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Local Radio,26 Nov 2025,29 mins,

Contains some scenes of a sexual nature and scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.

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NHS surgeon Neil Hopper was hailed as a hero when he returned to work after having both his legs amputated, however, he hides a dark secret. His secret? The damage to his legs was self-inflicted. Get in touch via email: [email protected]. Presenter: Rima Ahmed. Reporter: Tamsin Melville. Written and produced by Luke de Costa. Researcher: Bethan Davies. Social Media: Fede Marilotti. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge. Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin. Details of information and support with body image are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

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