In a startlingly frank and emotional interview on BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, acclaimed Welsh actress Eve Myles recounted a terrifying on-set accident that left her fearing for her life and her career.
The Torchwood and Keeping Faith star detailed the horrific incident that occurred while filming the drama series Frankie for the BBC. A heavy, 300-year-old door, which was meant to be a controlled prop, slammed shut with immense force directly onto Myles's head.
'I saw my life flash before my eyes,' Myles confessed to the host, describing the moment of impact. The force was so violent it shattered her skull in two places and severed nerves in her face, leading to a long and arduous recovery.
A Long Road to Recovery
The physical injuries were just the beginning. Myles suffered from severe concussion and was subsequently diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The trauma forced her to take an extended hiatus from the profession she loves, a period she describes as one of the darkest of her life.
'My brain was broken,' she revealed, explaining the profound impact the injury had on her mental health and cognitive functions. The actress had to relearn basic skills and undergo extensive therapy to manage the PTSD before she could even consider returning to work.
A Call for Industry-Wide Change
Beyond sharing her personal story, Myles used the powerful platform to issue a stark warning about safety standards on television and film sets. She expressed deep concern that a similar, or even worse, accident could easily happen again without stricter protocols and greater accountability for the wellbeing of cast and crew.
Her brave testimony has sparked a crucial conversation within the UK's entertainment industry about the duty of care owed to performers and the often-hidden physical dangers they can face in bringing stories to life.
