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This Is Going to Hurt

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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Cast & Crew See All

Ben Whishaw
Adam
Ambika Mod
Shruti
Rory Fleck Byrne
Harry

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Thu, Jun 2, 202246 mins

Junior Doctor Adam juggles his personal life with his hectic job on the labour ward. In the chaos of the ward, he makes his first big mistake.

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This Is Going To Hurt: The Hospital
This Is Going To Hurt: The Hospital
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2:36 This Is Going To Hurt: The Hospital

Awards

  • 2022 - TV Choice Award - Best New Drama - nominated
  • 2022 - TV Choice Award - Best Actor - nominated
  • 2022 - Venice TV Award - Best TV Movie - nominated
  • 2022 - Gotham Independent Film Award - Breakthrough Series - Longform - nominated

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