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RFDS halts production

Endemol Shine drama for Seven is the latest project to pause during current crisis.

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Upcoming Seven drama RFDS is the latest to suspend production during the coronavirus crisis.

The series is described as a ‘gripping new action-drama on a grand scale, based in Australia’s red heart, where the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service navigate private lives as turbulent and profound as the heart stopping emergencies they attend.’

Filming was due to take place around Broken Hill.

An Endemol Shine spokesperson said, “Due to the ever changing situation of COVID-19, it has been decided to temporarily suspend pre-production of RFDS (working title). We will continue to assess the situation to determine when production can recommence.

“We remain committed to working with the incredible Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Broken Hill community and look forward to telling their stories.”

The cast includes Justine Clarke (Tangle, Rake, The Time Of Our Lives), Rob Collins (The Wrong Girl, Glitch, Cleverman) and Stephen Peacocke (Home and Away, Wanted, Five Bedrooms).

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  1. Many people think RFDS are mostly operating in the outback and remote communities though they definitely also operate from the airports in the cities along the coast and go to places that aren’t as remote as the far outback. I think it’s a great organisation to base a drama or even a documentary or factual series on.

    1. Errr…the RFDS has been the subject of a long running 80s/90s drama series as well as various documentary series over the decades-the TV series’ background got greener towards the end of it as the location shooting changed from the outback to places closer to the coast for budget reasons.

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