slartibartfast Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Not really, but our Dave Lloyd wrote todays episode of Doctors, and one of the patients was..............Mrs Cornick , classic ! 3 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonburyRed Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 That practice has never been the same since Mrs Tembe left 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 I remember in Eastenders a Mr. Tinnion and Lord of the Rings market stall, there were others that I can't remember at the moment. Maybe @Dave L could list 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 18, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just announced that the series is ending after 23 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 15 minutes ago, phantom said: Just announced that the series is ending after 23 years Yes, just heard that myself.................. I am totally gutted , Why can't they ditch Eastenders instead ? doctors is the only soap I watch . 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Yes, just heard that myself.................. I am totally gutted , Why can't they ditch Eastenders instead ? doctors is the only soap I watch . I would watch Doctors but I have to make an appointment 3 weeks before. 1 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 I think there was a Marvin Brown Dance Troupe in one episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 I've never watched it. What's it about?... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Super said: I've never watched it. What's it about?... The UK's least busy GP surgery. 1 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 38 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Yes, just heard that myself.................. I am totally gutted , Why can't they ditch Eastenders instead ? doctors is the only soap I watch . If it's like Neighbours it will be back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, Super said: If it's like Neighbours it will be back soon! 30 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: I would watch Doctors but I have to make an appointment 3 weeks before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: I would watch Doctors but I have to make an appointment 3 weeks before. 3 weeks..lucky you, I usually wait 5 weeks and then it gets cancelled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonburyRed Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 What are the odds…the only thread on Doctors in OTIB’s long, esteemed history...appearing just minutes before the show is canned. Just our luck!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 3 hours ago, bcfc01 said: I remember in Eastenders a Mr. Tinnion and Lord of the Rings market stall, there were others that I can't remember at the moment. Maybe @Dave L could list 'em. Any stats Dave can produce ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: I think there was a Marvin Brown Dance Troupe in one episode. From Tamworth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Open End Numb Legs said: I would watch Doctors but I have to make an appointment 3 weeks before. What's an appointment? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, 42nite said: What's an appointment? You are number.... 15 in the queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, AppyDAZE said: You are number.... 15 in the queue Is that when you ring up at 8.00? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave L Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 6 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Not really, but our Dave Lloyd wrote todays episode of Doctors, and one of the patients was..............Mrs Cornick , classic ! You missed Atkinson Street and the Ritchie Brothers who also featured today. The jewellers were originally called Pearson and Fleming, but the name got lost in the final version. I have always tried to use City players' names for minor characters. It's a petty obsession, but it makes me happy. My favourite - going back a good few years now - was a firm of solicitors called Coles, Carey and Hill. I'm gutted that the show has been axed. I've written 82 episodes over 22 years and I'll miss it hugely. But just like my time at City, nothing lasts forever. 21 2 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, Dave L said: You missed Atkinson Street and the Ritchie Brothers who also featured today. The jewellers were originally called Pearson and Fleming, but the name got lost in the final version. I have always tried to use City players' names for minor characters. It's a petty obsession, but it makes me happy. My favourite - going back a good few years now - was a firm of solicitors called Coles, Carey and Hill. I'm gutted that the show has been axed. I've written 82 episodes over 22 years and I'll miss it hugely. But just like my time at City, nothing lasts forever. 82 eps?. The ALCS must be your friend :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, Antman said: 82 eps?. The ALCS must be your friend Very much so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 49 minutes ago, Dave L said: You missed Atkinson Street and the Ritchie Brothers who also featured today. The jewellers were originally called Pearson and Fleming, but the name got lost in the final version. I have always tried to use City players' names for minor characters. It's a petty obsession, but it makes me happy. My favourite - going back a good few years now - was a firm of solicitors called Coles, Carey and Hill. I'm gutted that the show has been axed. I've written 82 episodes over 22 years and I'll miss it hugely. But just like my time at City, nothing lasts forever. Who can forget the market inspector on EE speaking to a Mr Tinnion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 I was back in the UK late last year, and accompanied my mother as she watched a few episodes. I am embarrassed to admit that I did not pick up on one City reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 55 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I was back in the UK late last year, and accompanied my mother as she watched a few episodes. I am embarrassed to admit that I did not pick up on one City reference. In fairness ,Phil, he might not have written any of the episodes you watched . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Dave L said: You missed Atkinson Street and the Ritchie Brothers who also featured today. The jewellers were originally called Pearson and Fleming, but the name got lost in the final version. I have always tried to use City players' names for minor characters. It's a petty obsession, but it makes me happy. My favourite - going back a good few years now - was a firm of solicitors called Coles, Carey and Hill. I'm gutted that the show has been axed. I've written 82 episodes over 22 years and I'll miss it hugely. But just like my time at City, nothing lasts forever. You and me both.......... it was one of the more sensible soaps, without any ridiculous sensationalism you get in "more popular" soaps. When does its run finish, I've heard both Dec. 23 and Dec 24 ? I'm up for a protest ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 It probably didn't tick enough boxes for them. I'm not a fan of the show, but a quick look through iplayer suggests to me there is plenty of crap that should be axed before a long running popular soap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 6 hours ago, slartibartfast said: You and me both.......... it was one of the more sensible soaps, without any ridiculous sensationalism you get in "more popular" soaps. When does its run finish, I've heard both Dec. 23 and Dec 24 ? I'm up for a protest ! Another production company or network may take it on. C5 perhaps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 50 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said: Another production company or network may take it on. C5 perhaps. Channel 5 will do a budget version called 'Health Centre' where the theme is more geared towards nurse practitioners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: It probably didn't tick enough boxes for them. I'm not a fan of the show, but a quick look through iplayer suggests to me there is plenty of crap that should be axed before a long running popular soap. It's going to be massively expensive to produce compared to something like Bargain Hunt which costs pennies, so if the viewing figures are similar then the axe is going to fall. Plus something like Bargain Hunt can be repeated on a loop which you can't do with a soap because of their continuous long story lines. I used to like Brookside but not enough others did so it ceased; these days I don't have a television but even when I did it never went on during the daytime so I haven't seen Doctors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 My sister was older than me so she bossed the tv controls, and the worst thing was she would watch the 4 hour omnibus on a Saturday of brookside Which clashed with the full times, me and my brother want to see the scores, and shes watching Billy corkhill put somebody under a patio 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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