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Adam Kay: 'If you were casting yourself, wouldn't you choose Ben Whishaw?'
In his intensely personal new memoir, the doctor turned comedy writer describes his eating disorder and being sexually assaulted. Here he takes questions from politicians, health workers, authors and Observer readers.
Kate Kellaway, The Observer, 18th September 2022Adam Kay reveals reveals he was raped in a sauna in New Zealand
Kay has revealed the horror of being raped in a New Zealand sauna in a new book about how he left behind a career in medicine for comedy and writing.
Padraig Collins, Daily Mail, 11th September 2022Need to cure insomnia? Adam Kay on the sleep aids that actually work
What's the most effective gadget for getting a good night's sleep? Our exhausted guinea pig puts them to the test.
The Times, 6th August 202250 Edinburgh shows picked by a true comedy lover
A bit of a change for our Edinburgh preview feature today. Rather than based on any theme, these are 50 shows chosen by comedy connoisseur Corry Shaw.
Corry Shaw, Chortle, 28th July 2022Trapeze reveals Adam Kay's new book Undoctored as Waterstones window turns neon
Orion has unveiled the cover of Adam Kay's upcoming book Undoctored, to be published by Trapeze on 15th September, with Waterstones Gower Street bringing it to life using a neon green light installation.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 20th July 2022Liz Kingsman nominated for South Bank Breakthrough Award
Liz Kingsman has been shortlisted for The Times Breakthrough Award in the South Bank Sky Arts Awards. Meanwhile Starstruck, We Are Lady Parts and Alma's Not Normal are up for the Comedy prize.
British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2022A medic's take on This Is Going To Hurt
Charlie Easmon casts a medic's eye over the acclaimed This Is Going To Hurt and compares it with other TV hospital dramas.
Charlie Easmon, Royal Television Society, 10th March 2022This Is Going To Hurt disrespectful to women? No it isn't
Driving the book and the script is a commitment to do justice to people's experiences and lives.
Val Walsh, The Guardian, 25th February 2022Review: This Is Going To Hurt hooks you in from the start
Most of us work to live, but junior doctor Adam lives to work.
Tracey Bryce, The Sunday Post, 23rd February 2022Adam Kay issues warning over potentially dangerous medical advice
The doctor behind NHS television drama This Is Going To Hurt has warned viewers about potentially dangerous medical advice on the show. A controversial scene in the final episode of the medical drama - based on the book by Adam Kay - sees a medic give a concerned friend a device to check her baby's heartbeat at home.
Daily Mail, 20th February 2022