It becomes badly unbalanced. Pic by James Brickwood. I hope that Craig gets his life back. With the new season upon us, it appears that residents of Ballarat will get a treat. There are a few serendipitous positives amid the upheavals for the drama. That is an important number for the networks. so. SHD S 090506 SPECIAL 000, https://www.change.org/p/channel-7-bring-back-craig-mclachlan-and-the-dr-blake-mysteries?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=3526baf0-a989-46a7-a58c-30941512871f, https://craigmclachlanfansite.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/pick-mself-up-remember-mp3.mp3, Follow Craig McLachlan Fan Site on WordPress.com, Craigs Moving Guitar Tribute to TheQueen. Im a UK viewer and have watched every series on the BBC, but no more. bad call! Itreveals new allegations by actress Tamzen Hayes that Mr McLachlan sexually harassed her when she was playing the role of a corpse and gave her an unwanted, open-mouthed kiss during filming of season 2 of the Dr Blake Mysteries in 2014. But please read the story thoroughly and carefully. So, if he was not being inappropriate on the set why drop him from the show? Ms Wouters played the role of Janet in the 2014 production of The Rocky Horror Show. What a dumb concept. When his aunt foretells a dire fate, Crabtree leaves Effie at the altar. If, however, he was fired on false charges, then we all deserve an apology, the Doctor for the threat to his public and private life, and us for the creation of a false narrative that waters down the future charges of real victims. The show has been nominated and won numerous awards in Australia and internationally, including a silver award at the New York Festivals: Worlds Best TV and Films. ones .the recent screwup of the DIY chain Homebase in the UK is a typical exampleso..No Craig No show for me! I did read the story. Craig himself has been nominated for his wonderful and moving portrayal of Lucien Blake. Based on a Taylor Swift Song. But I agree that as soon as a man is accused, his career is ended. I wish Seven had the courage to keep him on the show and see how it goes. Consider the source. 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The winner of the first ever state lottery is kidnapped during the first episode of The State Lottery, as Blake investigates the crime. The Doctor is Out of Town Mysteries? Our New Year wish for 2021 is that The Doctor Blake Mysteries return to our screens with Craig McLachlan back in the leading role, with all the same cast, crew, writers, authentic sets, etc. 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. and I think the #metoo movement has been important to finally change the culture of harassment that women face daily. Thats what I think is so charming Cant find anything about that but came across this awful story. I Dont think the Blake Mystery series will be the same without Craig. OMG! Of course, no one should have to deal with harassment or assault of any kind, and believe it or not, that includes men. It has become apparent that ABC no longer trusts the person who broke the story. Beyond all of this Craig is a great actor in this role and is central to its continuation, in my opinion. They should continue, and make more episodes, until a trial begins if there is one. I will not watch this show if Craig isnt on the show. Earlier this year the Gold Logie-winning actor was accused of indecent assault, sexual harassment and bullying, allegations McLachlan has vehemently denied. Ovation TV to Air Seasons Three and Four of "The Doctor Blake Mysteries" Starting on August 11 . I am sure no one else is better in playing that part than him. A source at the Seven Network the new home ofDoctor Blakeafter it was axed by the ABC confirmed the series will return without its title character. I think my comment was an important one concerning Kyle McLaughlin. Set in Ballarat in the 1950s, The Doctor Blake Mysteries ran for five popular seasons on the ABC, before being axed in 2017, controversially because . Our advisors are experts in the As an organization dedicated to facilitating the sharing of information among collaborative professionals, providing training opportunities, educating the public, and promoting professional standards, we also represent collaborative law in government and regulatory institutions. So sick of the term entitled. Nobody should be punished publicly until its proven they have done something wrong. Sad times!!! I have just finished watching season 1 4 and I noticed that too and wondered, but i do love the show and believe Nadine and the rest of the cast will continue to make it worth watching. Seven is open to further telemovies should the next instalment rate well. If Craig McLachlan has been clear of any wrong doing, why is he being taken off of the series? 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 . All one has to do is make an allegation and they are automatically believed. But in the same right if there is truth in allegations then that has to be worked out. Please keep Craig McLachlan as Dr. Lucien Blake on the Dr. Blake Mysteries series. Dr. Blake is later released from prison as it is proven that Dr. Blake is a victim of a conspiracy. Wheres the proof? 1 What happened to Lucien on Blake Mysteries? December Media (producers of the show) brought in a third party to investigate and they cleared Craig of any harassment or bullying on the set of Dr. Blake. CRAIG made the Series worth watching it WAS Fabulous to watch. Gail, you made some valid points. I will say a lot of imported TV is better then Netflix and other original series material. Stopping behavior is. We will all be out here looking forward to Craigs return as Dr. Lucien Blake. The show just wont be the same without Craig. I am really really disappointed that Craig wont be in it but if it saves the show Im all behind it and it does have Craigs blessing. I will miss this ongoing saga. Ovation TV, America's premier arts network, will begin airing the third and fourth seasons of The Doctor Blake Mysteries later this month. It was always well written & well acted. It would only seem to reason that if no evidence was found & facts dont substantiate the allegations that is by definition innocent. I fully agree with Brenda Hale and her take on the whole situation here and overseas. Without Blake it is a farce. plotting, one could never fault the acting or setting. I believe this is the beginning of what is called jumping the shark (at least in America it is). Signup for our newsletter to get notified about our next ride. I like to talk about Blake in terms of Lazarus.". No McLachlan NO Dr. Blake pure and simple. Then maybe you will get a clue. All this accomplished is pain for everyone. But The Rocky Horror Show not so much? only taps women gently. A witchhunt in the extreme. Same here I agree with you, Joanna. I have just the watched 1st Episode of the Blake Mysterious and I am sorry to say I do not think I will be watching anymore. Or maybe some jealous liar will destroy Agatha Christie. Creig needs too be I agree with the other comments that I will not be watching without Craig being involved. On the other hand, she is often confused with her lodger, Mattie OBriens outgoing attitude, which she finds unsettling. There were actual pictures and not just he said she said. ABC in Australia, the Blake Mysteries without Craig McLauchlan is not a competitive program and it is predicted to fail. I married him and we had 39 happy years together. I am really saddened Craig McLachlan will be let go from the series, it has become one of my favorite shows, with all of the hoopla here in the USA re women making accusations against male celebrities I guess I am not surprised, my goodness, well wake up one day to TV shows and movies where there will be no male stars.I do not believe for one minute that the majority of these accusations are legitimate, women, girls suck up to their male counterparts and bosses to get ahead in their fields, to ensure they get the part then at a later convenient time come the allegations that end up ruining the accuseds lives. This isnt said to suggest that the latter is OK. The investigations and charges must proceed rightly. If he was found not guilty, then keep him in it. It was a great show. The man was found not guilty so why was he dropped from the show. Mr McLachlan is suing the ABC, Fairfax (now part of Nine)and an actress for defamation over reports in 2018 that he indecently assaulted, harassed and bullied his fellow cast members during the 2014 tour of The Rocky Horror Show. When I was in college I met three women whos baby daddies were in prison for violent crimes. At the time when it was all hitting the fan, in February, I was doing a little theatre piece and talking to journalists, and everyone was asking me about Blake, she says. Here in America in the late 1600s how many people were put to death as witches in Salem Massachusetts? I wont. As if! He Always Held Something Back When Casing The Bad Guys. I agree that Craig should be innocent until proven guilty but at the moment the media have made this impossible. Are you a copper, or a doctor? Lucien Radcliffe Blake is a general practitioner and police surgeon in Ballarat, and the main protagonist of the series. What a shame that it was not ended gracefully Good storylines, great acting and fabulous settings. I will not be watching, it would be to sad for me to watch it without Dr. Blake. While some may be true, the rash of them is suspect, going back 20 to 30 years in some cases. Murdoch Mysteries S16 E01. The writing is superb and quite certain they will find a way to bring him back to the series. And looking for a free payday!!!!! This PC crap has just gone crazy. But as they are under contract and probably need the income, I doubt that will happen. Doctor Blake must unravel the mystery of the death of an up-and-coming rock'n'roll star, after he collapses into the arms of his fans at a sell out performance. McLachlan was accused by co-stars in Rocky Horror with allegations dating back 3 years. $1.99. I totally agree. It happens all the time. I continue to watch father Brown. So what will Craig be doing instead? I for one wont be tuning in until they come to their senses and bring him back.