What was it like acting alongside Ben Whishaw? 😍 This Is Going To Hurt - BBC

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‘His performance is extraordinary!!!’🔥
The cast and creators of This Is Going To Hurt discuss Ben Whishaw’s performance as 'anti-hero' Dr Adam Kay. 🩺
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[@amirrhodesve791]

i think shruti i dont know the actors name deserves some recognition for the acting she did. could definitely see her doing more things and hope she gets places because shes amazing

[@Pandabee11]

The actress playing Shruti is called Ambika Mod and I totally agree with you, she is amazing.

[@amirrhodesve791]

@@Pandabee11 thank you 😊

[@Yasmin-jg1wd]

she is absolutely amazing!

[@eviemillward97]

Knowing her name is a pretty good way to recognise her. Especially seeing as it's in the video...

[@Paul1978]

Agree. She was phenomenal as was the show in general

[@lizrochester80]

Ambika Mod’s final scenes are so incredible; they really capture that sense of hopelessness and despair to the point of becoming numb. Shruti was the most relatable character, a fantastic and true representation of all junior doctors.

[@devisrichowdary6505]

Yeah... Agreed. So relatable. It really hurts when shruti acharya says.. "I am sry, i tried".

[@Kwippy]

Most people are probably thinking this is just a dramatisation but those of us who work/worked for the NHS know that what's depicted is all too real and if people continue to vote for government that effectively defunds the NHS like they have been doing for the last decade you will find out to your cost how real it is.

[@KW-ro5ow]

Going back 30 years when my dad was in hospital, 6 on the ward, the junior doctor fell asleep mid conversation. They said he was never away from the place, worked all hours. And none of them woke him up because they felt sorry for him and they all liked him.

[@enlathestrange]

@@KW-ro5ow I fell asleep during a clinical placement at a clinical review meeting in which I had to sit on the floor because there weren’t enough chairs in the tiny office. A junior doctor kicked me before my mentor noticed 🥺🙏🏻

[@Sn0wButterfly]

I'm a nurse in the NHS and I loved this show, as well as the book it's based on for how funny but also how truthful it is. Unfortunately (and I know it sounds dramatic) but it genuinely triggers me which obviously makes it incredibly difficult to watch at times.

[@enlathestrange]

@@Sn0wButterfly I’ve only been able to watch the first episode so far. I qualified 3 months before the pandemic started and was thrown well and truly into the deep end. It’s been a traumatic start to my career and although I enjoyed the first episode, it was emotionally draining. I need to wait for a bit to make sure I’m in the right headspace to watch the next one 🥺

[@Sn0wButterfly]

@@enlathestrange Please do, it's a lot to take on when you're not feeling great yourself. I felt the same when I read the book, then went to see the live show and had to try not to break down in the theatre. I looked around and realised that while other people were clearly sad, I was one of the few people desperately trying to hold it together. That's the moment I realised that I need to be careful with myself and recognise when not to consume media like this. Like I said, I really love everything Adam Kay has done, which makes it hard to avoid his content because I do enjoy it. But recognising when it's too much is so important. Take care of yourself, lovely ❤

[@ScepticalBrit]

It's literally one of the best things the BBC have done recently!

[@davidc6122]

Worth a years licence fee on it's own

[@tommyaction]

Ben is absolutely incredible in this. Really hope we get another series of it.

[@sydli7472]

Hear hear

[@messrsandersonco5985]

Yes, he has that sense of intelligent dry humour and vulnerability. You can just feel everything in his face and body!

[@davidc6122]

Brilliant Ben

[@davidc6122]

The campaign starts now 👍

[@victoriahouse9969]

I've watched the whole series yesterday. Parts of it hard to watch in places. But over all funny and enjoyable. Ben was brilliant. Watch out for Adam Kay as the cyclist.

[@cLeVeRbOoKwOrM123]

Omg he was the cyclist! Nice to know:)

[@faizanajeeb7291]

Is it available on youtube or Netflix ?

[@pirateotter6038]

@@faizanajeeb7291 I’m pretty sure it only on BBC iPlayer

[@randalllaue4042]

Wish were available in USA, the actual story is heartbreaking.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

@@faizanajeeb7291 BBC iPlayer, I’ve watched them all, it’s brilliant

[@mrsjones5519]

My husband and I went to upper school with Ben so it’s always so lovely to see him doing so well. I bumped into him a few years ago and he hadn’t changed a bit. So genuine, kind and down to earth. He took a real interest in what I’d been doing since school which was sweet. I loved the book so was thrilled to see Ben playing Adam! 👍🏻

[@Aceimus1066]

What a privilege to have! My son would eat mud to meet his favourite Q! 😊

[@millie420]

He seems like a genuinely kind bloke even though he’s so talented. One of my favourite actors of all time

[@mrsjones5519]

@@Aceimus1066 very lucky, we watched him in school plays and everyone just knew he was going to be famous. It’s wonderful what he has achieved

[@a_noir]

@@mrsjones5519 lucky!!

[@migmogpogsilog]

Hi. Me too.. I lived opposite Ben and James in Langford for a number of years. I remember one Christmas both Ben and James got new racing bikes. James would fly up and down the road on his, I never saw Ben on his. Lovely guy and an absolute genius actor.

[@lucialiu8221]

Who doesn’t love Ben Whishaw??!!

[@lukaricce]

THIS

[@rickardkaufman3988]

Mr. Curry.

[@Smurphanne17]

@@rickardkaufman3988 🤣

[@lukaricce]

@@rickardkaufman3988 LMAO

[@FrannyWanny22]

​@@rickardkaufman3988 Best comment ever 😂

[@wdrh03]

BBC! Please promote this show for award season. Especially for Ambika Mod. She is brilliant!

[@FrancisFabricates]

Ben has so much talent it’s ridiculous. The entire cast was superb

[@ampersandcastle1091]

This series was seriously so good. The balance of comedy and tragedy was great - I found myself being drawn back into the atmosphere of the show and enjoying watching it so much even while it really conveyed such a heavy air of exhaustion and depression in a way that you could feel so viscerally. Ben and Ambika are amazing!

[@chrisvickers4318]

Ben Wishaw is mesmerising in whatever he does, marvellous actor, so much charisma

[@sophieli9631]

like Adam Kay concluded, ben is national treasure indeed.

[@tracyj5250]

Loved this show , bingewatched it all in one go. Ben Wishaw deserves an award for his performance- mesmerising, brilliant. The actress that plaid Shruti was extremely well acted and convincing , I hope we see more of her. The writing by Adam Kay was so true of the NHS , I can relate as have been a nurse for 30 years in the NHS. Black comedy with pathos and heart. The best writers are those that write what they know and Adam Kay had seen it , done it and taught one !👍👍

[@amberwillis7718]

I’ve always had massive appreciation and respect for our nhs staff but after watching the show and seeing it more from the workers pov I literally want to hug everyone who works at the hospital and thank them it’s just incredible

[@robertlocke8610]

Best series I’ve seen for years-compelling, humorous, sad and true to life!

[@siennacazalet5014]

Outstanding performance from Mr Whishaw, and I hope there will be another series of this brilliant drama.

[@priya1992]

I binged this show in one sitting. Absolutely brilliant writing and performance! Love Ben Whishaw!

[@ladybug160]

Brilliantly written, and brilliantly brought to screen. The acting is off the charts. Please, please bring us more. I really hope the series will have a continuation.

[@AvaSawyer]

Fantastic show, Ben is sublimely talented. His performance as Norman Scott in A Very English Scandal was flawless 👏🏻 and the fact that he dedicated his Golden Globe to Norman was a really lovely thing to do. I knew a couple of “non reassuring Traces” in my time as a midwife so that made me smile. Overall an incredible cast and show, Ambika Mod 👏🏻 Rory as Harry stole my heart, he was such a lovely character plus that Irish lilt 😘 If there is a second season, Harry has to be in it 🙏🏻 The music was fantastic as well 👍🏻

[@uzbekuncle]

A gut wrenching, dark as hell, yet beatiful because it is so real.

[@wandamaximoffscarletwitch8535]

Ben whishaw looks very young. In james bond skyfall when he first time shows up, he looks like a college boy on his early 20s even at somepoint I found a people though he 18 while in reality he's 31 at that time. And now he's 41 looks like someone on his mid 20s. What he's secrets? Did he eat one tablespoon of immortality as a breakfast everyday?

[@ryuray1677]

Once again Ben Winshaw's performance is supreme! Ambika Mod gave a phenomenal performance, all actors really were just perfect. This show is spell binding in its honesty, grit and flaws, I have been used to seeing doctors portrayed on shows as having god complex with most shows but here its a completely different real depiction of what doctors go through, a brilliant show and has set in an urge to pick up the book by the amazing Adam Kay the man himself!

[@sarahw1920]

I loved the book and this series is the best thing I've seen in a long time, very moving. Adam's honesty is courageous and Ben portrayed him so well. I was in tears several times! People need to see the pressure NHS staff are under.

[@aaliyahpatel2819]

was smiling all the way through this video- this series is a masterpiece! We need a series 2 now!

[@deirdretucker5864]

I absolutely love this. It has it all - comedy, drama and at the same time heart wrenching. Well done to all involved 👏

[@gregXxo]

I don't like medical shows but gave it a try because of Ben, it turned out to be one of best shows I seen in a long time

[@alisonl777]

Absolutely loved this programme, the part was made for Ben Wishaw,he was just fantastic,as were the other characters...if you haven't watched it yet then I 100% recommend.

[@uramisugi]

My first exposure to Ben's acting was in Mary Poppins returns and it's one of my favorite movies of all time a lot of which because of his performance so i'm totally excited to see his range in this series!

[@randalllaue4042]

Who knew?

[@loraineplayfair4203]

Ben wishaw narrating one of Calm’s Sleep Stories would really help my mental health. His voice is a cure for the ills of the day…

[@sweetpea3795]

I have read the book 4 times and laughed as much each time, when I saw it was going to be televised I couldn't wait to watch it and I was not disappointed. It was hilarious, the acting was really good, and Ben Wishaw was the best choice for the part. Well done all of you.😍😷👨‍⚕️

[@oliviagow5779]

This show is incredible The whole cast is incredible But my god Ben Whishaw Give him all the awards

[@davidc6122]

I second that, he is so good

[@wandamaximoffscarletwitch8535]

He has his emmy and golden globe! He's a great actor!

[@thurstable1119]

Love Ben. Perfect for this show.

[@xxxxel6736]

This is a fantastic series I love that he is talking to the camera and explains procedures and monologues the realistic representation of healthcare the realistic procedures and the mental health side. Haven’t seen any other series like this most healthcare shows are cheesy or unrealistic

[@wandamaximoffscarletwitch8535]

What I love about him is that he's not "thirsty" Of fame. He turned down freddie mercury's biopic role, and newt scammander role from fantastic beasts, and he turned down marvel when they offer him the role of sersi from the eternals. He's not afraid of rejecting big companies or francise, and kept humble. He really controlled his fame and career. Some of my british friends who went to acting school says that he's their role model, even most of their teachers adores him and makes him as an example "what a professional actors looks like"

[@widdlebrizzle6342]

WHAT? HE TURNED DOWN NEWT? HE'D BE SO PERFECT AS NEWT

[@mollymoo2353]

Series was hilarious and heart breaking at the same time. I love Ben whishaws voice.

[@j_ktato177]

This whole series was just brilliant. Hope we get more of it

[@senguptasayn]

What a powerhouse performer is Ben!

[@clairemorden4806]

He is so gorgeous isn't he 😍😍😍😍

[@sdu9648]

FInished the whole series and really like Ben's acting. Well done! I actually feel so warm after watching the whole thing.

[@valeriya_kokoreva]

i don`t know if at least one living spirit reads it but i really adore this show, it`s incredible, fantastic, amazing and a lot of other epithets... i can`t express my feeling about all of it because it`s very, very deep, hidden somewhere in my heart and my thoughts... i can`t help but thank the cast and all the people working on this wonderful project for every caracter, for every line, for every dialogue, every joke and every piece of drama that made me laugh, love and cry. Ben Whishaw is the greatest, and his Adam is the the greatest also... thanks A LOT, looking forward for the season 2!!!

[@TheDragonaf1]

There is only 1 reason why this Man is suddenly on my FYP even thought I haven't serched this show or his name - he is the new Doctor who calling it now.

[@evablaker4326]

Amazing show, best thing I’ve seen in a long time!

[@missymoo9580]

I love Ben so much I can’t wait to watch this!

[@louischapman1209]

Was honestly so moving and real loved it so much 👏👏

[@teardrop720]

He is so brilliant!

[@igorsutak]

I received the book as a gift from a friend. I laughed, cried and when I heard they were going to make a series, I was very excited but also sceptical. You know, these things can get very good or end up a disaster. But I can now say that finally I saw something that stayed true to the book and I have to praise all the actors involved, especially Ben whom I love and Ambika Mod.

[@ruthroses1]

loving the character.. amazing series 2 plz

[@juliatownsend5922]

I so adore Ben Wishaw. A truly talented actor. My favourite in a long time. 😊

[@Aceimus1066]

What a series! Brilliant

[@prixmgify]

Is great to see Ben 💜❤️💜❤️

[@cmwau]

Read the book, saw the live show and now the tv series x really all outstanding x

[@megx5998]

Loved the book and loveddddd the show! Ben was fantastic in it.

[@etienll]

Painfully beautiful series

[@stephenoneill9850]

It was the best drama I have ever seen...it was just brilliant. Ambika Mod stole the show for me...she was just brilliant ❤❤

[@jacobsed6665]

Omg I need more behind the scenes!

[@serasen5126]

I'm so in love with him.

[@davidc6122]

Spoiler alert: he's got a husband already

[@davidc6122]

Update: They separated last month due to pressures of work sadly

[@ratbastardtm9479]

One of the kids at the beaver group my mother works is his nephew, lucky kid

[@elkpaz560]

You'd like to think they were 'superhuman!' Grateful for competence and honesty.

[@petercrosland5502]

Nothing ever half arsed in a Whishaw performance, an arse and a hall in anything he has ever done. Bless.

[@jamesobrien7338]

Such a realistic represnation of suicide in a series to which I was oblivious that would happen, which further shows the realness of that situation

[@ruthlester-scott7572]

Adore Ben.....loved this series, so hope there's more to come....laughed cried (Shruti's death devastated me.... sorry to those who haven't seen it yet 🤔!).... brilliant book, wonderful series.... please give us another dose of the wonderful world of Dr Kay???..... please!!! ❤️

[@tomshaw4186]

From The Responder to This is Going To Hurt, Time and Normal People, the BBC have been brilliant in recent years

[@NSankeerthUrkec]

He's a great actor 😊

[@jillmccallion4753]

I love him so much he played q from James Bond and Michael banks from Merry Poppins returns

[@iamfinky]

I've not seen the show yet as I wasn't really sure what it was about, but watching this clip (?) trail (?) has given me something: Ben Whishwaw, as a normal person. I get the feeling that, in this interview, he's fully himself - not acting as anyone else or anything other than himself and that's quite nice to see. I might actually watch this series now :D

[@franklinzhong]

I love Ben Whitshaw!!

[@davidc6122]

Check him out at age 17 in Birds Eye Chicken Curry TV ad available on KZbin. You will see from that he was always going to be a great actor

[@yourmum569]

I love ben too much aaaaa

[@sheilasmall873]

I've just binged watched this it was brilliant

[@lorraineselby]

Excellent entertainment. Bravo to all involved 👏🏻

[@oatcake1966]

Brilliant tv show. I love it.

[@simbasmomma]

Loved the book loved the series. The series feels darker the book was more funny but I watched all seven back to back nearly it was brilliant to watch

[@superheart6025]

Ambika Mod who played Shruti absolutely burned. She was amazing. No recognition, no real interviews of her.

[@gregXxo]

I don't like medical shows so only started it because of Ben but was soon engrossed in her character as well

[@azriel3683]

ben wishaw my soulmate

i love Ben 😭😭😭

[@FoodHead250]

Wow amazing

[@bagwipes]

Ben Whishaw's portrayal of Adam reminds me so much of Dylan in Casualty.

[@randalllaue4042]

So glad I found this!!!

[@polkadots2823]

i can't unsee Paddington bear when he talk 😆

[@flannerymonaghan-morris4825]

God Ben is so cute!

[@Maya_Pinion]

He's a sweetie,lovely man,actor....I will say his mommy,or someone needs to give him a 🥪.

[@gulyaswift1503]

He’s nice

[@kennethbowry1521]

The bet thing I have seen in years,, and great Actor time for a BAFTA Well done Ben.

[@user-hp5hu2ey3t]

Great actor!@@

[@rydanabdyl2461]

just watched his movie perfume, then come here😁

[@drpriyeshgupta]

I broke down in ‘shoulder dystosia’ scene in the last episode!!!!!

[@ruthsoriano6886]

He sounded like Paddington when he said “ Holy Sh*t”, he did voice Paddington either way.

[@nutmeg4000]

HE NEEDS TO BE WILLIAM AFTON IDFC

[@SirAMG63]

Q, is that you? 😂

[@jessi17miel]

So when's series two dropping? 💙

[@NSankeerthUrkec]

I heard that this was very great and very good

[@katebanks9340]

argh - love Ben Wishaw, loved episode 1, also currently pregnant and not sure I can watch another stomach being torn open... what dilemmas, eh

[@strangerrrrrrr]

please season 2 😭😭😭

[@janemorrow6672]

Anyone know if we’re going to be able to get this in Australia.

[@commonsense2680]

Why do some of the best most gorgeous actors happen to be gay? This man has been my love forever! and I'm sorry if that is offensive. You are my dream!

[@Atz22]

The series was definitely a good watch but tbh it's not better than the book...would highly recommend reading the book first then watching 👍

[@georgiexoxo7230]

fun fact: my auntie and mum when to school with ben and my auntie was in his friend group (i think they dated a bit when he was in the closet) and they were the theatre kid group lol

[@user-bl2wu4yv6g]

Great 👍

[@Alekrion]

Its really touching and it was kinda...revelation i think, thats NHS somehow similar to my Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund. Seems like most of state's healthcare systems lack of funding and stuff. Thats sad.

[@mairinkelly-may8998]

One of my favourite books and Ben Whishaw is just fab AND the rest of cast especially awful consultant and Ambika as Shruti.

[@dynamosaurusimperious2718]

This was pretty good