The BBC has announced that its long-running soap Doctors, about the team at a busy Midlands GP practice, will come to an end – but TV directors have criticised the move
Top TV bosses are worried that the cancellation of daytime soap Doctors after 23 years could mean a "vital stepping stone" for newcomers in the industry is lost.
He said: "At a time when directors and production teams are struggling for work, it's especially sad to see this long-running drama come to an end. For many of our members, Doctors has been a launchpad for their careers." "We want to understand the BBC's plans as to how they will provide the career pathways that are being lost. How will the BBC ensure other recent daytime commissions bridge the gap to ensure continuing drama remains a rung in the ladder in the career of a director?"
The broadcaster explained that the show had become too costly to produce, requiring either investment for set refurbishment or relocation. "With a flat licence fee, the BBC's funding challenges mean we have to make tough choices in order to deliver greater value to audiences. We remain fully committed to the West Midlands and all of the funding for Doctors will be reinvested into new programming in the region. We would like to thank all the Doctors cast and crew who have been involved in the show since 2000.
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