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This Is Going to Hurt

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• 2022
• Season 1
• 7 episodes

• Drama
• Comedy

Summary

Painfully funny, heartbreakingly honest – welcome to the weird world of an NHS labour ward. Ben Whishaw stars in Adam Kay's raw, ridiculous rollercoaster diary of a doctor’s life.

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Episodes

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  Episode 7
  
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  Episode 6
  
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  Episode 5
  
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  Episode 4
  
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  Episode 3
  
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  Episode 2
  
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  Episode 1
  
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How to watch

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There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming providers below.

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• BBC iPlayer
• ITVX
• Sky Store

News & features about This Is Going to Hurt

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  This is my honest letter to my 10-year-old self
  
  Working for the NHS inspired Adam Kay to write his memoir This Is Going to Hurt. Now he’s penned a BBC series for kids about 10-year-old doctor Dexter Procter – and he has some important tips for his younger self…

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  This Is Going to Hurt creator Adam Kay downplays chances of season 2
  
  The writer is up for two awards at this Sunday's BAFTA Craft Awards.

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  Is This Is Going to Hurt based on a true story?
  
  **WARNING: CONTAINS TV SERIES SPOILERS**

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  Meet the cast of BBC One's This Is Going to Hurt
  
  Ben Whishaw stars in this BBC adaptation of Adam Kay's best-selling book.

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  This Is Going to Hurt ending explained: Is Adam struck off?
  
  The seven-part series stars Ben Whishaw as a junior doctor.

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  Michele Austin was "blown away" by This Is Going to Hurt's tragic turn
  
  **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THIS IS GOING TO HURT EPISODE 6**

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  Ben Whishaw discusses "shocking" reality behind This Is Going to Hurt
  
  The actor opens up about the harsh realities faced by health professionals.

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  This Is Going to Hurt viewers hail "brilliant" and "intense" comedy-drama
  
  The medical memoir debuted on BBC One last night.

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  This Is Going to Hurt: Will Ben Whishaw BBC drama return for season 2?
  
  Ben Whishaw played NHS junior doctor Adam Kay in season 1. **CONTAINS SPOILERS**

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  This Is Going to Hurt soundtrack: Every song in Ben Whishaw comedy drama
  
  From The Chemical Brothers to The Maccabees, This Is Going to Hurt features some of the best of the noughties in its soundtrack.

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  This Is Going to Hurt's Ambika Mod talks "rare" South Asian representation
  
  The This Is Going to Hurt star has said that characters like Shruti are "rare to see".

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  This Is Going to Hurt fans praise "funny, thought-provoking" episode 2
  
  The second episode of this Adam Kay adaptation aired on BBC One last night.

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  This Is Going to Hurt star addresses truth about complaint against Adam
  
  The BBC comedy-drama star has spoken about episode 5's big plot twist.

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  This Is Going to Hurt review: Hilarious yet heart-breaking tribute to NHS
  
  The seven-part comedy-drama features stellar performances from Ben Whishaw and Ambika Mod.

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  This Is Going to Hurt writer Adam Kay makes cameo in episode 4
  
  The best-selling author makes a brief appearance in the BBC's adaptation of his book.

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  This Is Going to Hurt acronyms guide: What do these terms and phrases mean?
  
  From SHOs and DNRs to pre-eclampsia and swabs, we've explained some of the medical jargon that features in the BBC series.

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  This Is Going to Hurt's Ambika Mod has 'heard talk about' season 2
  
  The BBC One comedy-drama star has spoken about the future of the show.

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  First look at Ben Whishaw in This Is Going to Hurt as This Country and The Crown stars join cast
  
  The BBC One series is an adaptation of Adam Kay’s multi-million bestseller of the same name.

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  Ben Whishaw cast as lead in BBC adaptation of This is Going to Hurt
  
  The Paddington and James Bond actor will star in the "blisteringly funny, politically enraging and frequently heart-breaking" medical drama based on Adam Kay's memoirs

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  Adam Kay to adapt bestselling book This is Going to Hurt for BBC2
  
  The former junior doctor’s account of life on the wards is being made into a comedy drama

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  Who is Ambika Mod? Meet The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 contestant
  
  Will she be able to handle the heat?

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  New Channel 4 crime drama Pierre unveils first-look trailer with British acting legend
  
  The new drama stars Harewood as a London duty solicitor who sets out to investigate police corruption.

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  Apple TV's Shrinking might be the last sadcom – here's why TV comedy is going through major changes
  
  For years, the so-called 'sadcom' was taking up all the energy in the realm of TV comedy. Now, something's changed.

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  Adam Kay books in order: from fiction to non-fiction
  
  Get to know Adam Kay's works in full, including his fiction, non-fiction and children's books.

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