A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at many popular productions from medical advisor Dr John Gayner.

In a career spanning five decades, Dr John Gayner acted as a medical adviser on dozens of TV and film sets. This led to a collection of stories that entertain and show what went into the making of many well-known films. This is an engrossing read for fans of This is Going to Hurt  and When Breath Becomes Air.

About the author 

Dr John Gayner trained as a doctor at St Thomas’ Hospital, London. He began his clinical career under the auspices of an orthopaedic surgeon in the mould of Sir Lancelot Spratt in Doctor in the House. He taught John and other trainee doctors by telling memorable stories that would help the students recall important medical facts. In doing so, he helped John’s medical training, but also taught him the art of storytelling.