This Is Going to Hurt stars Ben Whishaw as Adam Kay, Ambika Mod as Shruti Acharya, and Harriet Walter as Veronique. Based on Kay’s memoir of his junior doctor years.
Main cast
- Adam KayBen Whishaw1Main
- Shruti AcharyaAmbika Mod1Main
- VeroniqueHarriet Walter1Main
Supporting cast
- Mr. LockhartAlex Jennings1Supp
- TracyMichele Austin1Supp
- HarryRory Fleck Byrne1Supp
- AlanHenry Goodman1Supp
- RoryArsher Ali1Supp
- AlJonny Sweet1Supp
Guest & voice
- NigelSamuel West1Guest
- Mrs. KayPatricia Hodge1Guest
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About this cast
This Is Going to Hurt is a 2022 BBC One medical comedy-drama series based on Adam Kay’s bestselling memoir. It follows junior doctor Adam Kay (Ben Whishaw) and his colleague Shruti Acharya (Ambika Mod) as they navigate the gruelling realities of the NHS. The series balances harrowing medical cases with dark humour and personal strain.
FAQs
Who plays Adam Kay in This Is Going to Hurt?
Adam Kay is played by Ben Whishaw.
Is This Is Going to Hurt based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the memoir of the same name by Adam Kay, a former junior doctor in the NHS.
How many seasons of This Is Going to Hurt are there?
As of 2025, there is one season (7 episodes), and the series is a limited series with a complete story.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026