The man was found not guilty so why was he dropped from the show. The Seven Network today released the synopsis of December Media's telemovie spin-off of The Doctor Blake Mysteries and the first pic from the set.. Series regular Ian Barry is directing The Blake Mysteries: Ghost Stories, which follows Nadine Garner's Jean Blake after the disappearance of her husband Doctor Lucien Blake.. Scripted by another series alumni in Paul Jenner, the . I did read the story. Wow, I cannot believe that women defend men like this. ABC in Australia, the Blake Mysteries without Craig McLauchlan is not a competitive program and it is predicted to fail. Ridiculous decision, Craig McLachlan is truly being put on trial by the media and being punished for something that may or may not have happened. I am GLAD that Justice Kavanaugh was nit intimidated and fought back. My husband and I both enjoy this show and were shocked to hear of these allegations. Dr. Lucien Blake returns to his hometown of Ballarat, Australia, 33 years after leaving, to take over his fathers practice as a medical doctor and also become the police surgeon for the area. Olag Gan, played by David Jackson in the British science fiction television show Blakes 7, is a fictional character. The days of lynching are long gone. Among the allegations, McLachlan was described as calculated and manipulative with sinister, predatory behaviour. The Doctor Blake Mysteries. After all is said and done, without an audience, there can be no show. Just say NO or Report the incident as SOON as it happens. Yes, he put his hand on every woman. Ok no Graig . Your certainly not doing yourself any fsvours with the viewing public! Pam Brown The West Australian. I am begging Channel Seven to reconsider their decision. Craig McLachlan poses for a photo with partner Vanessa Scammell (R) and fellow actor Nadine Garner, I came away from that time, and I said to [the shows creator] George [Adams], The funny thing is, even though everyone acknowledges what has happened to Craig, they still expect the show to carry on. Mar 11, 2022. His portrayal of Lucien Blake was magnificent. Its a funny silver lining to a very dark cloud that we were all under for a long time, she says. I HATE that it is no more. All of it, the period, the dynamics and Dr Blakes sleuthing .. its just preposterous.. This is sad, disgusting and pathetic. I dont think the show will survive without Craig..bad decision on someones part. Trump is on film bragging about sexually assaulting women. While all cast members are outstanding with their craft, Craig McLaughlin made the show. I will support the telemovie in the hope that its a way to bring back its heart and soul Craig McLachlan. Id stay up just to watch the show! He allegedly called her a gorgeous woman and said: "I love 22-year-olds.". Everyone has said that he made the show. The Doctor Blake Mysteries (also The Blake Mysteries) is an Australian television series that premiered on ABC TV on 1 February 2013 at 8:30 pm. Bringing Craig back is a sound decision on many fronts, including a sound business decision. I do realize this is Aussie, not British. Who convinced the women after three years they had been assaulted? Gotta hand it to Craig and hope the network stands up for their man and brings him back. Despite their personal grief, the couple is still struggling with the issues that are affecting them as they prepare for their wedding. I loved all the characters, but if PBS air the new Craig-les episodes I wont be bothered. ?They have done it with a lot of British comedies and I miss the main actors.I know life must go on,people change ,but we miss our first characters that we love ,and enjoyed so much.? In the end, there will be no winners. Want to end someones career? But now he finds himself returning, to take over not only his dead father's medical practice, but also his on-call role as the town's police surgeon. I admire Nadine Garner for speaking the truth and defending her co-star. I cannot believe as he was found innocent why he should be penalised. Shame on corporations, producers, government officials. I am truly sorry for craig mclachlan being dumped from sevens dr blake mysteries. One of the best characters on tv and I am just not as interested in the show without him. I love the show, just heard about this, I will watch the new shows & hopefully it wont be long before Craig is back xx, I just recently found this show. Just look what happened to our US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his confirmation hearings! Entertainment; TV & Radio; The ABC confirms that the movie-length finale of The Doctor Blake Mysteries begins filming in August. Sadly I lost my best friend in 2015. How stupidly politically correct the world has become. I love the character Craig Mclachlan plays! I will miss craig m. If he is not dr.blake. She felt very awkward and uncomfortable about her interaction with McLachlan for the entire trip. I loved watching him. Dr Blake Mysteries without Craig Will not be worth watching, absolutely love how he portrayed the character and brickbats to Channel 7 for dropping him on as yet unproved allegations. Big difference. It appears the power women have to accuse men of sexual harrassment has become an epedemic in Australia as well as here in the USA. We love you Craig as well as cast and crew! The USA TV programs all found it acceptable to have excessive nudity and bad language as everyday life. So sorry this series is no longer going to have Craig,as the main character! Buy The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Season 1 on Google Play, then watch on your PC, Android, or iOS devices. I liked him. Stop being so prudish, people. I wish Seven had the courage to keep him on the show and see how it goes. McLachlan was accused by co-stars in Rocky Horror with allegations dating back 3 years. I watch the show from the USA McLachlans co-star Nadine Garner defended the shows lewd on-set behaviour. The defence document further alleges that at the end of three days of filming, Ms Hayes farewelled some of the cast and crew and left the studio to walk towards her car in the parking lot. He was exonerated, please do not be unfair. without Craig? Dont let so many fans down. It is a good show and he has a good lead. Personally I want watch the show without Craig and I think I can speak for many. Why condemn the man without proof? In either event, they are to the best of my knowledge utterly and entirely false.". Politicians and these corporations sell their souls to the devil for positions and money. The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Craig McLachlan as Doctor Lucien Blake Photo courtesy of Ovation TV. If he was cleared of any wrongdoing, why axe him? 3 The Call of the Void. Then it he is .live in Canada and absolutely love this show. I have notice that mainly older successful men have been attacked around the world. Lucien and Jean, Harry and Ruth. "Jean's always been the font of knowledge of everything local," notes Adams. Hopefully, they wont kill Dr. Blake off but instead, perhaps, send him off on some training or teaching or investigative assignment or something like that for a few months. My husband & I very much enjoy watch the suberbly acted and written Dr. Blake Mysteries. How old was Lucien Blake when his mother died? Craig didnt rape anyone did he???? More to explore : The Doctor Blake Mysteries DVDs, Mystery DVD, Ghosts DVDs, Thriller & Mystery Mystery DVDs . Aside from male teachers theres the female teachers too. McLachlan: Did you see my nipples getting hard? He always holds out his hand to help and And the thought that are no longer automatically entitled to womens bodies if and when they want leaves them feeling outraged and wounded at what they have lost. The Doctor Blake Mysteries is set to return to the small screen without Craig McLachlan.Credit:Jessica Dale. I for one will not watch Dr. Blake without the central character. Then contact the 13 year old girl who the President [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy] She was [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy]. I am deeply sorry he will no longer be in the series, for he was cleared of any wrong doing towards his female counterpart How do they think it will be a success without him,bring him back,not found guilty of anything,I love this series,we people in US love it!! The majority of thinking humans view the metoo movement has having gone off the rails by attacking with unproven allegations. Not all stories are true and unless you have 100% evidence names should not be mentioned, you are innocent until proven guilty, look at what happened to Sir Cliff Richard. I disagree with the viewer who said she always noticed the CRAIG made the Series worth watching it WAS Fabulous to watch. 2015 Murdoch Mysteries, Series 13 2019 Downton Abbey, Series 6 2016 Grantchester, Series 6 2021 Father Brown, Season 9 2022 Top Drama Shows. Thats what I think is so charming You can feel the love of Craig and the cast and it is finally nice to have such great television that is not loaded with bloody violence, four letter words, etc. Take His place! I believe Dr. Blake character needs to come back, This website uses cookies for proper functioning and enhancing the user experience. And now it seems that women still will turn against other women because they like a character in a tv show. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. I cant believe that the Dr. Blake Mysteries series will continue without the star. He is Doctor Blake! Selucea, here, from Washington state, USA: How can there be any believability when Dr Blake is all about his being a police doctor and pathologist, who also is a competent at forensics, is no longer portrayed? I did my homework. Men are getting a bad rap its all about money if a woman doesnt want sex she should slap his damn face and walk out if Dr. Blake goes off Ill will Go off when they change characters somehow it changes the The whole show They have done it with a lot of British comedies and I miss the main actors I know life must go on people change but we miss our first characters that we love and enjoyed so much. They want everyone to handle things for them. McLachlan: I was hoping yours would be. The body of a well-dressed man is found dead on a picnic blanket in Ballarat's botanical gardens. As a feminist out of the 1960s, I was incensed by the allegations of sexual misconduct. Im super disappointed. I agree completely. Mr McLachlan also said at the time he never had any romantic interest in a female cast member and never made any unwanted advances to any cast members during the show. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? Craig McLachlan has been dropped from Sevens upcomingDoctor Blake Mysteries series, which is set to go ahead without the lead role of Doctor Lucien Blake. I also cant fathom a replacement for Craig McLachlan working for the series, so I hope that isnt a viable option. Next Episode Show ended 45 episodes total. Cases like these harm women. I added two because My first comment did not show up,I thought I may have clicked the wrong thing after completing it? Shame on all the executives. Great talent is being flushed down the toilet thanks to people with no sense of humor. Following his falling out with Clement, Franklin began writing down his past stories, and Munro took a diary from his room at his death, which he kept in his diary. But The Rocky Horror Show not so much? Mar 18, 2022. I will not be watching the program without If proven innocent. This program, without Dr. Blake, just will NOT be worth watching. Am glad to hear you think he wont be killed off hope youre right. 1 What happened to Lucien on Blake Mysteries? The show is just not the same without him.. He is superb in this role. I agree. Jean is different and not really believable. I have never had to suck up to a man to get ahead and nor should I if you have to do that then maybe your just not fit for the job or maybe its the man in the wrong for expecting you too! These issues are not for the damned court of public opinion. (McLachlan denies the allegations and has taken defamation action against Fairfax Media, publishers of this article). It is so sad we will not see Craig McLauglin. I have purchased and watched this entire series but am not interested if Craig McLachlan is not in it. There is no reason for Craig to be blacklisted except fear or retaliation. Its a good show and the cast is great big unnecessary changes like that are seriously not needed. But I like to have fun and love the Dr. Blake Mysteries. A joint investigation between Fairfax Media and the ABC focused on McLachlan's alleged behaviour during the 2014 production of theRocky Horror Show. Frankly, I thought it was better without him. I worked for many years in an atmosphere where the accusers were always seemed right and thise accused having to defend themselves. The [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy] three years later make it even more sad. Please, please reconsider putting our beloved Dr. Blake back in the near future. Or maybe some jealous liar will destroy Agatha Christie. I am hoping they find him Innocent of all charges .I love the show. A distressed Sam Cohen says her father was taken aback by his behavior when she was a child. Please I just want to see Jean and Lucien happy. Some people need to grow up and stop being so thin skinned. It wont be The Dr Blake Mysteries without Dr Blake. Has anyone seen Rocky Horror Show? The whole show is indecent the title character has sex with just about every other character in the show! The Blake Mysteries primarily revolves around Doctor Blake as he adjusts to his hometown which has transformed after he left. Yuck. Totally agree Cheryl. I am 86 years old and I am unfair that we live in a different now, but during my working life, which most was spent in the government, I worked with family men who were gentlemen . Ridiculous without McLachlan. He was married to his wife, who died in a car accident. PS: Craig in case you are reading these comments, I want you to know you will be missed sooooo much and if theres anyway to change their minds please do so. It wont. The hope was that, if they proved popular, there would be four a year for three years. ??? I love the wholesome and caring theme of the show. He IS the show !!! It has become apparent that ABC no longer trusts the person who broke the story. Growup and learn how to say Im not interested better yet just walk away. If the investigation found no evidence against him, then why cant Craig M keep playing his role??? Nadine Garner spills on her return to The Blake Mysteries . Will not watch the show without him and think this is baseless. Will Craig McLachlan return to Blake Mysteries 2021? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. I will no longer be watching the show it wont be the same with out Craig M. This is my favorite show . This other premise and title is just awful and the only thing I truly like about it is the haunting theme song. He was cleared..you ruin a mans life and career over hearsay, and nowI and others will not return to watch a show that was made around a character and pretend hes not importanttake the name Blake too..call it Jeansee how long that lasts! What would be the point. But, says Wright, "It feels like a totally new show" as it takes up the story late in 1963, three years after the ABC telemovie, in the dawning era of television and after the assassination of the American president.