Nine Network’s Doctor Doctor comes to UKTV as The Heart Guy

UKTV acquires hit Aussie medical drama from Fremantle Media.

“We are delighted to extend our relationship with Fremantle. The Heart Guy launched to an outstanding reception in Australia and we are excited to be bringing the charming characters of Whyhope to the UK.” – Emma Sparks, UKTV’s head of acquisitions

UKTV, Britain’s biggest multichannel network today announced it has acquired series one and two of The Heart Guy for its Drama channel. Following a deal with FremantleMedia International Drama will show all ten, hour long, episodes. The Australian medical drama, which aired first on Nine Network in Australia, stars Rodger Corser, Nicole da Silva and Ryan Johnson.

The series follows Doctor Hugh Knight (Corser), a rising star in the Sydney heart surgery ranks, who is gifted, charmed, hedonistic and infallible, until his world comes crashing down. Banned from surgery and forced to work as a local doctor, he retreats to his hometown but finds that it is not the country escape he had in mind. And that is before he even starts seeing patients.

The Heart Guy premiered in Australia on Nine Network where it is titled Doctor Doctor and has recently been renewed for a third series.

In 2017, Drama also premiered The White Princess, an epic historical drama set after the War of the Roses which has been watched by 1.06 million people since launch. The channel premiered The Brokenwood Mysteries, a crime drama set in New Zealand which is also breaking viewing figure records for the channel. The Brokenwood Mysteries has been watched by an audience of 823k since launch. This marked an already standout year for Drama.

“This is a perfect addition to our growing slate of exciting new and exclusive shows on Drama such as The White Princess and Mercy Street. With gripping story lines set against the beautiful outback scenery, it is sure to be a hit with Drama fans.” – Emma Ayech, general manager for Drama