Top TV bosses are worried that the cancellation of daytime soap Doctors after 23 years could mean a "vital stepping stone" for newcomers in the industry is lost.
The BBC announced on Wednesday, 18 October, that the long-standing series, which revolves around the doctors and staff at a busy Midlands GP practice, will conclude.
Andy Harrower, the chief executive of industry body Directors UK, expressed his sadness, especially when directors and production teams are finding it hard to get work.
He said: "At a time when directors and production teams are struggling for work, it's especially sad to see this long-running drama come to an end.
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