Popular BBC soap Doctors has aired its final episode after being on air for 24 years. The cast of the soap shared their “sorrow and joy” as the credits of Doctors rolled which the BBC previously confirmed would end. The show was about the doctors and staff at a busy Midlands GP practice and has featured famous names including Emilia Clarke, Alison Hammond, Ruthie Henshall, Joe Pasquale, Eddie Redmayne and Sheridan Smith.

Doctors' final episode, titled One Day Like This, sees GPs Jimmi Clay (Adrian Lewis Morgan), and Al Haskey (Ian Midlane) threatening to resign over the machinations of doctor Graham Elton (Alex Avery) as nurse Ruhma Carter (Bharti Patel) deals with a woman going into labour who has been tied up. After over two decades, Doctors won’t be taking any more appointments! To our incredible fans, thank you for joining us through thousands of stories, twists, and heartfelt moments. Your loyalty and love have made every step of this journey worthwhile.

Thank you for watching! pic.twitter.com/DrjuQ7JNkQ — BBC Doctors (@BBCDoctors) November 14, 2024 Graham’s plans are foiled by the work of the team including Bear Sylvester (Dex Lee), Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh), and Sid Vere (Ashley Rice), and he leaves calling them “all pathetic”.

Zara then reveals that she “needs Graham’s investment” to keep the practice going, and the staff sign on to partner so they can keep the health centre running, bringing the series to a close for the 276th episo.