SHOCKING NEWS!! The beginning of March was the last day of filming for the cast and crew of BBC’s Doctors as the medical drama comes to an end after 24 years

 

BBC made the difficult announcement late last year that it would be ending the beloved medical drama Doctors after 24 years. The show, which first premiered in 2000, was canceled due to ongoing funding challenges. Although the final episodes will air later this year, filming has already wrapped. However, not everyone is pleased with the decision, especially those who have worked on the show for many years.

Screenwriter Philip Ralph, who had been a writer for Doctors for 19 years, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration. He penned a lengthy post reflecting on the impact of the show’s cancellation, stating: “Today is the last day of filming @BBCDoctors. A show that has run for 24 years, employed thousands, and produced over 4,500 episodes, will call ‘cut’ for the final time.”

Philip went on to explain how the show’s cancellation affects not only the cast and crew but also the wider industry. He emphasized that Doctors had provided valuable opportunities and experience for many individuals in the industry, creating a vital stepping stone for countless careers. He also criticized the lack of career progression in the industry, lamenting the loss of such an important training ground for talent and creative narratives.

The screenwriter’s post sparked a wave of support on social media, with users agreeing that the decision to cancel Doctors was a major blow to both the TV industry and audiences alike. Many argued that the show had been a key platform for developing talent, addressing important social issues, and providing jobs. The loss of Doctors will leave a significant gap in the television landscape, and the industry now faces even more challenges with fewer opportunities for new creatives to break through.

  BBC made the difficult announcement late last year that it would be ending the beloved medical drama Doctors after 24 years. The show, which first premiered in 2000, was canceled due to ongoing funding challenges. Although the final episodes will air later this year, filming has already wrapped. However, not everyone is pleased with…