The popular Channel Nine series filmed in Mudgee will end at the end of the current fifth season with Nine and producers Easy Tiger confirming the news this week.
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The show, which transformed Mudgee into the fictional town of Whyhope, follows Hugh Knight, played by Rodger Corser, a heart surgeon, who is punished and is put on probation and forced to work in the country for a year as a G.P.
The show debuted in 2016 and production has been back and forth from Mudgee ever since, giving the town a welcome national spotlight.
Channel 9's Head of Drama, Andy Ryan and Easy Tiger's Founder and Producer, Ian Collie provided a statement to the Mudgee Guardian regarding the show's cancellation.
"For five incredible seasons, Australia has shared in the journey of everybody's favourite bad boy doctor, Hugh Knight, his fabulously flawed family and the beautiful town of Whyhope," they said.
"But all journeys have a destination, and after five seasons it's finally crunch time in Hugh's roller-coaster search for redemption and love. We are thrilled to bring the story to a fitting climax in a way that honours the characters and will surprise and delight the audience.
"Doctor Doctor has been a domestic and international success, as well as a showcase of outstanding Australian talent. Channel 9 and Easy Tiger are immensely proud of what Doctor Doctor has achieved. It has been a privilege to entertain our loyal viewers, as well as collaborate with our magnificent cast and crew for five seasons".
Speaking to the Mudgee Guardian in 2018, asked lead actor Rodger Corser explained why he thought the show was so popular.
"It has that mix of comedy and drama, we've got heart and warmth," he said.
"We don't discount how great the show looks either, it's a real credit to all of the crew. But also, Mudgee is a big star of the show, there's a reason we chose this location. We can go and shoot at a winery or a mine or in Market Street with the famous clock in view. Not to mention all the beautiful buildings around, it's all very accessible."
Rodger Corser shared the news on his Instagram account.
We kind of hinted at the start of the season but now the cat is truly outa the bag...After 5 amazing years it's with much joy and sadness we say goodbye to the town of Whyhope. Joy from all the great memories and sadness that all good things must come to an end. Though we feel so lucky to go out as we wished...with a truly satisfying final act and ending to our story. Will Hugh finally find happiness and will that be a new life in the big smoke or perhaps not?!
Thank you to all our loyal viewers we couldn't have got here without you. Lots of love from your friends in Whyhope.
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