Yahoo News Doctors stars react to the show's final ever episode
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The stars of Doctors have reacted to the show's final ever episode.
It was announced last year that the BBC soap, which centres around life in a Midlands GP practice, would be coming to an end after 24 years.
The broadcaster previously confirmed that the decision to cancel the show was due to financing issues.
Doctors aired its final episode on Thursday (November 14), with the team at the Mill fighting back to take control of the surgery after the villainous Graham Elton (Alex Avery) became a partner.
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Shortly after the episode aired, several of the show's cast members took to Instagram to pay tribute to the long-running series.
Dex Lee, who played Bear Sylvester for five years, reflected on his first day on set, which was filled with "excitement" and "uncertainty".
"I never could've imagined the incredible journey that would follow," he wrote, alongside a behind-the-scenes image of himself in character.
"A massive thank you to everyone at Doctors for the opportunities you've given me and countless others. It's been a privilege to work alongside so many talented people and be a part of a show that has shaped the TV industry in so many ways.
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"Doctors will be deeply missed, and I'm proud to have been part of something so special. Big congratulations to the entire team for reaching nearly 25 years – a monumental achievement!"
Al Haskey actor Ian Midlane, who had been a part of the soap since 2005, shared a sweet selfie of himself waving goodbye to his dressing room.
Midlane's portrayal of the loveable GP notably earned him the award for Best Comedy Performance at the British Soap Awards in 2018.
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"It was a very special place that will live in my heart always. But I've taken a lot of those people with me. We truly are stuck together," he shared on Instagram.
Kia Pegg, who joined the show in 2022 as receptionist Scarlett Kiernan, also took to Instagram to share memories from her final day in Letherbridge.
"How lucky was I to spend the last ever episode with one of the greatest Doctors legends?" she wrote, alongside images of herself and co-star Adrian Lewis Morgan – who played Jimmi Clay.
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"Double lucky because a day spent with Aid was a day spent laughing so there were no tears in the final day at the Campus. Letherbridge was home to the happiest years of my life. Until next time, team."
During its time on air, Doctors was known for tackling hard-hitting issues, earning the soap various accolades at the British Soap Awards, Inside Soap Awards and National Television Awards.
Fans were left "heartbroken" following news of the show's axe, with some even launching a petition to try and persuade the BBC to reconsider its decision.
Doctors aired its final episodes this week on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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