Medical doctors actor Chris Walker has mentioned he feels ‘bereaved’ following the BBC’s determination to axe the daytime cleaning soap.
The present was cancelled after 24 years in October 2023, with the ultimate episode set to air later this month.
Chris, has performed police officer Rob Hollins since 2009, admitting he cried whereas filming the cleaning soap’s closing scenes, calling the expertise ‘extremely emotional’.
In an interview with TV Occasions journal, he mentioned: ‘I used to be – and nonetheless am to a level – a bit bereaved, which I do know would possibly sound dramatic.
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‘My different half, Sharon, mentioned to me, “It wasn’t only a job, it turned your identification,” and it’s very unhappy to lose that. And to not be with all of the fabulous individuals who’ve turn into shut associates. However life strikes on.
‘Nothing is eternally and the BBC have made their alternative, and that’s the best way it’s.’
Of last-ever episode, Chris continued: ‘It was extremely emotional, and I cried.
‘Everybody within the constructing applauded every actor who got here again to base for the final time. But it surely was additionally uplifting, as a result of all of us cherished one another.’
Chris branded the BBC’s determination to axe Medical doctors ‘a crying disgrace for the trade’, noting the way it had given many individuals – each behind and in entrance of the digicam – their begin in TV.
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Amongst those that appeared in Medical doctors early of their profession embrace Eddie Redmayne, Sheridan Smith, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jodie Comer and Claire Foy.
‘One in every of my favorite issues was when actors got here in and it was their first TV function,’ Chris added.
As followers put together for the ultimate episode of Medical doctors subsequent week, a handful of spoilers have been revealed for the final instalment.
You’ll be able to check out Metro‘s gallery of Medical doctors footage from the finale week proper right here, which additionally options teasers from a tribute present referred to as Medical doctors: A Celebration.
In case you’ve bought a cleaning soap or TV story, video or footage get in contact by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to listen to from you.
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