This Is Going to Hurt viewers hail "brilliant" and "intense" comedy-drama

"Fabulous! Just like the book," wrote one viewer. "Very funny, yet totally shows the tragic side. Whishaw is incredible. God save the NHS."

Another fan wrote that it was "absolutely brilliant from start to finish", while one remarked that it was "a lot more intense than [they] expected".

The performance of Ben Whishaw, who stars in the lead role of junior doctor Adam Kay, also came in for special praise with one viewer commenting that he was the "right man for the job".

Meanwhile, one fan made reference to his role in the James Bond films, writing, "This was great. Really funny and I managed to set aside that thing in my head telling me I was watching Q deliver babies."

This Is Going to Hurt is based on Adam Kay's best-selling memoir of the same name, and recounts his experience working as a junior doctor on the obstetrics and gynaecology ward of a hospital, while he was also dealing with various issues in his personal life.

Alongside Whishaw, the seven-episode series also stars the likes of Dame Harriet Walter, Alex Jennings, and Kadiff Kirwan in addition to newcomer Ambika Mod.

Read more: This Is Going to Hurt review: Hilarious yet heart-breaking tribute to NHS

This Is Going to Hurt continues on BBC One at 9pm on Tuesday 15th February, and all seven episodes are currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer. While you’re waiting visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight.

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