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Radio Newcastle,08 Sep 2026,5 mins

Clown doctors: 'We are the ultimate fools'

Make a Difference: North East

Available for over a year

Ruth, also known as Doctor Satsuma, is a clown doctor at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital.

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