Archive · 20 Aug 2025
BBC Adapts Adam Kay’s ‘Dexter Procter’ for TV
The BBC is turning Adam Kay's book about a 10-year-old doctor named Dexter Procter into a TV show.
Dexter is a very young doctor who solves medical problems, and the show follows his adventures.
A famous actor, Peter Serafinowicz, will play a doctor who is jealous of Dexter.
Other well-known actors are also in the cast.
The show will be on the BBC, and it's aimed at families, promising lots of funny moments for everyone.
BBC is adapting Adam Kay’s children’s novel, 'Dexter Procter: The 10-Year-Old Doctor', for television.
Cian Eagle-Service and Peter Serafinowicz will star in the two-part special.
The show features Dexter Procter, a 10-year-old doctor, solving medical mysteries.
Peter Serafinowicz plays Dr. Drake, a jealous colleague attempting to get Dexter fired.
The special will launch later this year on BBC iPlayer, CBBC, and BBC One.
- Who
- Cian Eagle-Service and Peter Serafinowicz will star, alongside other actors like Jameela Jamil and Konnie Huq.
- What
- The BBC is adapting Adam Kay’s novel 'Dexter Procter: The 10-Year-Old Doctor' into a two-part TV special.
- When
- The show will launch later this year.
- Where
- Filming took place in the Wirral, in northwest England.
- Why
- To entertain audiences with a story about a child doctor and to bring family-friendly programming to BBC One.
Dexter Procter's perspective
Dr. Drake's perspective
Dexter's Medical Prowess vs. Dr. Drake's Jealousy
Dexter Procter's perspective
Dexter is a talented young doctor.
Dr. Drake's perspective
Dr. Drake is jealous of Dexter.
- Show Title
- Dexter Procter: The 10-Year-Old Doctor
- Based on
- Adam Kay's children's novel
- Starring
- Cian Eagle-Service and Peter Serafinowicz
- Director
- Matt Lipsey
- Producer
- Arabella McGuigan
- Launch Platform
- BBC iPlayer, CBBC, BBC One