James Buckley returns to work with Michelle Keegan after health diagnosis and doctor’s booze ban

JAMES Buckley is getting stuck back into work as he was pictured on set with Michelle Keegan this week to film their new Netflix drama. It comes after The Inbetweeners star was diagnosed with high lipoprotein(a), an inherited condition linked to cholesterol, and revealed he was still drinking – despite the advice of doctors. James Buckley has returned to work this week after revealing his worrying health diagnosis Credit: Splash The actor is currently filming in Cheshire for Harlan Coben’s new Netflix series, which also features Michelle Keegan Credit: Splash Pictured in Cheshire on Wednesday, James and Michelle were filming for Harlan Coben’s new drama The Woods. The actor donned a bright blue patterned T-shirt with a pair of green chinos as he stood by the show’s crew and a casually dressed Michelle. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! James will portray character Lonnie Berger in the eight-episode series. Earlier this week, James – known for his role as Jay Cartwright in Channel 4 sitcom The Inbetweeners – revealed his health diagnosis. He appeared in the zone back at work despite the recent health woes Credit: Splash James revealed his diagnosis earlier this week on his podcast with wife Clair Credit: YouTube / At Home With The Buckleys James’s condition, which affects around one in five people, puts him at increased risk of cardiovascular problems because it can contribute to a build-up of plaque in the arteries. This means James has had to cut down on drinking and takeaways. James explained he had a health check after wife Clair was rushed to hospital in an ambulance, having suffered severe dehydration. When a blood test he did highlighted concern, James asked for further tests. Most read in Showbiz He said in the podcast: “I’ve also had health problems as well. It’s something to do with my Lipoprotein(a), something to do with that. “There’s nothing you can do about it, by the way. And the doctor’s just been like, ‘you need to change’.” As well as giving up drinking for the time being, James also had to restructure his diet. However, his wife Clair then revealed he hadn’t quite followed the rules on giving up drinking. Speaking on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, his wife Clair said: “He still drinks! He did knock it on the head for a little while, but he still goes to the pub.” Comment now