November 15th 2024.
After 24 years on the air, the beloved BBC soap Doctors has come to an end, leaving fans heartbroken and eager to know what will fill the void in their daytime schedule. The final episode aired yesterday, and it was an emotional rollercoaster as the team at the Mill fought to take back control of their practice from the troublesome new partner, Graham Elton.
In the end, the doctors emerged victorious, with everyone pitching in to invest in the practice and keep it running. It was a happy ending for the characters and the fans alike. But now, the question on everyone's minds is: what will replace Doctors on BBC One?
Unfortunately, it won't be more episodes of the recently returned Hope Street, which currently airs in the same time slot on Fridays. Instead, Scam Interceptors, a consumer show hosted by Rav Wilding, will take over the Monday to Thursday slot at 2pm. The remaining episodes from its third series, which began in June, will be broadcasted starting from the week commencing November 18.
The decision to cancel Doctors was announced by the BBC in October of last year, citing increased production costs as the main reason. A spokesperson stated, "We have taken the very difficult decision to bring daytime drama Doctors to an end after 23 years." They also mentioned the challenges of funding and the need to make tough choices in order to deliver greater value to audiences.
But the BBC remains committed to the West Midlands, where Doctors was filmed, and all of the funding for the show will be reinvested into new programming in the region. The cast and crew of Doctors, who have been involved in the show since 2000, were thanked for their contributions.
Actor Chris Walker, who has played police officer Rob Hollins since 2009, shared his sadness over the show's cancellation. He admitted to feeling "bereaved" and even cried while filming the final scenes. But he also found the experience uplifting, as he and his co-stars shared a special bond.
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