My Dear Donors,

It is with a heavy heart that I report to you that I have given notice of termination of my contract with Big Baby Productions Ltd, and will no longer be involved in Medicine’s Dark Secrets.

Over 7 months after filming finished, the production was significantly behind schedule and, in my view, was unlikely to be finalised. In an effort to find a way forward, I recently approached Big Baby Productions with an offer to take on the final costs of getting the production finished and made into a DVD for donors, in exchange for the footage and rights to Medicine’s Dark Secrets. My intention was to make it something that we could all be proud of, and to help ensure you, as donors, received your perks.

Unfortunately, Big Baby Productions declined this offer, and countered with one that I considered impractical and not commercially viable. In a final attempt to resolve matters, I extended my offer once more, asking Big Baby Productions to respond by 28 March 2014. That date has now lapsed with no response from them.

However, it has come to my attention that Lesley-Anne Morrison, the director of Medicine’s Dark Secrets and CEO of Big Baby Productions, has contacted several donors suggesting that she had recently sought to enter into negotiations with me and that she was waiting for my response. That is not the case.

Moreover, in a recent update via IndieGoGo to donors on 25 March 2014, Big Baby Productions has implied that the content and format of Medicine’s Dark Secrets would be undergoing major changes. I was not informed of this, nor did I consent to this.

As many of you know, I put my heart and soul into this project. I worked hard with Big Baby Productions on Medicine’s Dark Secrets for two years (during which time I did not receive any payment from them and incurred personal expenses), and I had high hopes that I would see the production on television.

I know that this update will come as a huge disappointment to you. I want you to know that I did not take this decision lightly. I have several exciting projects on the horizon, and through them, I will endeavour to make this up to you in some form or another. I have always appreciated your support. And, of course, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Dr Lindsey (The Chirurgeon’s Apprentice)