Initially one of Gemma’s patients – and also the teacher of her 15-year-old son, Tom – there are a lot of reasons to suspect that there’s more to James than meets the eye.

Puwanarajah, however, has done his best to assure viewers that his mysterious character’s intentions are entirely honourable – and that James actually has forged a genuine connection with Gemma.

“James is attracted to Gemma and they have a connection,” Prasanna told Digital Spy. “After their first date [gatecrashing Simon's wedding party], there is an honesty in that which is appealing and genuine.

“She's not trying to hide what's going on in her life, she's like – this is my life, take it or leave it. So James is thinking, I've met this person in an unexpected way that was weird, but he is attracted to that, and her honesty.

“From his point of view there are clearly obstacles – [but] everyone has obstacles...”

Doctor Foster fans, the truth about James has been revealed…