It featured the introductions of regulars Kiruna Stamell, Wendi Peters and Rahul Arya, as well as the departures of Doctors stalwarts Jan Pearson and Matthew Chambers.
With super inflation in drama production, the cost of the programme has increased significantly, and further investment is also now required to refurbish the site where the show is made, or to relocate it to another home.
The decision was made due to the financial strain of moving the set from Selly Oak to Digbeth as part of BBC Birmingham's ventures to create a new base for their productions.
Their social media team posted the statement: "we would like to clarify that the decision to cancel the show is not based on low figures, as we have consistently enjoyed a strong viewership, and we are deeply grateful for the enduring support of our dedicated audience.
Equity commented: "This is enormously detrimental, not only for those regularly engaged on the show, but also for those who will be deprived of an opportunity of work – particularly in the Midlands, where there are very few job prospects due to continuing underinvestment in the region.
[9] The show's final episode was filmed in March 2024, and was originally to be screened in December 2024,[10] but this was later revised to November 2024, due to a scheduling break not going ahead as planned.
[11] In November 2022, it was confirmed that former Coronation Street star Wendi Peters had been cast as Nina Bulsara, a new general practitioner at the Mill, who was billed as a "maddening new character".
[21] Later in the series, Michelle Walton (Joanna Bending) was introduced as a general practitioner and an old friend of Zara's who temporarily replaced Emma Reid (Dido Miles) whilst she was in Australia.
[23] After several recurring stints in the twenty-third series, Janice Connolly made a return to her role as Rosie Colton in a regular capacity in September 2024, following the departure of Kirsty.