Doctors is an English daytime television soap opera, which started in 2000. It is produced by BBC Birmingham and screened on BBC One. It tells the story of the staff at the fictional Mill Health Centre. It originally starred Christopher Timothy (who made his name as James Herriot in the series All Creatures Great and Small) as Dr. Brendan McGuire from the series' inception until he left in May 2006.
The series was different from the other British soaps in that, prior to 2007, it took lengthy breaks in transmission over the summer. This year, however, there has been no summer break. It was originally filmed at the BBC's Pebble Mill studios in Edgbaston, Birmingham. However, four years into the show's life Pebble Mill was closed down so the soap moved to the BBC Drama Village site in Selly Oak. Portions of the show involving the police station are filmed at the BMS World Mission premises known as IMC International Mission Centre at 24 Weoley Park Road in Selly Oak.
On Monday 26 November 2007, Doctors moved from its 14:05 slot to the earlier time of 13:40, replacing Neighbours, which is now broadcast on Five. Doctors then again moved from its 13:40 slot to the later time of 13:45 from Monday 11 February 2008, replacing Neighbours, which is now broadcast on Five. The timeslot was changed again on April 29th to 13:40, the change was due to the launch of new afternoon soap, Out of the Blue (2008 TV series).
Cast list
Cast Changes
Semi-regular cast
- Jon Carver, who plays Custody Sergeant Vic Scott, is the longest serving cast member having joined the show in the first series. However, due to the character's irregular appearances, he is not considered a cast regular.
- Jessica Gallagher as Bracken Woodson
Past cast members
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