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Doctors (BBC soap drama)

All the latest news and features on BBC medical soap drama Doctors, which aired from March 2000 to November 2024. The series was set in the fictional West Midlands town of Letherbridge, and followed the lives of staff at an NHS doctor's surgery and a university campus surgery.

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Doctors star reveals heartbreaking moment cast were told the show has been axed

Channel: Soaps Soaps October 20, 2023 By Calli Kitson
The cast of Doctors

The BBC's decision to axe Doctors is nonsense - its best years lie ahead

Channel: Soaps Soaps October 19, 2023 By Chris Hallam
FILE PHOTO: The BBC logo is displayed above the entrance to the BBC headquarters in London, Britain, July 10, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

BBC axes legendary soap after 23 years

Channel: Soaps Soaps October 20, 2023 By Stephen Patterson
Sandy in EastEnders

Who is Martha Cope as she joins Emmerdale and who did she play in EastEnders?

Channel: Emmerdale Emmerdale October 23, 2023 By Rebecca Sayce
The Rovers Return pub in Coronation Street

Coronation Street legend quits soap role leaving everyone surprised

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street September 25, 2023 By Maisie Spackman
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Ex-Coronation Street star lands a new role in Doctors

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street September 14, 2023 By Sue Haasler
Dotty on the phone in the market in EastEnders

EastEnders star cast in another soap after Dotty Cotton's exit

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders October 20, 2023 By Calli Kitson
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (919677ak) Anita Carey The British Soap Awards - 09 May 2009 EastEnders won the battle of the soaps at last weekend?s British Soap Awards held on the drama series? home turf: BBC Television Centre. As well as winning the esteemed Best Soap award, the BBC One show scooped another six awards, including a lifetime achievement honour for actress and national institution, Barbara Windsor. Their other prizes were won by Robert Kazinsky (Best Actor), Nina Wadia (Best Comedy Performance) and Maisie Smith (Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor). It was the second year running that EastEnders beat off all competition for the Best Soap title. Their big rival, ITV?s long-running Coronation Street, still managed to get six awards of their own, including Best Actress for Katherine Kelly, Best Newcomer for Craig Gazey, an achievement award for writer Peter Whalley and the Best Villain title going to Gray O?Brien. Host for the evening was Philip Schofield and after the ceremony the guests moved on to the after party where they bopped and shimmied the night away.

Coronation Street and Doctors star Anita Carey dies aged 75

Channel: Soaps Soaps October 20, 2023 By Stephen Patterson

Why is Doctors not on this week and when will it return?

Channel: Soaps Soaps July 23, 2023 By Caroline Westbrook
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/REX/Shutterstock (10682516k) The cast of Hollyoaks swamp the stage at the Hackney Empire after after winning the top Award of Best British Soap 'British Soap Awards' TV Programme, Hackney Empire, London, Britain. - 24 May 2014 'The British Soap Awards Celebrates 21 Years' TV Show, UK - 2020 Over the last 21 years, the only TV awards ceremony devoted entirely to Soap has applauded the towering triumphs and powerhouse performances from Britain's most popular shows. For one night each year, Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Doctors and Hollyoaks come together to recognise excellence in serial drama - with no shortage of dazzling, dramatic and noisy moments!

British Soap Awards 2023: When are they, and who's nominated?

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street July 31, 2023 By Elizabeth Atkin
Phillip Schofield presents British Soap Awards

Phillip Schofield's Soap Awards replacement confirmed after his ITV resignation

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street October 20, 2023 By Emily Bashforth
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/REX/Shutterstock (10682516k) The cast of Hollyoaks swamp the stage at the Hackney Empire after after winning the top Award of Best British Soap 'British Soap Awards' TV Programme, Hackney Empire, London, Britain. - 24 May 2014 'The British Soap Awards Celebrates 21 Years' TV Show, UK - 2020 Over the last 21 years, the only TV awards ceremony devoted entirely to Soap has applauded the towering triumphs and powerhouse performances from Britain's most popular shows. For one night each year, Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Doctors and Hollyoaks come together to recognise excellence in serial drama - with no shortage of dazzling, dramatic and noisy moments!

British Soap Awards 2023: When are they, and who's nominated?

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street June 3, 2023 By Elizabeth Atkin
Doctor with a phone

ChatGPT found to be 'more empathetic' to patients than doctors

Channel: Tech Tech April 28, 2023 By Nilima Marshall
Kellie Shirley smiling

EastEnders star Kellie Shirley lands soap role after birth of baby

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders October 20, 2023 By Maisie Spackman
WORLD PRODUCTIONS FOR ITV MALPRACTICE EPISODE 1 Pictured: NIAMH ALGAR as Dr Lucinda Edwards. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: patrick.smith@itv.com

Malpractice star Niamh Algar ‘triggered’ while filming intense ITV medical drama

Channel: TV TV October 20, 2023 By Ruth Lawes

Al's patient tries to livestream his consultation in Doctors

Channel: Soaps Soaps April 21, 2023 By Chris Hallam
Ashley Price's Doctors character, Sid Vere

Sid tries to help grieving Rob and Imogen in Doctors

Channel: Soaps Soaps April 19, 2023 By Chris Hallam
Scarlett and Ollie bond in Doctors

Ollie and Scarlett bond as Rich leaves in Doctors

Channel: Soaps Soaps April 18, 2023 By Chris Hallam
Daniel in his office at the Mill Health Centre in Doctors

Is Daniel Granger leaving Doctors?

Channel: Soaps Soaps October 20, 2023 By Jon Fellowes
Bear in his office at The Mill Health Centre in Doctors

Bear meets a young woman who's lost her memory in Doctors

Channel: Soaps Soaps October 20, 2023 By Chris Hallam