BBC to air new Aussie soap

[Jessie Wallace]

The BBC has acquired a new Australian soap for its daytime schedules.

All Saints is being lined up for a weekday mid-afternoon slot. The soap, which is set in a hospital ward of the All Saints Hospital in Sydney, was the top rated Australian-made drama in the country last year.

BBC head of series Sue Deeks said the show had "engaging" characters, "compelling" storylines and "superb" production values.

Deeks added: "We are delighted that BBC viewers are finally going to have the opportunity to see this multi-award winning series."

The programme is due to air weekdays from mid-July.

[Siobhan]

bring back sons and daughter I say.. best aussie soap ever!! :rotfl::rotfl:

[Jessie Wallace]

I used to love that when i was a kid, used to run home for lunch so i could watch it, have my lunch and then run back up to the school for lessons again

[alannah]

:cheer: All Saints is great. It has been shown on TV3 here in Ireland.for the last few years. I'm looking forward to seeing it again hopefully from the beginning.

[thestud2k7]

i am guessing when neighbours moves to five if all saints is poplour it will be replacing neighbours

[alannah]

It's an hour long show but I presume it can be edited to fit the Neighbours slot much like the Bill which is shown as a half hour show here on Irish TV.

[tammyy2j]

This is a great show i hope it is shown from the beginning :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[alannah]

Apparently they are not starting from the beginning! Only 45 episodes have been bought so far but it's going to be shown in the 2.35pm slot starting on the 16th July.