This Is Going to Hurt episode 1 cast: Who is in the cast?
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This Is Going To Hurt has just launched on BBC One and it is based on the memoir by former doctor, Adam Kay. The TV adaptation stars Ben Whishaw as junior doctor Adam and Ambika Mod as his colleague Shruti. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about the rest of the cast.
Tracy is the head midwife in the series and she does not agree with Adam's way of handling challenging situations.
She is played by Michele Austin, who is known for playing PC Yvonne Hemmingway on ITV's The Bill.
Opening up about her character, she said: "She's pretty certain about everything and believes in the NHS and what it does.
"And like a lot of midwives that I've met, either in my family or professionally, the call to do the job is all-encompassing, to deliver babies safely to make the mothers feel safe and happy is absolutely at the forefront of what she's about."
Mr Lockhart - Alex JenningsNigel Lockhart is the Chief Consultant in Obs and Gynae at the hospital.
Adam sucks up to him in order to get himself in the chief's good books.
He is played by Alex Jennings, a 64-year-old stage and screen actor known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
In TV, he has starred in Gold Digger, Unforgotten and The Crown, as Prince Edward.
Harry - Rory Fleck ByrneHarry is Adam's boyfriend who is a graphic designer and he is trying to embrace adult life.
While Adam does try to balance his personal life with work, Harry sometimes suffers.
He is played by Rory Fleck Byrne, an Irish actor and composer known for Vampire Academy and Harlots.
The 34-year-old said he wanted the series to pay homage to the "superhuman" NHS workers.
Greg- Tom Durant-PritchardGreg is Adam's best friend whom he has known since their school days.
Sadly, he feels as though he is forever being let down by Adam and his busy work schedule.
He is played by Tom Durant-Pritchard, an actor and director known for The Crown, Feel Good and The Windsors.
On Instagram, he said of his latest venture: "Can’t wait for you guys to see this. The adaptation of Adam Kay’s bestselling book #thisisgoingtohurt is coming to BBC/AMC soon.
"I loved doing this show and @amateuradam has written something I know you’ll love too."
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Welly is played by James Corrigan, an actor and director known for The Lost Scot and School's Out Forever.
Paula - Rosie AkermanRosie Akerman stars as Paula, and she has previously starred in 2019's Dumbo and Call The Midwife.
On Instagram, the actress said of the new series: "Cannie wait for y'all to see this! Airs on Tuesday 8th Feb on BBC1 & iPlayer.
"Catch me in episodes 1-4 & 7 struttin' some Essex sass as 'Paula'." [Sic]
Benilda - Yasmin WildeYasmin Wilde plays Benilda and the actress played a dog handler in Netflix's After Life.
She has also starred in Silent Witness, Doc Martin and EastEnders.
Mrs Winnicka - Sara KestelmanSara Kestelman is Mrs Winnicka and the 77-year-old actress is known for playing Lady Frances Brandon in Lady Jane.
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Callie is seen going through a difficult birth and she has her mother with her throughout the process.
She is played by Alice Bailey Johnson, known for her roles in Mr Turner and Black Mirror.
Callie's mother is played by Marion Bailey, best known for playing Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in the third and fourth seasons of The Crown.
Alice and Marion are mother and daughter in real life.
Anna - Sarah DurhamSarah Durham stars as Anna, and the actress has previously had roles in Sex Education and Gentleman Jack.
Rachel - Heather AgyepongHeather Agyepong plays Rachel and the star is also a photographer and visual artist.
Graham - Andrew NolanAndrew Nolan stars as Graham and he is a comedy director and performer.
This Is Going To Hurt airs on Tuesdays on BBC One from 9pm.