The BBC has pulled the plug on long-running medical drama “Holby City” after 23 years.
In a statement, the corporation hinted that it was bringing the program to an end in March 2022 in order to foster new programs across the country. Earlier this year, the BBC unveiled a six-year plan that will see the broadcaster expand key services outside of London and further afield in the U.K. with a pot of $978 million set aside for the undertaking. “Holby City” is filmed at BBC Elstree Centre, which is located in Borehamwood, just north of London.
“We are incredibly proud of ‘Holby City’ but it’s with great sadness that we are announcing that after 23 years, the show will end on screen in March of next year,” reads a BBC statement shared with Variety.
“We sometimes have to make difficult decisions to make room for new opportunities and as part of the...
In a statement, the corporation hinted that it was bringing the program to an end in March 2022 in order to foster new programs across the country. Earlier this year, the BBC unveiled a six-year plan that will see the broadcaster expand key services outside of London and further afield in the U.K. with a pot of $978 million set aside for the undertaking. “Holby City” is filmed at BBC Elstree Centre, which is located in Borehamwood, just north of London.
“We are incredibly proud of ‘Holby City’ but it’s with great sadness that we are announcing that after 23 years, the show will end on screen in March of next year,” reads a BBC statement shared with Variety.
“We sometimes have to make difficult decisions to make room for new opportunities and as part of the...
- 6/2/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Holby City's executive producer Tony McHale is to stand down from his role, it has been announced. McHale co-created Casualty's sister show alongside Mal Young, wrote the first ever episode which aired in 1999 and served as the programme's lead writer, before opting to take a break several years later. He then returned in 2006 as executive producer. Speaking of his decision to stand down, he said: "I've had a terrific four years on Holby and am thrilled with what we've achieved. I'd like to thank cast, crew and production for all their hard work, talent and dedication. I know the show will go on from strength to strength." Controller of drama at the BBC John Yorke said: "It's been a privilege to work with him, and we will (more)...
- 12/14/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
As part of Digital Spy's Producer Season 2009, we recently caught up with Holby City's leading duo Tony McHale and Dina Kyle - the programme's executive and series producers respectively - to find out what's on the horizon for the wards' medical staff, including Faye, Chrissie and the new brother and sister trainees, Oliver and Penny Valentine. We've seen Rachel involved in Daisha's storyline, but will we learn more about her soon?
Dk "Sadly, the lovely Rachel was transferred up to Geriatrics a short while ago. Although she is still working in the hospital, we are not likely to see her on our regular wards for some time." Are we going to see Rachel's boyfriend or is it just a myth?
Tm "In Holby, I would never say ‘never’... There may be a time in the future when we see both Rachel and her boyfriend." (more)...
Dk "Sadly, the lovely Rachel was transferred up to Geriatrics a short while ago. Although she is still working in the hospital, we are not likely to see her on our regular wards for some time." Are we going to see Rachel's boyfriend or is it just a myth?
Tm "In Holby, I would never say ‘never’... There may be a time in the future when we see both Rachel and her boyfriend." (more)...
- 5/28/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
The cast and crew of Bbc's Holby City have revealed their delight at picking up a Bafta TV Award.
Co-creator and executive producer Tony McHale was pleased that the show could no longer be considered "the bridesmaid".
Speaking after the win in the best continuing drama category, he said: "It's just fantastic not being the bridesmaid. We've been the bridesmaid for quite a few years. Not only in these awards but in other awards. It's just a fantastic feeling that we've actually . . .
Co-creator and executive producer Tony McHale was pleased that the show could no longer be considered "the bridesmaid".
Speaking after the win in the best continuing drama category, he said: "It's just fantastic not being the bridesmaid. We've been the bridesmaid for quite a few years. Not only in these awards but in other awards. It's just a fantastic feeling that we've actually . . .
- 4/21/2008
- by Simon_Reynolds_imdb_@digitalspy.co.uk (Simon Reynolds)
- Digital Spy
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