New drama series This is Going to Hurt is starting soon on BBC One and is based on a multi-million selling memoir of the same name by doctor Adam Kay.
The series, which is created, written and executive produced by Kay himself, rejoices in the laugh-out-loud highs, while pulling no punches in its depiction of the gut-wrenching lows of life on a gynaecology and obstetrics ward.
It stars Paddington and James Bond star, Ben Wishaw as Kay whose personal diaries are drawn on for both the seven-part series and book. Adam is a doctor who we find moving through the ranks of hospital hierarchy - junior enough to suffer the crippling hours, but senior enough to face a constant barrage of terrifying responsibilities. Adam is clinging to his personal life as he is increasingly overwhelmed by stresses at work: the 97-hour weeks, the life and death decisions, and all the while knowing the hospital parking meter is earning more than him.
When is This is Going to Hurt on TV?
The seven-parter starts onTuesday, February 8, at 9pm on BBC One and each episode will last for 45 minutes.
Who's in the cast?
A Very English Scandal's Whishaw is joined by newcomer Ambika Mod as Shruti, Michele Austin (Meet the Richardsons, The Casual Vacancy) is Tracy, a confident, sharp-witted senior midwife, and Bafta-nominated Alex Jennings (The Crown, A Very English Scandal, Unforgotten, The Lady In The Van) plays Mr Lockhart, a consultant and Adam’s domineering boss.
Kadiff Kirwan (Chewing Gum, This Way Up, The Stranger) plays Julian, Adam’s colleague and professional rival, and Ashley McGuire (This Country, Malory Towers, It’s A Sin) plays Miss Houghton, a formidable and forthright consultant who spots potential in Shruti.
Emmy-nominated Harriet Walter (Killing Eve, The Crown, Succession) plays Veronique, Adam’s mother. Rory Fleck Byrne (Harlots, Vita And Virginia, Ghosts) plays Adam’s boyfriend Harry, and Tom Durant-Pritchard (Feel Good, The Windsors, Judy, The Crown) plays Adam’s best friend Greg.
