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Body of Proof

Nov 26, 2025
29 mins

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Episode Description

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: behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk.

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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