ABOUT US
We are a huge base of fans who were extremely disappointed at the ABC's decision to cancel the highly rated and exceptionally popular series, the Doctor Blake Mysteries. Thankfully, on Friday 27 October 2017, Channel 7 announced they had rescued Doctor Blake! We had successfully campaigned on Facebook, email, telephone and contact forms over the space of 7-8 months for the rescue of our show! We thank Craig McLachlan, George Adams and December Media for not giving up on this award winning show and its loyal fans!
We did not believe ratings could be blamed for the cancellation, as this top rating show had been extremely high in the ratings for the past 4 years, and should we also mention that this show has now also been seen in over 130 countries around the world! This Australian drama has a HUGE international following. Not only was the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) letting down our fellow Australians, they were also letting down millions of fans around the world who, thanks to this show, now have an even wider awareness of Australia, our culture and our way of life. This awareness also impacts the Australian economy through the tourism that is generated by this show. People are visiting Australia and checking out all the locations in Ballarat, Australia as seen on this beloved program!
Anyone who is reading this has only to read the comments on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) to discover that fans of all ages are watching, discussing and loving this intelligent Australian drama. We have an extremely popular Australian production that is proving to be extremely successful globally, which in turn creates jobs for Australians whilst bringing international visitors to our Australian cities, and yet it geot cancelled by the ABC with no real explanation. Fans were angry and rightly demanded a proper explanation. Fans from ALL OVER THE WORLD united together to form the #BlakeArmy to fight for our Doctor Blake in the hopes that the series was noticed and saved! Thankfully it was noticed by Channel 7 and saved!
Everything about the Doctor Blake is exceptional, from the casting, acting, script, writing, producing, directing, sets and costumes, and most importantly, locations!
We successfully put our case forward as to why thousands of us believe the Doctor Blake Mysteries should continue, as follows:
We thank Channel 7 for acknowledging the HUGE success this show is and we ALL look forward to seeing future episodes/telemovies of our beloved Doctor! Fans all over the world are celebrating this exciting news!!!!!!!
We did not believe ratings could be blamed for the cancellation, as this top rating show had been extremely high in the ratings for the past 4 years, and should we also mention that this show has now also been seen in over 130 countries around the world! This Australian drama has a HUGE international following. Not only was the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) letting down our fellow Australians, they were also letting down millions of fans around the world who, thanks to this show, now have an even wider awareness of Australia, our culture and our way of life. This awareness also impacts the Australian economy through the tourism that is generated by this show. People are visiting Australia and checking out all the locations in Ballarat, Australia as seen on this beloved program!
Anyone who is reading this has only to read the comments on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) to discover that fans of all ages are watching, discussing and loving this intelligent Australian drama. We have an extremely popular Australian production that is proving to be extremely successful globally, which in turn creates jobs for Australians whilst bringing international visitors to our Australian cities, and yet it geot cancelled by the ABC with no real explanation. Fans were angry and rightly demanded a proper explanation. Fans from ALL OVER THE WORLD united together to form the #BlakeArmy to fight for our Doctor Blake in the hopes that the series was noticed and saved! Thankfully it was noticed by Channel 7 and saved!
Everything about the Doctor Blake is exceptional, from the casting, acting, script, writing, producing, directing, sets and costumes, and most importantly, locations!
We successfully put our case forward as to why thousands of us believe the Doctor Blake Mysteries should continue, as follows:
- Extremely high ratings - the Doctor Blake Mysteries have been the #1 show for ABC, pulling in well over 1.7 million viewers each week. It is shown and enjoyed in over 130 countries. It is worth mentioning that the Doctor Blake Mysteries is the first ABC-commissioned drama to screen on BBC1. Loyal viewers from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, Africa, and Portugal are amongst the MANY who are actively discussing the show on social media, anxiously awaiting the return of Doctor Blake each season. Now we anxiously await the news of the return of Doctor Blake to our screens.
- Putting Ballarat, Australia on the map - Doctor Blake is a wonderful advertisement for Australia. Ballarat is now famous because of this show. The Doctor Blake Mysteries filmed in and around Ballarat has made people aware of this gem of a city. Many people were unfamiliar with the city, but have now visited this historic city or are planning a visit. There is a Doctor Blake Walking Tour that highlights the rich history of this former gold rush town and lets visitors walk in Doctor Blake's shoes. There is also a Doctor Blake exhibit that will re-create a room in Doctor Blake's home for people to visit. And visitors to the Ballarat Visitor's Centre can have their pictures taken with a life-size cut-out of Doctor Blake. This is a hit with visitors! The economic impact for Ballarat is HUGE.
- Educational benefits - Doctor Blake is a family show with educational benefits. The show is extremely accurate with their research into the time period that the drama is set, addressing relevant issues of the time. Sets and costumes are just as accurate along with makeup, costume and hair. Many people on social media are saying that their families sit down each week to watch it together. They are learning things about Australia and Ballarat as they enjoy the show.
- Extremely high demand for the show - Viewers around the world have discovered the Doctor Blake Mysteries and are absolutely devastated about the cancellation. Over 10,000 people have signed, and are continuing to sign, our petition to keep the show on the air. Fans are also on social media, posting, tweeting and expressing their anger, shock and disbelief that this top quality, exceptionally popular #1 show has been cancelled, while it is still on top of the ratings.
- Character development still to come - There are many more stories to be told about Lucien and Jean and the fans want them!
We thank Channel 7 for acknowledging the HUGE success this show is and we ALL look forward to seeing future episodes/telemovies of our beloved Doctor! Fans all over the world are celebrating this exciting news!!!!!!!