Doctors fans have launched a petition in the hopes of saving the soap following its shock cancellation.
The BBC announced yesterday (October 18) that the long-running medical drama will be coming to an end after 23 years due to financing issues.
However, loyal fans have now drawn up a change.org petition to try and persuade the broadcaster to reconsider its decision.
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"This show has been a staple of the BBC’s daytime schedule for more than two decades, providing entertainment and comfort to millions across the UK," the petition reads.
"The axing of this beloved series after 23 years is not just an end to another TV show – it represents a loss in our daily routines and shared cultural experiences.
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"The decision to cancel Doctors comes despite its consistent performance in ratings. According to Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB), Doctors regularly attracts over one million viewers per episode, demonstrating its enduring appeal among audiences."
The petition goes on to "urge the BBC to reconsider this decision," adding that Doctors "holds significant sentimental value for many viewers."
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"It is not just about preserving a TV show; it's about acknowledging and respecting what this series means to us – its loyal audience," it concludes.
Neighbours fans also launched a petition to save the Australian soap after it was axed last year. It was later revived by Amazon Freevee, so there might still be hope for Doctors yet.
Meanwhile, the Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB), as well as performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity, have also expressed concern over the cancellation of Doctors.
The soap has long given many first-time writers and actors their first opportunity to get into the industry, so the two unions are concerned about where those opportunities might come from now.
Doctors airs on BBC One.
