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All Saints (TV series)
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All Saints is an Australian medical drama which first screened on the Seven Network
. The series debuted on 24 February 1998 and concluded its run on 27 October 2009. It had been one of Australia's highest rating dramas and also achieved popularity overseas in many countries including UK, Ireland, Belgium and Iran.
, Erik Thomson
, Libby Tanner
, Tammy MacIntosh
, Judith McGrath
, John Howard
, John Waters
, Chris Vance
and Natasha Beaumont
. Judith McGrath was the only original cast member to continue the show's entire run.
In February 2002 nine cast members from All Saints participated on The Weakest Link: All Saints Special
to mark the first anniversary of The Weakest Link in Australia. In this episode, Erik Thomson
won, but it is unknown how much he won.
). Ward 17 was closed in April 2004 and the doctors and some nurses moved to the Emergency Department.
). A new set was established, some characters left and new characters were introduced. With this change, the series came to focus more on the lives of the doctors, as well as the nurses it had in the past.
On 9 July 2009, the Seven Network
announced the series would cease production in August due to budgetary constraints. The last episode of its 12th and final season, episode 493, aired on 27 October 2009. The series ended with the ED and MRU teams having a dinner to farewell the last remaining original character, Von Ryan (Judith McGrath
), on her final day at All Saints.
. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
in Sydney was also used for external filming and for some interior locations such as the operating theatres.
Four All Saints regular cast members departed from the show permanently. These included Jenni Baird
, who played Nurse Paula Morgan, Martin Lynes, who played Dr. Luke Forlano, Fletcher Humphrys
, who played probational paramedic Alex Kearns, and Henry Nixon
, who played Nurse Sterlo McCormack. SeaChange
star, John Howard
, was also introduced in this revamp as E.D. director, Frank Campion.
.
The final episode 493 was filmed on 26 August 2009 and aired on 27 October 2009. The finale saw Von having her last day at All Saints Western General Hospital, with the show's final scenes at a surprise farewell dinner where both the ED and MRU teams say goodbye to her.
The series ended with everyone sitting at a table in the restaurant and Von making one final speech:
After a short montage video plays looking back at the show, Von looks at Frank as he looks back at her, their glasses raised to each other. The viewers have one last glimpse of Von as she smiles as the screen fades black. The final episode was watched 1.505 million viewers, the third most watched show for the week. All Saints was the longest-running medical drama
in Australia and the third longest-running drama series after Blue Heelers
and Homicide.
nominations in both the popular and outstanding categories, the awards are:
and has been nominated for various others.
Australia: All Saints final timeslot was 9:30pm AEST on Tuesday nights on the Seven Network
. Season 7 episodes are also being aired on Foxtel
television channel Universal
previously known as Hallmark
, every Wednesday nights at 6.30pm and 7:30pm.
Belgium: All Saints Season 12 airs Wednesday at 22:35 on vtm
and re-runs of Season 10 air Monday through Friday at 22:10 (with a re-run the next day at 10:15) on Vitaya
in Flanders
, Belgium.
Falkland Islands: All Saints was aired Mondays to Saturdays at 20:00 on Falkland Islands Television Service.
Gibraltar: All Saints airs every Monday night at 22:00 on GBC Television
. On 28 March 2011, GBCTV screened "Letting Go" Episode 8.07 (301)originally aired in Australia on 29 March 2005.
Hungary: All Saints aired every day at 15:25 on TV2
.
India: All Saints airs on the Australia Network
at 20:00 on Saturdays.
Iran: All Saints airs every Tuesday at 22:00 and is repeated every Wednesday at 15:30, on Channel IRIB 1.
Republic of Ireland: All Saints aired at 20:00 Wednesday nights on the TV3
Television Network where it proved to be a ratings winner and became one of the most popular imports on Irish television. The show made its debut on 2 September 2002 from episode 001 airing at 14:35 weekdays with an encore screening the following morning at 10:30. The show proved so popular with audiences it was promoted to a weekly prime-time slot (8pm) in July 2003 beginning with episode 191. TV3 broadcast the final episode (493) on 1 February 2011.
Israel: All Saints airs every day (Sunday-Thursday) at 09:30 and is repeated every day at 19:50, on Channel 23
.
New Zealand: All Saints aired every weekday (Mon-Fri) on Prime at 1pm.
Poland: All Saints (Cena Życia) aired every weekday (Mon-Fri) on AXN
at 6pm.
Portugal: All Saints airs daily (Mon-Sat) on AXN
at 11 am, with repeats at 5:40 am and at 2:10 am on Sundays. The first seasons are being rerun on Sony Entertainment Television (Portugal)
.
Kingdom of Romania: All Saints airs every weekday (Mon-Fri) on AXN at 1 pm.
': Season 5 of All Saints aired on weekdays from 16 July 2007 to 13 September 2007 on BBC One at 14:35. Season 6 aired from 12 October 2009 to 31 January 2010 on BBC Two, usually on weekdays at 13:00. The previous seasons were aired on Living in the early 2000s. There are no plans to purchase any more episodes.
Vanuatu:All Saints aired Tuesday and Thursday at 19:30 on Television Blong Vanuatu
.
Seasons 1 to 5 were released by EMI
Australia in 2005 through 2007. EMI lost the DVD rights in 2007, therefore seasons 1 to 5 are no longer in print. Universal Pictures Australia where later awarded DVD rights to the show releasing seasons 8 to 12 in 2009 through 2010. Long awaited seasons 6 and 7 are scheduled for release on 2 March 2011. Universal have confirmed seasons 1 to 5 will be re-released in the near future. Listings of each episode in each box set can be found at List of All Saints episodes.
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
. The series debuted on 24 February 1998 and concluded its run on 27 October 2009. It had been one of Australia's highest rating dramas and also achieved popularity overseas in many countries including UK, Ireland, Belgium and Iran.
The Show
All Saints has featured popular Australian actors such as Georgie ParkerGeorgie Parker
Georgina "Georgie" Parker is an Australian television actress. She grew up in the suburb of St. Ives.-Personal life:...
, Erik Thomson
Erik Thomson
Erik Thomson is an actor known for playing Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Dr. Mitch Stevens in All Saints and Dave Rafter in Packed to the Rafters...
, Libby Tanner
Libby Tanner
-Career:Tanner played Zoe Marshall in the short lived Channel 9 soap Pacific Drive from 1996 to 1997. Having appeared in the hospital drama All Saints playing Bronwyn Craig for five years, a role for which she won two Logie Awards, she left to star in the short lived television series Fireflies,...
, Tammy MacIntosh
Tammy MacIntosh
Tammy MacIntosh is an Australian actress. She is best known for portraying Dr. Charlotte Beaumont on the medical drama All Saints.-Career:...
, Judith McGrath
Judith McGrath
Judith McGrath is an Australian actress. She spent many of her formative years training at Brisbane Arts Theatre and was a company member of Twelfth Night Theatre under theatre director, Joan Whalley....
, John Howard
John Howard (Australian actor)
John Howard is an Australian stage and screen actor. Howard is best known for his appearances in the film The Club, and the television series SeaChange, Always Greener, All Saints and Packed To The Rafters.-Film:Howard's first role was in 1978's My Boys Are Good Boys, in a minor role...
, John Waters
John Waters (actor)
John Russell Waters is a film, theatre and television actor and musician best known in Australia, to where he moved in 1968...
, Chris Vance
Chris Vance (actor)
Chris Vance is a British actor. Vance is known for his role as Jack Gallagher in the Fox series Mental and James Whistler in Prison Break, and has guest-starred on Burn Notice and Dexter-Early life:...
and Natasha Beaumont
Natasha Beaumont
Natasha Elisabeth Beaumont is an actress.Beaumont was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She grew up in Kuala Lumpur, attended boarding school in Sydney and moved at age 20 to attend Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, Australia. She initially studied set and costume design but changed to acting...
. Judith McGrath was the only original cast member to continue the show's entire run.
In February 2002 nine cast members from All Saints participated on The Weakest Link: All Saints Special
The Weakest Link (Australian game show)
The Weakest Link was an Australian game show based on the successful UK format, which aired from February 2001 until April 2002 and was broadcast on the Seven Network. Presented by Cornelia Frances, the show featured nine contestants competing for a potential prize of $100,000...
to mark the first anniversary of The Weakest Link in Australia. In this episode, Erik Thomson
Erik Thomson
Erik Thomson is an actor known for playing Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Dr. Mitch Stevens in All Saints and Dave Rafter in Packed to the Rafters...
won, but it is unknown how much he won.
Ward 17 (1998–2004)
The series was set in a fictional Sydney suburban hospital called All Saints Western General Hospital. The stories originally focused on the nursing staff of Ward 17, which was also known as the 'garbage ward' because it took the overflow of patients. Ward 17 was led by Nursing Unit Manager Terri Sullivan (Georgie ParkerGeorgie Parker
Georgina "Georgie" Parker is an Australian television actress. She grew up in the suburb of St. Ives.-Personal life:...
). Ward 17 was closed in April 2004 and the doctors and some nurses moved to the Emergency Department.
Emergency Department (ED) (2004–2008)
In April 2004, producers drastically overhauled the series to improve ratings. The focus shifted from Ward 17 to the Emergency Department, led by Frank Campion (John HowardJohn Howard (Australian actor)
John Howard is an Australian stage and screen actor. Howard is best known for his appearances in the film The Club, and the television series SeaChange, Always Greener, All Saints and Packed To The Rafters.-Film:Howard's first role was in 1978's My Boys Are Good Boys, in a minor role...
). A new set was established, some characters left and new characters were introduced. With this change, the series came to focus more on the lives of the doctors, as well as the nurses it had in the past.
Emergency Department (ED) and Medical Response Unit (MRU) (2009)
In February 2009 the series introduced the Medical Response Unit which includes a helicopter that delivers doctors to rescues and brings patients to the Emergency Department. The series was retitled All Saints: Medical Response Unit and featured an increased focus on external locations outside the hospital.On 9 July 2009, the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
announced the series would cease production in August due to budgetary constraints. The last episode of its 12th and final season, episode 493, aired on 27 October 2009. The series ended with the ED and MRU teams having a dinner to farewell the last remaining original character, Von Ryan (Judith McGrath
Judith McGrath
Judith McGrath is an Australian actress. She spent many of her formative years training at Brisbane Arts Theatre and was a company member of Twelfth Night Theatre under theatre director, Joan Whalley....
), on her final day at All Saints.
Main cast
| Actor | Role | Duration | Episodes | Number of Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith McGrath Judith McGrath Judith McGrath is an Australian actress. She spent many of her formative years training at Brisbane Arts Theatre and was a company member of Twelfth Night Theatre under theatre director, Joan Whalley.... |
Yvonne 'Von' Ryan | 1998–2009 | 001–494 | 494 |
| Georgie Parker Georgie Parker Georgina "Georgie" Parker is an Australian television actress. She grew up in the suburb of St. Ives.-Personal life:... |
Therese 'Terri' Sullivan | 1998–2005 | 001–314 | 314 |
| Martin Lynes Martin Lynes Martin Lynes is an Australian actor.-Biography:Lynes is known for his work as Dr. Luke Forlano on All Saints, an Australian hospital drama. On the series he tried many times to become the Chief medical officer but failed. He was a primarily surgeon but spent time helping in ward 17. He has also... |
Dr. Luciano 'Luke' Forlano | 1998–2004 | 001–266 | 266 |
| Ben Tari Ben Tari Ben Tari is an Australian actor most known for his work as Jared Levine on All Saints, an Australian hospital drama.He is a graduate of the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Arts .He joined all Saints from 1998–2003, and stayed for consecutive 235 episodes and guest starred in 2005 in... |
Jared Levine | 1998–2003, 2005 | 001 – 235, 320 | 235 |
| Libby Tanner Libby Tanner -Career:Tanner played Zoe Marshall in the short lived Channel 9 soap Pacific Drive from 1996 to 1997. Having appeared in the hospital drama All Saints playing Bronwyn Craig for five years, a role for which she won two Logie Awards, she left to star in the short lived television series Fireflies,... |
Bronwyn Craig | 1998–2003 | 001 – 218, 221 | 218 |
| Brian Vriends Brian Vriends Brian Vriends is an Australian actor most known for his work as Ben Markham on All Saints, an Australian hospital drama. Vriends married co-actor in All Saints Libby Tanner and they have a daughter. Vriends and Tanner have since separated.... |
Ben Markham | 1998–2003 | 001–218 | 218 |
| Jeremy Cumpston Jeremy Cumpston Jeremy Cumpston is an Australian actor most known for his work as Connor Costello on All Saints, an Australian hospital drama.... |
Connor Costello | 1998–2001 | 001–158 | 158 |
| Kirrily White Kirrily White -Early life:Born and raised in Sydney, White was involved in school plays and concerts st a young age, while also studying ballet, piano and drama. White aspired to have an acting career and, when she was 14, along with 70 other teenagers, she wrote and performed a play called Winds of the Solstice... |
Stephanie Markham† | 1998–2000 | 001 – 106, 107, 142 | 108 |
| Andrew McKaige Andrew McKaige Andrew McKaige is an Australian actor.In addition to being an original cast member of the 1980s soap opera Sons and Daughters , he is the second actor to play the role of Marty Jackson in Prisoner – succeeding Ronald Korosy and preceding Michael Winchester.More recently, he has appeared in Paradise... |
Dr. Peter Morrison | 1998–1999 | 001–053 | 53 |
| Sam Healy Sam Healy Sam Healy is an Australian actress most known for her work portraying Jazmina Hillerman on All Saints, an Australian hospital drama. She has also acted on other Australian series Blue Heelers and McLeod's Daughters... |
Jazmina Hillerman | 1998–1999 | 001–052 | 50 |
| Erik Thomson Erik Thomson Erik Thomson is an actor known for playing Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Dr. Mitch Stevens in All Saints and Dave Rafter in Packed to the Rafters... |
Dr. Mitchell 'Mitch' Stevens † | 1999–2003 | 045–221 | 176 |
| Celia Ireland Celia Ireland Celia Ireland is an Australian actress.-Biography:Ireland is best known for her work as Regina Butcher on All Saints, an Australian hospital drama... |
Regina Butcher | 1999–2000, 2002–2005 | 058 – 101, 208 – 306 | 121 |
| Belinda Emmett Belinda Emmett Belinda 'Belle' Jane Emmett was an Australian actress and singer. She was married to television personality Rove McManus and was known for her roles in the TV drama series Home and Away and All Saints.-Early life:... † |
Jodi Horner | 2000–2001 | 118–162 | 43 |
| Conrad Coleby Conrad Coleby Conrad Julius Coleby is an Australian actor.-Biography:Coleby is the son of actor Robert Coleby and brother of actress Anja Coleby. He attended Somerset College on the Gold Coast, graduating in 1996. In the same year, he played the role of Colonel Juan Perón in the school's production of Evita... |
Scott Zinenko | 2001–2004 | 127–286 | 153 |
| Natasha Beaumont Natasha Beaumont Natasha Elisabeth Beaumont is an actress.Beaumont was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She grew up in Kuala Lumpur, attended boarding school in Sydney and moved at age 20 to attend Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, Australia. She initially studied set and costume design but changed to acting... |
Rebecca Green | 2001–2003 | 152–235 | 64 |
| Josh Quong Tart Josh Quong Tart Josh Quong Tart is an Australian actor who has performed in several television, commercial and film roles.-Biography:... |
Matthew Horner | 2001–2002, 2003, 2004 | 162–204, 221 to 246, 262 | 67 |
| Jenni Baird Jenni Baird Jenni Baird is an Australian actress, known for her roles as Paula Morgan on All Saints and Meghan Doyle in The 4400. She gave birth to a baby in 2008. She is married to Australian filmmaker Michael Petroni.-Early career:... |
Paula Morgan | 2001–2004 | 166–266 | 101 |
| Paul Tassone Paul Tassone Paul Tassone is an Australian actor most known for his work as Nelson Curtis on All Saints, an Australian hospital drama. In late 2007-2008, he played a reverend who turned out to be a violent stalker as a result of a brain tumor on Home and Away... |
Nelson Curtis | 2001–2006 | 168–349 | 182 |
| Tammy MacIntosh Tammy MacIntosh Tammy MacIntosh is an Australian actress. She is best known for portraying Dr. Charlotte Beaumont on the medical drama All Saints.-Career:... |
Dr. Charlotte Beaumont | 2002–2009 | 184–494 | 289 |
| Henry Nixon Henry Nixon Henry Nixon is an Australian actor.Henry Nixon was born in the 1970s at St Margaret's Hospital on Crown Street in the inner-Sydney suburb of Surry Hills... |
Sterling McCormack | 2003–2004 | 221- 273 | 53 |
| Christopher Gabardi Christopher Gabardi Christopher Gabardi is an Australian actor. He attend Wesley College, Melbourne prior to graduating from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art with a degree in Performing Arts in 1991. He is best known for his role as Dr. Vincent Hughes on Australian TV drama All Saints and the... |
Dr. Vincent Hughes | 2003–2006, 2006–2007 | 223 – 347, 367 – 396 | 155 |
| Wil Traval Wil Traval William "Wil" Traval is an Australian actor most known for his work as Dr. Jack Quade on All Saints, an Australian hospital drama.Traval was born on a strawberry farm near Colac in country Victoria. He graduated from high school at the age of 16. His passion for acting began in high school when he... |
Dr. Jack Quade | 2004–2008 | 256–455 | 193 |
| John Howard John Howard (Australian actor) John Howard is an Australian stage and screen actor. Howard is best known for his appearances in the film The Club, and the television series SeaChange, Always Greener, All Saints and Packed To The Rafters.-Film:Howard's first role was in 1978's My Boys Are Good Boys, in a minor role... |
Dr. Frank Campion | 2004–2009 | 265–494 | 230 |
| Natalie Saleeba Natalie Saleeba Natalie Saleeba is an Australian actress best known for her roles as Jessica Singleton in the medical drama series All Saints and Rosetta Cammeniti on Neighbours.... |
Jessica Singleton | 2004–2006 | 265–344 | 79 |
| Alexandra Davies Alexandra Davies Alexandra Davies is a British-born Australian actress.Davies graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts in Performance... |
Cate McMasters | 2004–2007 | 270 – 387, 397 – 423 (recurring) |
134 |
| Mark Priestley Mark Priestley Mark Priestley was an Australian actor. Born in Perth, Western Australia, he graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art with a degree in Performing Arts in 1999. His first big TV break was when he appeared in The Farm in 2000 and met director Kate Woods... † |
Dan Goldman Dan Goldman Dan Goldman is an American writer, artist and designer living in São Paulo, Brazil... |
2004–2008 | 278–455 | 170 |
| Chris Vance Chris Vance (actor) Chris Vance is a British actor. Vance is known for his role as Jack Gallagher in the Fox series Mental and James Whistler in Prison Break, and has guest-starred on Burn Notice and Dexter-Early life:... |
Dr. Sean Everleigh† | 2005–2007 | 334–393 | 55 |
| Jolene Anderson Jolene Anderson Jolene Anderson is an Australian actress.Since 2006 she has played the character of Erica Templeton on the drama series All Saints... |
Erica Templeton† | 2006–2008 | 345–448 | 104 |
| Andrew Supanz Andrew Supanz Andrew Supanz is an Australian actor, who was born in 1982. He is best known for playing Dr. Bartholomew "Bart" West on the series All Saints from 2006 until the final episode in 2009.... |
Dr. Bartholomew 'Bart' West | 2006–2009 | 349–494 | 138 |
| John Waters John Waters (actor) John Russell Waters is a film, theatre and television actor and musician best known in Australia, to where he moved in 1968... |
Dr. Miklos 'Mike' Vlasek | 2006, 2007–2009 | 350–361, 379–494 | 124 |
| Virginia Gay Virginia Gay Virginia Gay is an Australian actress most known for her work on the Australian TV dramas Winners & Losers , and All Saints .-Education:... |
Gabrielle Jaeger | 2006–2009 | 353–494 | 139 |
| Allison Cratchley Allison Cratchley Allison Cratchley in sydney's northern beaches to parents Kathryn and Noel Cratchley. The oldest of 3 children brother Noel jnr and sister sallyanne.... |
Dr. Zoe Gallagher | 2006–2008 | 359–436 | 78 |
| Jack Campbell Jack Campbell (actor) Jack Campbell is an Australian television and film actor, who has mainly appeared in several Australian television programs .-Career:... |
Dr. Steven Taylor | 2007–2009 | 401–494 | 91 |
| Alix Bidstrup Alix Bidstrup Alix Bidstrup is an Australian actress best known for her role as nurse Amy Fielding on All Saints. She has guest-starred on Sea Patrol, and has also pursued a singing career.-Personal life:... |
Amy Fielding | 2008–2009 | 442–494 | 49 |
| Kip Gamblin Kip Gamblin -Career:Gamblin trained as a ballet dancer at the The McDonald College of Performing Arts, Sydney and completed his training at the Australian Ballet School, Melbourne. He performed with the Australian Ballet, the West Australian Ballet and the Sydney Dance Company between 1994 and 2002, and had... |
Dr. Adam Rossi | 2008–2009 | 452–494 | 43 |
| Ella Scott Lynch Ella Scott Lynch Ella Scott Lynch is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Claire Anderson in the medical drama series All Saints.-Early life:... |
Claire Anderson | 2008–2009 | 453–494 | 42 |
| Mirrah Foulkes Mirrah Foulkes - Film :Foulkes has appeared in several Australian films since 2006, including Spider , Dying Breed , Animal Kingdom and the mysterious drama Sleeping Beauty .- Television :... |
Jo Mathieson | 2009 | 457–494 | 37 |
| Jonathan Wood Jonathan Wood Jonathan Wood aka Jonathan Patrick Moore is an Australian actor who has appeared in theatre, film and television.-Biography:He graduated from the Adelaide Centre for Performing Arts in 2004. Wood appeared in Neighbours as teacher Angus Henderson who had an inappropriate relationship with Rachel... |
Dr. Elliott Parker | 2009 | 485–494 | 10 |
Supporting cast
| Actor | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Justine Clarke Justine Clarke Justine Clarke is an Australian actor and singer. She has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows... |
Samantha O'Hara | 1998–1999 |
| Elizabeth Maywald | Sophie Williams† | 1998–1999 |
| Jake Blundell | Tony Hurst† | 1999–2000, 2001 |
| Joy Smithers Joy Smithers Joy Smithers is an Australian actress, best known for her acting performances on television, and her role as a television news presenter.... |
Rose Carlton (Stevens)† | 1999–2003 |
| Rochelle Whyte | Cara Windom | 2001–2003 |
| Alan Flower | Morris The Florist† | 2000–2003 |
| Rachel McNamara | Francis Regan | 2003 |
| Kim Hillas | Joan Marden | 1998–2004, 2009 |
| John Noble John Noble John Noble is an Australian film and television actor, and theater director of more than 80 plays. He was born in Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia and is currently starring as scientist Walter Bishop in the J. J. Abrams television series Fringe.He made occasional appearances on the... |
Dr. John Madsen | 1998–2004 |
| Melissa Tkautz Melissa Tkautz Melissa Natalie Tkautz is an Australian-Maltese actress, singer, songwriter and model of Austrian and Maltese heritage. Tkautz was married on Friday 6 February 2009 to her partner of 5 years, Kwesi Nicholas.- Early career :... |
Andrea Stuart | 2001–2002, 2004 |
| Jack Rickard | Max Morgan | 2002–2004 |
| Nicole da Silva Nicole da Silva Nicole da Silva is an Australian actress, who is best known for her television roles on Rush , Carla Cametti PD, East West 101, All Saints and Dangerous In 2008, Nicole was nominated for the Graham Kennedy Logie Award for ‘Most Outstanding New Talent’ for her role in Dangerous... |
Sasha Fernandez | 2005 |
| Guy Edmonds Guy Edmonds Guy Edmonds is an Australian born stage and film actor. He is best known for his work on such programmes as Home and Away, All Saints and Double Take, and on stage in the world premiere productions of Holding the Man and Toy Symphony.-Biography:... |
Stuart Mapleton | 2005 |
| Troy Planet | Dennis Pool | 2003–2006 |
| Elizabeth Alexander | Dr. Alison Newell | 2003–2006 |
| Jaime Mears | Kerry Lytton † | 2004–2006 |
| Trilby Beresford | Kathleen Campion | 2004–2006 |
| Peter Phelps Peter Phelps Peter Phelps is an Australian actor, singer and writer. He is notable for his role of Peter Church in the television drama, Stingers and Trevor Cole, in Baywatch... |
Dr. Doug Spencer | 2005–2006, 2007 |
| Alexandra Fowler | Eve Ballantyne | 2006–2007 |
| Robert Jago | Luke Goldman | 2006–2008 |
| Lucy Bell Lucy Bell Lucy Bell is a British-born Australian television and film actress. Her partner is James O'Loghlin and they have three daughters.- Television :... |
Sonia Moore | 2007 |
| Wendy Strehlow Wendy Strehlow Wendy Strehlow is an Australian actress, probably best known for her role as Sister Judy Loveday in the television soap opera A Country Practice... |
Lorraine Tanner | 2005–2008 |
| Mike Smith | Heath Velaga | 2007–2009 |
| Celeste Barber | Bree Matthews | 2005–2009 |
| Ben Wood | Troy Sanders | 2009 |
Deceased cast members
- Belinda EmmettBelinda EmmettBelinda 'Belle' Jane Emmett was an Australian actress and singer. She was married to television personality Rove McManus and was known for her roles in the TV drama series Home and Away and All Saints.-Early life:...
– Jodi Horner (2000–2001) - Mark PriestleyMark PriestleyMark Priestley was an Australian actor. Born in Perth, Western Australia, he graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art with a degree in Performing Arts in 1999. His first big TV break was when he appeared in The Farm in 2000 and met director Kate Woods...
– Dan Goldman (2004–2008)
Production
The external shots, including sweeping views of the skyline and hospital, were filmed at the Concord Repatriation General HospitalConcord Repatriation General Hospital
Concord Repatriation General Hospital , commonly referred to as simply Concord Hospital, is a major hospital in Sydney, Australia, located on Hospital Road in Concord...
. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is a hospital in Sydney, Australia, located on Palmerston Road in Hornsby. It is a teaching hospital of the University of Sydney....
in Sydney was also used for external filming and for some interior locations such as the operating theatres.
2004 revamp
In reaction to a ratings drop, following the departure of Dr. Mitch Stevens played by Erik Thomson, the producers decided to shift the focus of the series from Ward 17 to the emergency department (ED) of All Saints Western General Hospital. These changes first appeared on screen in April 2004. This relocation allowed the producers and writers to explore different and more adventurous storylines and allowed the introduction of additional characters. With the relocation, which was dubbed All Saints' emergency surgery, the show also shifted its focus from the lives of the nurses to including the lives of many doctors as well. This revamp in 2004 proved a success and ratings increased considerably.Four All Saints regular cast members departed from the show permanently. These included Jenni Baird
Jenni Baird
Jenni Baird is an Australian actress, known for her roles as Paula Morgan on All Saints and Meghan Doyle in The 4400. She gave birth to a baby in 2008. She is married to Australian filmmaker Michael Petroni.-Early career:...
, who played Nurse Paula Morgan, Martin Lynes, who played Dr. Luke Forlano, Fletcher Humphrys
Fletcher Humphrys
Fletcher Humphrys is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Brett 'Brick' Buchanon in McLeod's Daughters and as Alex Kearns in All Saints.-Career:...
, who played probational paramedic Alex Kearns, and Henry Nixon
Henry Nixon
Henry Nixon is an Australian actor.Henry Nixon was born in the 1970s at St Margaret's Hospital on Crown Street in the inner-Sydney suburb of Surry Hills...
, who played Nurse Sterlo McCormack. SeaChange
SeaChange
SeaChange was a popular Australian television show that ran for 39 episodes from 1998 to 2001 on the ABC. It was created by Andrew Knight and Deborah Cox and starred Sigrid Thornton, David Wenham, William McInnes, John Howard, Tom Long and Kerry Armstrong...
star, John Howard
John Howard (Australian actor)
John Howard is an Australian stage and screen actor. Howard is best known for his appearances in the film The Club, and the television series SeaChange, Always Greener, All Saints and Packed To The Rafters.-Film:Howard's first role was in 1978's My Boys Are Good Boys, in a minor role...
, was also introduced in this revamp as E.D. director, Frank Campion.
2009 revamp and finale
In 2009, the Medical Response Unit was introduced, which featured a helicopter and a four wheel drive that can go where ambulances cannot. The Emergency Department was still a large part of the show, with the MRU on-site scenes combined. The MRU would also bring their patients into the ED for treatment. A new paramedic was also introduced, played by Mirrah FoulkesMirrah Foulkes
- Film :Foulkes has appeared in several Australian films since 2006, including Spider , Dying Breed , Animal Kingdom and the mysterious drama Sleeping Beauty .- Television :...
.
The final episode 493 was filmed on 26 August 2009 and aired on 27 October 2009. The finale saw Von having her last day at All Saints Western General Hospital, with the show's final scenes at a surprise farewell dinner where both the ED and MRU teams say goodbye to her.
The series ended with everyone sitting at a table in the restaurant and Von making one final speech:
"I don't know what to say, really. I spent a lot of time at All Saints and memories and, I'd just like to thank you all for your loyalty, your support and love. Oh bugger this, here's to us.
After a short montage video plays looking back at the show, Von looks at Frank as he looks back at her, their glasses raised to each other. The viewers have one last glimpse of Von as she smiles as the screen fades black. The final episode was watched 1.505 million viewers, the third most watched show for the week. All Saints was the longest-running medical drama
Medical drama
A medical drama is a television program, in which events center upon a hospital, an ambulance staff, or any medical environment.In the United States, most medical episodes are one hour long and, more often than not, are set in a hospital. Most current medical Dramatic programming go beyond the...
in Australia and the third longest-running drama series after Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
and Homicide.
Logie Awards
The show received numerous Logie AwardLogie Award
The TV Week Logie Awards are the Australian television industry awards, which have been presented annually since 1959. Renamed by Graham Kennedy in 1960 after he won the first 'Star Of The Year' award, the name 'Logie' awards honours John Logie Baird, a Scotsman who invented the television as a...
nominations in both the popular and outstanding categories, the awards are:
| Year | Nominee | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Logie Awards of 1999 The 41st Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 11 April 1999 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. Andrew Denton from the ABC was the Master of Ceremonies... |
Georgie Parker | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated |
| Georgie Parker | Most Popular Actress | Nominated | |
| All Saints | Most Popular Program | Nominated | |
| Libby Tanner | Most Popular New Female Talent | Nominated | |
| 2000 Logie Awards of 2000 The 42nd Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 30 April 2000 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. Andrew Denton from the ABC was the Master of Ceremonies... |
Georgie Parker | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated |
| Georgie Parker | Most Popular Actress | Nominated | |
| All Saints | Most Popular Program | Nominated | |
| All Saints | Most Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2001 Logie Awards of 2001 The 43rd Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 22 April 2001 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. Shaun Micallef from the ABC was the Master of Ceremonies... |
Georgie Parker | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Won |
| Georgie Parker | Most Popular Actress | Won | |
| All Saints | Most Popular Program | Won | |
| All Saints | Most Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Georgie Parker | Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Libby Tanner | Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2002 Logie Awards of 2002 The 44th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 28 April 2002 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. Wendy Harmer from the Sydney radio station 2Day FM was the Master of Ceremonies.The ratings of the 2002 logie awards averaged around 1,865,000 and ranked at #5... |
Georgie Parker | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Won |
| Libby Tanner | Most Popular Actress | Won | |
| All Saints | Most Popular Program | Won | |
| Libby Tanner | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated | |
| Erik Thomson | Most Popular Actor | Nominated | |
| Conrad Coleby | Most Popular New Male Talent | Nominated | |
| All Saints | Most Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Georgie Parker | Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Libby Tanner | Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2003 Logie Awards of 2003 The 45th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 11 May 2003 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. Eddie McGuire from the Nine Network was all Master of Ceremonies... |
Erik Thomson | Most Popular Actor | Won |
| Libby Tanner | Most Popular Actress | Won | |
| All Saints | Most Popular Australian Program | Won | |
| All Saints | Most Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Georgie Parker | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated | |
| Libby Tanner | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated | |
| 2004 Logie Awards of 2004 The 46th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday, 18 April 2004 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. Eddie McGuire presided as Master of Ceremonies for the second year in a row, and the awards featured special guest Mel Brooks... |
Georgie Parker | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated |
| Erik Thomson | Most Popular Actor | Nominated | |
| All Saints | Most Popular Australian Program | Nominated | |
| All Saints | Most Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2005 Logie Awards of 2005 The 47th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 1 May 2005 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. In an historic first Andrew O'Keefe from the Seven Network, Eddie McGuire from the Nine Network and Rove McManus from Network Ten were all Master of Ceremonies... |
Georgie Parker | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated |
| All Saints | Most Popular Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Wil Traval | Most Popular New Male Talent | Nominated | |
| Natalie Saleeba | Most Popular New Female Talent | Nominated | |
| 2006 Logie Awards of 2006 The 48th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday May 7, 2006 at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne and televised on the Nine Network.... |
All Saints | Most Popular Drama Series | Nominated |
| All Saints | Most Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | |
| John Howard | Most Outstanding Actor | Nominated | |
| 2007 Logie Awards of 2007 The 49th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 6 May 2007 at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne and televised on the Nine Network. The three key presenters were Adam Hills, Dave Hughes and Fifi Box... |
John Howard | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated |
| John Howard | Most Outstanding Actor | Nominated | |
| Jolene Anderson | Most Popular New Talent Female | Nominated | |
| Andrew Supanz | Most Popular New Male Talent | Nominated | |
| All Saints | Most Popular Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Judith McGrath | Most Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2008 Logie Awards of 2008 The 50th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 4 May 2008 at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne, and televised on the Nine Network.... |
John Howard | Most Popular Personality On Australian Television | Nominated |
| John Howard | Most Popular Actor | Nominated | |
| Jack Campbell | Most Popular New Male Talent | Nominated | |
| All Saints | Most Popular Australian Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2009 Logie Awards of 2009 The 51st Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards was held on Sunday 3 May 2009 at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne, and televised on the Nine Network. The awards ceremony was hosted by Gretel Killeen and had over 1.6 million people watching the Logie Awards telecast. Performing on the night were... |
Mark Priestley | Most Popular Actor | Nominated |
| 2010 Logie Awards of 2010 The 52nd Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards were held on Sunday 2 May 2010 at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne, and was once again televised on the Nine Network... |
Mirrah Foulkes | Best New Female Talent | Nominated |
| All Saints | Best Drama | Nominated |
Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards
All Saints has won two AFI Awards from the Australian Film InstituteAustralian Film Institute
The Australian Film Institute was founded in 1958 as a non-profit organisation devoted to developing an active film culture in Australia and fostering engagement between the general public and the Australian film industry...
and has been nominated for various others.
| Year | Nominee | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 1998 in Australian television -Events:*February - Kim Kilbey starts hosting Australia's Funniest Home Video Show.*27 March - Darwin finally gets a second commercial television station when TND-34 opens, taking a Seven Network affiliation.... |
Ep. 6: Give and Take | Best Episode in a Television Drama Series | Nominated |
| Ep. 20: Revelations | Best Episode in a Television Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 1999 1999 in Australian television -Events:*1 February – QSTV becomes an affiliate of the Seven Network, becoming known as Seven Central.*March – WIN Television WA commences broadcasting to regional & remote Western Australia, ending the long-time monopoly held by Golden West Network.... |
Ep. 58: Head to Head | Best Episode in a Television Drama Series | Won |
| 2000 2000 in Australian television -Television:*1 January – The Seven Network introduces a new logo, the first one not to have the 7 inside a circle.*February – Popstars becomes the first Australian reality talent show, earning massive ratings for the Seven Network, leading to Bardot, the end product of the show... |
Valley of the Shadow | Best Episode in a Television Drama Series | Won |
| Dead on Time | Best Episode in a Television Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2002 2002 in Australian television -Defunct channels:* 30 November – Oh! -Domestic series:-International series:-Domestic:-International:-Specials:-Television:... |
All Saints | Best Television Drama Series | Nominated |
| Peter Fisk (ep. 169: Opening Night) | Best Direction In A Television Drama | Nominated | |
| Belinda McClory (ep. 169: Opening Night) | Best Guest or Supporting Actress in Television Drama | Nominated | |
| 2005 2005 in Australian television -Events:*8 January – Australia Unites: Reach Out To Asia raises $20 million for the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami relief effort. It is also the first time that Australia's three major commercial television stations have co-operated to broadcast such an event.... |
All Saints | Best Television Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2006 2006 in Australian television -Events:* 1 January – Mildura Digital Television, a joint venture between WIN Television Mildura and Prime Television, goes on air in the Mildura area of Victoria as a Network Ten digital-only affiliate.... |
All Saints | Best Television Drama Series | Nominated |
| John Waters | Best Guest or Supporting Actor in Television Drama | Nominated | |
| 2007 2007 in Australian television The year 2007 in Australia television was the 52nd year of continuous operation.-Events:* 21 January: Channel Nine, NBN Television & WIN Television relaunches their on-air presentation.... |
All Saints | Best Television Drama Series | Nominated |
| Mark Priestley | Best Guest or Supporting Actor in Television Drama | Nominated |
Australian TV ratings
| Year | Average Weekly Audience |
Average Weekly Rank |
Peak Weekly Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,591,000 | 14 | 2,023,000 4–10 November |
| 2002 | 1,514,190 | 15 | 1,687,000 11–17 August |
| 2003 | 1,360,756 | 26 | 1,544,000 15–21 June |
| 2004 | 1,280,000 | 25 | 1,424,000 7–13 November |
| 2005 | 1,280,750 | 25 | 1,559,000 11–17 September |
| 2006 | 1,416,550 | 15 | 1,660,000 7–13 March |
| 2007 | 1,383,250 | 14 | 1,603,000 15–21 April |
| 2008 | 1,245,481 | 25 | 1,603,000 20–26 July |
| 2009 | 1,150,000 | 16 | 1,505,000 26 October – 1 November |
Broadcasting
Australia: All Saints final timeslot was 9:30pm AEST on Tuesday nights on the Seven NetworkSeven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
. Season 7 episodes are also being aired on Foxtel
Foxtel
Foxtel is an Australian pay television company, operating cable, direct broadcast satellite television and IPTV services. It was formed in 1995 through a joint venture established between Telstra and News Corporation....
television channel Universal
Universal Channel
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previously known as Hallmark
Hallmark Channel
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, every Wednesday nights at 6.30pm and 7:30pm.
Belgium: All Saints Season 12 airs Wednesday at 22:35 on vtmVTM
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and re-runs of Season 10 air Monday through Friday at 22:10 (with a re-run the next day at 10:15) on Vitaya
Vitaya
Vitaya is a Flemish television station. The station got its license for 9 years in 1999 and it started to broadcast on 25 August 2000.Vitaya can be seen on Flemish cable and satellite services...
in Flanders
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
, Belgium.
Falkland Islands: All Saints was aired Mondays to Saturdays at 20:00 on Falkland Islands Television Service. Gibraltar: All Saints airs every Monday night at 22:00 on GBC TelevisionGibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
The Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation is Gibraltar's public service broadcaster. It has provided the community with a radio and television service since 1963.-History:...
. On 28 March 2011, GBCTV screened "Letting Go" Episode 8.07 (301)originally aired in Australia on 29 March 2005.
Hungary: All Saints aired every day at 15:25 on TV2TV2 (Hungary)
TV2 is a Hungarian commercial television channel operating since 1997, providing a large variety of programming. It is owned by ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG...
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India: All Saints airs on the Australia NetworkAustralia Network
Australia Network, originally Australia Television International and later ABC Asia Pacific, is a free-to-air international satellite television service operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation since 2006. The television and online service broadcasts 24 hours a day on 7 days a week, to...
at 20:00 on Saturdays.
Iran: All Saints airs every Tuesday at 22:00 and is repeated every Wednesday at 15:30, on Channel IRIB 1. Republic of Ireland: All Saints aired at 20:00 Wednesday nights on the TV3TV3 Ireland
TV3 is a free-to-air commercial television network in the Republic of Ireland. Launched on 20 September 1998 it was Ireland's first commercial broadcaster. The channel is owned by TV3 Group a subsidiary of Doughty Hanson & Co.-The TV3 Group:...
Television Network where it proved to be a ratings winner and became one of the most popular imports on Irish television. The show made its debut on 2 September 2002 from episode 001 airing at 14:35 weekdays with an encore screening the following morning at 10:30. The show proved so popular with audiences it was promoted to a weekly prime-time slot (8pm) in July 2003 beginning with episode 191. TV3 broadcast the final episode (493) on 1 February 2011.
Israel: All Saints airs every day (Sunday-Thursday) at 09:30 and is repeated every day at 19:50, on Channel 23Israeli Educational Television
The Israeli Educational Television is a state-owned public television network which used to concentrate on producing and broadcasting programs for schoolchildren. The first Israeli children's show, featuring Kishkashta, aired on Channel 1 in the 1970s and '80s...
.
New Zealand: All Saints aired every weekday (Mon-Fri) on Prime at 1pm. Poland: All Saints (Cena Życia) aired every weekday (Mon-Fri) on AXNAXN
AXN is a Pay television, cable and satellite television channel owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, which was first launched on May 22, 1997. The network is now spread across several regions in the world, including Japan, Europe, other parts of Asia and Latin America...
at 6pm.
Portugal: All Saints airs daily (Mon-Sat) on AXNAXN
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at 11 am, with repeats at 5:40 am and at 2:10 am on Sundays. The first seasons are being rerun on Sony Entertainment Television (Portugal)
Sony Entertainment Television (Portugal)
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.
Kingdom of Romania: All Saints airs every weekday (Mon-Fri) on AXN at 1 pm.': Season 5 of All Saints aired on weekdays from 16 July 2007 to 13 September 2007 on BBC One at 14:35. Season 6 aired from 12 October 2009 to 31 January 2010 on BBC Two, usually on weekdays at 13:00. The previous seasons were aired on Living in the early 2000s. There are no plans to purchase any more episodes.
Vanuatu:All Saints aired Tuesday and Thursday at 19:30 on Television Blong VanuatuTelevision Blong Vanuatu
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.
DVD release
For further information on each individual DVD release, see its respective season pageSeasons 1 to 5 were released by EMI
EMI
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Australia in 2005 through 2007. EMI lost the DVD rights in 2007, therefore seasons 1 to 5 are no longer in print. Universal Pictures Australia where later awarded DVD rights to the show releasing seasons 8 to 12 in 2009 through 2010. Long awaited seasons 6 and 7 are scheduled for release on 2 March 2011. Universal have confirmed seasons 1 to 5 will be re-released in the near future. Listings of each episode in each box set can be found at List of All Saints episodes.
See also
External links
- All Saints at the National Film and Sound Archive
- All Saints at the Australian Television Information Archive
- All Saints at The TV IV
- Official Channel 7 site
- The Age – All Saints Axed