Doctor Doctor.
After only two weeks on air, Essential Media’s Doctor Doctor has been renewed by the Nine Network for a second season.
The cast of Rodger Corser (Hugh), Nicole da Silva (Charlie) Steve Bisley (Jim), Ryan Johnson (Matt), Tina Bursill (Meryl), Hayley McElhinney (Penny), Shalom Brune-Franklin (Aoife), Matt Castley (Ajax), Chloe Bayliss (Hayley), Charles Wu (Ken) and Belinda Bromilow (Betty) will all be back for season two.
“We are delighted with how Australian audiences have fallen in love with Doctor Doctor, an incredible cast and a story full of heart. We are looking forward to working with Essential Media and Entertainment on series two,” said Nine’s heads of drama, Jo Rooney and Andy Ryan, in a joint statement.
Essential Media’s Ian Collie said he loved how the national audience had taken to Doctor Doctor.
"It’s a show with heart and smarts and [we're] thrilled that Nine are backing us to go again. Roll on season two!” he said.
• Read IF’s chat with Ian Collie about the genesis of Doctor Doctor.
Doctor Doctor is produced by Essential Media & Entertainment for the Nine Network with the assistance of Screen Australia and Screen NSW.