotal examination.
• NHS Choices Video – Provided expert commentary on prostate cancer and advised on a separate video about urinary tract infections.
• Doctors In Diaspora – Diaspora Network (2022) Experts call for better welfare, improved healthcare system
• Routine prostate cancer screening could save thousands of lives – ITV News (2025) – Commenting on the new study that has found routine prostate cancer screening could reduce deaths and potentially save thousands of lives.

For Professor Chinegwundoh’s appearances in videos and podcasts, see the Video Section of this website.

Print Media

• The Times Newspager (October 2025) – Open letter to The Times urging the National Screening Committee to introduce targeted prostate cancer screening for high-risk men in response to article: Screening every man for prostate cancer isn’t as helpful as it sounds (subscription needed to view)

• The Voice Newspaper (June 2012) – Article publication on men’s health and prostate cancer awareness.

• Selected Press Citations (2012):
  • Huffington Post UK – Expert commentary on bladder infections, relating to Prince Philip’s hospitalisation.
  • ABC News – Insight on causes of urinary infections during the Diamond Jubilee river pageant.
• Awards Coverage
  • National recognition in 2012 at the QiC Excellence in Oncology Awards for establishing the Newham Men’s Community Prostate Clinic.
  • Feature in The Docklands on community cancer services. (Download PDF)

Interested in collaborating or learning more about Professor Chinegwundoh’s media work? Contact Professor Chinegwundoh’s office to discuss research, speaking, or partnership opportunities.