Season 1 • Episode 705
LatestHeinrick Smeaton, a German visitor, seems to be showing an unusual interest in Erica Shaw. Things go from bad to worse for Barbara Keen - and Dr Shaw is there to help.
The Young Doctors is an Australian early evening soap opera. The series was set in the fictional Albert Memorial hospital and primarily concerned with romances between younger members of the hospital staff, rather than typical medical issues and procedures. It screened on the Nine Network from Monday, 8 November 1976 until Wednesday, 30 March 1983.
Writing
Reg Watson invented the modern soap formula right here.
Production
Zero medical accuracy, maximum emotional damage.
Creator
Reg Watson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Reg Watson later created Neighbours and Prisoner — this was his training ground for Australian TV domination.
The show pioneered the 'early evening soap' slot in Australia, proving audiences wanted their drama before bedtime.
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