I know how devastated they were, how long it took for them to even begin to process these hideous events. And now it seems that women still will turn against other women because they like a character in a tv show. We can want it to come back, but all involved have moved on. Obviously that did not happen. The adoptive father of Gillian Grayson, a Cerberus operative with red sand addiction, and the father of Jacob Blake Jr., a young boy paralyzed by a Curry shot in the back, Paul Grayson is a red sand addict who is also an adoptive father of Jacob Blake Owen Hunt is the Medical Director of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospitals Trauma Center and the former Chief of Surgery. Very bad decision to let the star go. With the move to commercial TV comes the chance to introduce a new audience to the world of Blake, along with the hope that those previously devoted to what Wright calls a "comfort drama" will again engage with it. I will not be watching without the main character. One can instantly dislike Harvey Weinstein the man is a giant humunculus and does not affect my life at all but I greatly admire Mr McLachlans actor chops on this show, this despite knowing that hes a over-the-top theatrical narcissist on two legs. In the end, there will be no winners. Thats why it is so interesting. Totally agree. The Doctor Blake Mysteries Season 6 Canceled. Dr. Manhattan was introduced to Laurie and his son Blake at their home in Washington, DC, by Laurie. And can Garner's Jean carry the show? "Samson's character was asking McLachlan's character about her husband's recent murder. We had committed to four telemovies. The show has a finality to it. We shouldnt need these movements but unfortunately we do, and will until attitudes change. Please I just want to see Jean and Lucien happy. One time it was my boss and I think she believed she was ,bondiing with me. The whole show of Rocky touches on some cross dressing sexually confused human beings running around and singing songs about subjects heavily filled with sexual content which included most characters on the set! Youve got to be kidding. I am in America and love the series. California, USA. Replace the actor not the entire story. PLEASE BRUNG HIM BACK, You are [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy], Just watched 1st episode of Blake without Dr Blake wont be watching anymore its just not the same. No reason to watch Dr. Blake without Dr. Blake no matter how much we like the other characters. This is a great show. Woman can accuse with no evidence and a life is destroyed . He Always Seemed Genuinely Gracious To Everyone. I am a feminist (well, ALL life is important to me!) I agree with Ann Silver. I am really saddened Craig McLachlan will be let go from the series, it has become one of my favorite shows, with all of the hoopla here in the USA re women making accusations against male celebrities I guess I am not surprised, my goodness, well wake up one day to TV shows and movies where there will be no male stars.I do not believe for one minute that the majority of these accusations are legitimate, women, girls suck up to their male counterparts and bosses to get ahead in their fields, to ensure they get the part then at a later convenient time come the allegations that end up ruining the accuseds lives. The writers can figure out how. One of the best shows on at the moment. I am from Texas and I hope these people who are trying to keep the star of this show out, will change their mind. There was no evidence found. A doctor who solves murder mysteries. Harlene. about the doctor. Keep him on the show until the very end of it, its only right. And although the reports state the police are investigating the original accusations, nothing has been proven as of yet. Cmon, Australia, do the right thing and bring Lucien back! While i agree that things have to change I will not be watching without Dr Blake. Hope he comes back. I too live in the US but have managed to acquire all the series and the telemovie. . I feel like a little kid. Retaliation? Taggart went on for years after Taggart died. But please read the story thoroughly and carefully. Why doesnt he take the concept and start his own TV network? Craig is a phenomenal talent and deserves much better than this. I love the show. Wednesday 6th May 2009. So please support them its the only way well get Craig back #BringBackCraig. So the first offended snowflakes accused him of being lewd and offensive, why were they on The Rocky Horror Picture Show which is full of sexual innuendos. Sad, it WAS a great series!!! How do they think it will be a success without him,bring him back,not found guilty of anything,I love this series,we people in US love it!! Dee Dee allegedly tied Gypsy to the bed for two weeks after she attempted to flee. Craig M was found innocent and should not have been removed. I am very sorry about Craig being taken off.You are all right in that it will not be the same. From a purely artistic standpoint, the show simply wont be plausible without him. My ex-wife was raped by her boss, and he spread rumors that she was a willing partner, virtually ruining her career at the bank were she had been a valued employee. Craig was cleared of inappropriate behavior on the set of Dr. Blake, so why cut him out of the show. This came as a shock to many fans of the show, who had always assumed that Dr. Blake and his wife were still happily married. After a two-year murder spree, Peter Manuel was hanged in Glasgow. It is a remarkable cast, each actor selected for their part is remarkably talented. SHARES. He was found innocent, bring him back! Dr Blake. He IS Dr. Blake. ugh!! The creation of the Me too group was to offer support to people needing a safe support group. Please try again later. There is some speculation that the story is related to the gold rush, but producers have been tight-lipped. Still awesome!! 9/24/17. The time of the me too movement was overdue. Dr Blake Mysteries without Dr Blake! I just started watching the show a week ago and kept recognizing one of the characters from another show, so did a search and found all of the allegations and the decision to pull him from the show. Will be scratching this one off the list, now. Disgusting decision, especially as investigation found no evidence of misconduct. At that point the audience could see what was going on and thought it was part of the act. Contracts have contained morals clauses for many generations. Get a life. I love all the characters, but Craig plays the lead and is vital to the show. This was not scripted or directed. Our advisors are experts in the As an organization dedicated to facilitating the sharing of information among collaborative professionals, providing training opportunities, educating the public, and promoting professional standards, we also represent collaborative law in government and regulatory institutions. I will no longer watch until he returns. I love Jean but the show is not the same without Craig playing Posted Fri 14 May 2021 at 7:00pm Friday 14 May 2021 at 7 . So sad. All will have been harmed in one way or another. You are making a big mistake in going forward with Blake mysteties eithout Blake. Craig is THE ONE AND ONLY DR. BLAKE. 2 Sorrow Songs. No room for banter and affection between colleagues? The ABC Australian drama that the BBC started airing in 2013 beat Jed Mercurio dramas Bodyguard and Line of Duty, which came in second and third place respectively. Innocent until proven guilty. bUT WITHOUT CRAIG IT NO LONGER HOLDS ANY INTEREST FOR ME. The show will now centre around Dr Blake's housekeeper and love interest Jean Beazley (played by Garner). Therefore you may have made a BIG mistake. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using Chromecast. I love the Dr. Blake character but I believe there must be plenty of talent that could replace his character. Send him to sensitivity training and then reinstate him. Please, reconsider and bring back Craig McLachlan as Dr. Blake! Bring THE doctor back to his fans. Next someone will falsely accuse Doc Martin. Please make more with all the right Stars Do they really think that people will watch the show without the star? I hope the fact they have written his character out by him disappearing means that there could be an opening for him to come back. There was a [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy] here. Dr Blake without DR BLAKE !!! Sorry ec. If the guy is innocent he should be reinstated. I dont know I just watched the first episode (Part 1 & 2). He is superb in this role. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It really is a BLAKE family and that family would just fall apart if Craig wasnt there. Theyre not killing off his character, hes just temporarily elsewhere until Craigs situation is resolved. Did Maclachlan want to come back after his bosses didnt stand up for him? Will no longer watch the show without Craig!!! Wont be watching Dr Blake unless Craig returns. Trump is on film bragging about sexually assaulting women. If there isnt evidence then it is outrageous that he has been let go. They will lose me and all my friends if they carry this out! We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Actress Anna Samson played the role of Wendy Smith in season 3 of Dr Blake in 2014. It doesnt seem like anything has gone forward for this accusation towards him. Im upset too. I sure hate that he will not be on the show, it just want seem right, it want be the same Ill probably not watch it, I really enjoyed this programs. Totally agree with all comments. I have never had to suck up to a man to get ahead and nor should I if you have to do that then maybe your just not fit for the job or maybe its the man in the wrong for expecting you too! I AM A HUGE FAN OF THE DR.BLAKE MYSTERIES, IN GENERAL AND THE LEAD CHARACTER IN PARTICULAR. He IS the show! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Blake Mysteries: Ghost Stories (DVD, 2018) at the best online prices at eBay! Arent you going to print it out. How stupid!! The document released this week by the Supreme Court isthe ABC's defence to Mr McLachlan's defamation claim. Its terrible and they ruin the reputation of many men on false accusations. If hes out, I will not bother to watch it even tough I like all the others. Dr. Blakes wife and daughter both died in a car accident. In 2014, Ms Samson filmed with Mr McLachlan for season 3 of Dr Blake Mysteries. If the allegations are true, hes got to go. What would be the point. Why do they wait for 20, 30 years before they decide to come out of the closet to say, you know he did this awful thing to me back in 19 and now I think he should be punished for it. It would only seem to reason that if no evidence was found & facts dont substantiate the allegations that is by definition innocent. Set in Ballarat in the 1950s, The Doctor Blake Mysteries ran for five popular seasons on the ABC, before being axed in 2017, controversially because it still attracted a dedicated following. Beyond all of this Craig is a great actor in this role and is central to its continuation, in my opinion. There wont be a show without Craig McLachlan. I doubt that I will watch it without him though I thoroughly enjoy Nadine Garner and the chemistry she shared with Craig The investigations and charges must proceed rightly. Men are getting a bad rap .Its [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy] .If a woman doesnt want sex, she should slap his damn face ,and walk out. Very sorry it is going forward without the main actor, as that seems weird. and when I started watching Dr. Blake Mysteries, I thought that it was and is a fantastic show. It took a Mormon Senator whos as straight-arrow as they come, to defend him in a speech for the ages. Josie Tutty was Mumbrella's deputy editor. Death in Paradise has been successful in replacing lead detectives. bad call! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. I hope they think again and bring him back but I understand that viewers do not really have much say in how the tv companies work. people should NOT be accused or charged without bases in FACT?? Agree. However, aDoctor Blakecrew member later came forward to say McLachlan's behaviour on the set of the beloved TV show "looked like sexual harassment". A source at the Seven Network - the new home of Doctor Blake after it was axed by the ABC - confirmed the series will return without its title character. Tom Wren joins the cast as Martin Carver, Emma Annand as Amy Parks and Joshua Orpin as Constable Peter Crowe. No member of my extended family will be watching the new series or channel 7. Wake up Seven et al. Was going to purchase season 4 online, when I saw that Dr Blake will no longer be on the show. (I havent had cable, dish since 2012). Set in Ballarat in the 1950s, The Doctor Blake Mysteries ran for five popular seasons on the ABC, before being axed in 2017, controversially because it still attracted a dedicated following. Im not saying that these werent true accusations but what about all of the production staff and actors and extras etc that are hurting? Without Dr. Blake, whats the point. My wife and I love this show, but definitely wont be watching it without Craig. He makes that show great and the other actors look good cause of him. The Seven source said the series will remain intact despite McLachlan's absence, with other major characters set to return. It is pretty obvious [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy], They get married on the last episode of season 5. Loved this show so much and the other great Aussie one set in the fifties A Place to call home and in fact thought they should have both been shown on prime time, and not weekly afternoons when lot of people are at work! McLachlan. The show wont be anything without Craig. will dr blake mysteries return in 2021. by. I have not found that the allegations against McLachlan to be proven. Dr. Blake wont be the same without Dr. Blake. Sadly either will I. I cant believe the show will have the same intrigue without him. Simple really. bring dr blake back next year with LOCAL Aboriginal. While shooting the telemovie in a lightning-fast 13 days mid-year, the producers put a positive spin on a problematic situation. If the Accused can be named then so should the Accuser be named, it would put an end to all the sham accusers. Bring her in as the previously undisclosed out of wedlock daughter of dr. Blakes father, but also a doctor. The power dynamic was very mismatched.". ", "McLachlan's conduct in kissing Wouters down the stomach once out of sight of the audience was unnecessary for the performance of the Janet Bed Scene, was not scripted or directed.". Buy The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Season 1 on Google Play, then watch on your PC, Android, or iOS devices. CRAIG made the Series worth watching it WAS Fabulous to watch. Ms Steele was asked to drive Mr McLachlan to Melbourne Airport at the end of a costume fitting at Southbank. The middle ground should be: take accusations seriously, quickly investigate, assumption of innocence, if found not guilty publicize equally that decision and return the accused to his place and livelihood. I am deeply sorry he will no longer be in the series, for he was cleared of any wrong doing towards his female counterpart The police opened a file. If Craig McLachian has been appropriate on Dr. Blake, why penalize him for Rocky Horror? Of course, forcible rate is another matter. Credit: Jessica Dale The next instalment, like the the season five finale that went to air in November 2017 . Tell all or shut up media! Wont watch it now Craig made the show I wonder what is the real story. I am sure no one else is better in playing that part than him. December 19th, 2018 By David Knox 18 commentsFiled under: News, Top Stories, EXCLUSIVE: Seven is not proceeding with more of The Blake Mysteries in 2019, all but signalling the end for the Doctor Blake franchise. If Craig was found innocent, why was he fired anyway?? It is so sad we will not see Craig McLauglin. When I started watching the show I could hardly wait until the next weeks episode. Craig makes the show and I wont be watching the next series without him. I have notice that mainly older successful men have been attacked around the world. The defence document details claims that when Tim Maddren, played opposite Mr McLachlan in The Rocky Horror "Brad bed scene", Mr McLachlan started a joke where he would take Mr Maddren's finger and simulate masturbation of it and pretend to give it oral sex. "Samson was so surprised by the incident that she forgot her lines. Ask Roxy, Carsales and Sydney Swans announce new partnership, TikTok introduces new screen time features for teens, Cannings Purple launches two new offerings, Jayne Ferguson joins Women in Media board of directors, Pureprofile appoints Liz Smith to board of directors, Wise launches new brand to reflect global community. He didnt place charges, but the charges would be as true as what he is accused of. All of it, the period, the dynamics and Dr Blakes sleuthing .. its just preposterous.. eventually launched legal action against ABC, Fairfax and former Rocky Horror Show co-star Christie Whelan Browne. Then it he is .live in Canada and absolutely love this show. How can you call a doctor Blake mysteries without Dr. Blake? He was the entire reason I watched the program. This PC crap has just gone crazy. We hounded Sen. Al Franken out of officefor nothing. Clearly, they both have risque personalities and were doin what comes natural. Poor decision. If Craig McLachlan is gone then what will the name of the show be now as there is NO Dr.Blake and Jean gets screwed yet again. He always holds out his hand to help and There can be no Blake The show can not & never would be the same without him, but big corporations like TV channels are only interested in profits. The show will never ever be the same!!!!!!! The Blake Mysteries, or a version of it, has been here before, on a different TV network, with a different hero and a slightly different title. The powers that be run like cowards for fear of losing money when accusations are made against a star, even if they are proven innocent. In addition, one of my sisters was raped. How can the namesake not be present? How can this series continue? Having returned from Singapore after meeting his daughter, Doctor Lucien Blake is unable to solve any of the most difficult crimes he has ever committed when he returns to Ballarat. I really wonder if this is sabotage. I live in San Diego, CA, USA and Dr. Blake has been one of my favorite TV shows. I agree with the above comments. Garner has previously defended her Doctor Blake Mysteries co-star, describing the on set atmosphere as the most joyous time Ive ever had on a film set during an appearance on ABC News Breakfast. The characters are played so well, come people bring it back so we can at least see Jean and Blake get married!!! So where is the fairness? Next Episode Show ended 45 episodes total. The writing is superb and quite certain they will find a way to bring him back to the series. Somehow its ok for women but not men? IMO. It was the out cry of people who saved the show and now you are about to destroy it. Cant find anything about that but came across this awful story. Another is that the producers initially cast an actor of the calibre of Garner, who's widely regarded with admiration and affection, and is strong enough to rebuild around. Stand together, refuse to do the new episodes without Craig and give the viewers want they want. Sure hope they reconsider and reinstate him. 2013 - Crime, Thriller, Mystery +1 Crime, Thriller, Mystery +1 Face it. . Without him, Im not interested enough to watch. A court of law has not found Craig McLaughlen guilty and for this production company to totally believe one side over the other without oroof from tge courts is just wrong. 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Rose Lenore had never spoken to her father since she was five years old. Who convinced the women after three years they had been assaulted? To KatYoure ridiculous. Watched it from Episode 1, Season 1 only to be let down at the end. she is a good actress, & played the part admirably well, but Its just not the Blake Mysteries with DR. BLAKE PLEASE BRING HIM BACK or I have visions of this programme becoming the biggest flop ever, & I fear it wont survive another series. wont succeed without Craig. Well how can the sho be called Blake mysteries without Dr Blake? You said ! We watch The Doctor Blake Its interesting that these accusations came up during The Rocky Horror Show run, a musical about sexual bad behavior in the theme. Dr. Blake Mysteries are a popular program on our national public channel were always a year behind, of course. The defence document further alleges that at the end of three days of filming, Ms Hayes farewelled some of the cast and crew and left the studio to walk towards her car in the parking lot. Without Craig, there is no show of course. I love the wholesome and caring theme of the show. Yes I know there is a lit of abuse against women out there but niw there is a lot against men. All rights reserved, What Is A Legal Description Of Property For Divorce, The Role Of A Guardian Ad Litem In A Divorce Case. He plays the titular role of Dr Lucien Blake, a medical practitioner with a knack for solving murders and annoying the police. The latter never being reported in the press, thank goodness. I read where he had been cleared. If, however, he was fired on false charges, then we all deserve an apology, the Doctor for the threat to his public and private life, and us for the creation of a false narrative that waters down the future charges of real victims. He was married to his wife, who died in a car accident. I understand where youre coming from and can understand the desire to support the show. I immediately fell in love with the show and Craig. I certainly hope Craigs character is reconsidered. She was wearing a 1950s-style skirt. I am a UK viewer, & I have just watched the 2nd episode of the Blake Mysteries.. Whilst there is nothing wrong with Nadine Garner, she is a good actress & played the part as well as she ever has, I have to say that the programme does not hold the same kind of appeal without Craig Mclachlan in the lead role of DR.BLAKE. Set in 1959, after decades away from his native Australia, Blake returns to his rural hometown to run his late father's medical practice. This was not scripted or directed.". I love this show but I like many women have also been harassed by men at work because they could and I find many of the comments regarding women objecting to being harassed at work very offensive. I admire Nadine Garner for speaking the truth and defending her co-star. What happens when you mix bleach and tin foil? Of late, an accusation equals guilt. What a great shame as this programme is well loved here in the UK especially for the more mature person/disabled person who watches afternoon television. I did read the story. I found Doctor Blake. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Nadine is great, but without Dr. Blake? I have gone back and purchased more Doc Martin series. Enough is enough. Ridiculous politics.. Get up to date reverend, aint no such a place as hell any more. A really good programme is aired, one that is worth following, & then its completely changed, or even cancelled. I hate to see Craig go, but its happening anyway. Was Kyle Sandilands auditioning for a new job? Wishing you all the very best! We have swung too far in the opposite direction when believe the woman without proof is the new standard. He has always given me the creeps and now I know why. Will Dr Blake Mysteries return in 2020? The USA TV programs all found it acceptable to have excessive nudity and bad language as everyday life. No plots, no good anything about them. We hope that Craig is fully cleared and rejoins the show. Without C.McLachlanno show even though the other caters are all interesting and necessary. If they cut Craig out, then it is NOT the Dr Blake mysteries any more. I predict this new series will fall flat and will never recover the audience it once enjoyed. No more looking forward to Friday night television. Without Craig it wont even be a Dr. Blake Mystery!!! We just finished watching this series and want to watch more!!! Why is Craig no longer in the series after being found completely innocent. 5 Who is Lucien Blake in the Doctor Blake Mysteries? Wont watch. I doubt I will watch the show without Craig in it. Entertainment; TV & Radio; The ABC confirms that the movie-length finale of The Doctor Blake Mysteries begins filming in August. Take His place! with a bit of Swedish, about 2 cops who are a bit thick and about to get the sack, I loved this series. I wish men could get a fair shake! I feel grateful for being raised the question authority. Like Like Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Trying for the high profile for personal gain. Dr Lucien Blake, GP and police surgeon, finds himself investigating deaths - both natural and unnatural, in the Victorian country town of Ballarat in the late 1950s and '60s. After all, they did the investigating. As he has been found innocent of the accusations surely it would be the decent thing to reinstate him making clear that all accusations made against him are unfounded. Who will solve the murders Mrs Beasley thats laughable. The Doctor Blake Mysteries. I wont be watching as CM is the reason l watch. Craig is a fine actor. Jock Clement points a gun at Blake, who confronted him after he murdered his mother. Shame on corporations, producers, government officials. I love the series..just wish theyd tone down the music to make it easier to hear the dialogue..wont work without dr Blake no matter how great the rest of them are. Removing Craig from playing Dr Blake is a stupid move. I fell in love with Dr. Blake Mysteriesand Graig( Lucien).I rescued a wild/feral kitty and named him Lucien because he had same personality.. Maybe he decided not to do it anymore as it would be difficult working with some of his accusers. Dedicated to Craig McLachlan, the Award Winning, Talented Australian Actor, Musician, Composer & Singer. Craig McLachlan/Wife. 0. The allegations against McLachlan came to light after ajoint investigation by Fairfax Media and the ABC. Its production base is still the Port Melbourne complex that houses the substantial, lovingly detailed set for the Blake home. Dr. Blake is the center of this brilliant show, and Craig McLachlan is Dr. Blake. It is such a pity that male entitlement has taken so long to be headlined. Rose and her sister, Delinah, were raised by his other daughter, Diane, and were out of the spotlight. I Dont think the Blake Mystery series will be the same without Craig. The show is just not the same without him.. The story will jump forward three years in time in order to explain the disappearance of the central character. . STREAM NOW. I wish the police would finalize their investigations. In the States, statues that have stood for a hundred years are being taken down because some idiot (or small group of idiots) are offended by them. Harassment is such a grey area. Deal with it when it happens girls or let it go!! Without C. McLachlan, there is no Dr. Blake.