There’s something special about an Aussie country town and its colourful inhabitants.
Add in a mix of intriguing storyline, sizzling chemistry between the stars and incredible acting talent and it’s no wonder Doctor Doctor has Australian viewers coming back week after week to see what’s happening in Whyhope.
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Now, in its fifth season, the drama continues to rate its socks off – no mean feat in a world where social media, streaming and podcasts are all vying for people’s attention.
Rodger Corser, who plays lead role Hugh Knight, recently weighed in with his thoughts as to why exactly the show was so popular.
“It’s our characters, and the mix of humour and heart that keep people coming back – all wrapped up in our beautiful rural locations,” he told New Idea last month.
So who exactly are the stars at heart of the series? Scroll on for Doctor Doctor’s cast rundown – and everything you need to know about the characters and the actors who play them.
HUGH – Rodger Corser
Everyone’s favourite bad boy doctor Hugh is played by heartthrob and multiple Gold Logie nominee Rodger Corser. Rodger recently told New Idea of the similarities between the character and the real-life version of himself: “We only look and sound the same … Hugh is far smarter!”
CHARLIE – Nicole da Silva
Wentworth star Nicole da Silva is the actress behind lovable Charlie, a school teacher turned sci-fi author who is trying to patch things up with Matt after their divorce.
MATT – Ryan Johnson
Can we just say, the genetics in this family! The other good looking Knight brother in Whyhope is played by Ryan Johnson who ticks all the boxes as brewer and landlord Matt.
MERYL – Tina Bursill
A siren on the Aussie small screen for decades, Tina Bursill’s depiction of matriarch Meryl Knight is in a world of its own.
PENNY – Hayley McElhinney
Ah, the will they/ won’t they dilemma that is a hallmark of good TV love stories. Colleague and on-again, off-again love interest of Hugh, Penny (played by Hayley McElhinney) is a Whyhope favourite.
AJAX – Matt Castley
When you’ve got family members like Hugh and Matt, someone has to be the sensible one. The youngest Knight, Ajax (Matt Castley) is doing his best to step up and provide for his wife as he embarks on his journey in adulthood.
HAYLEY – Chloe Bayliss
Played by the talented Chloe Bayliss, Hayley is a wife and mother distracted by a new man in town.
BETTY – Belinda Bromilow
What’s a TV drama without some entertaining supporting characters? Belinda Bromilow is the delightfully esoteric hospital receptionist Betty who we can’t stop watching.
KEN – Charles Wu
Charles Wu has long garnered affection from Doctor Doctor fans for his delightful portrayal of loyal hospital administrator Ken.
SHARNA – Chantelle Jamieson
Ministerial high-flyer Sharna (Chantelle Jamieson) is just the type of woman to catch Hugh’s eye – could she be The One?
WES – Darren McMullen
Fresh from his hosting gig on The Voice, Scottish delight Darren McMullen plays mechanic Wes whose wife is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
KASSIE – Zoë Ventoura
Packed to the Rafters favourite Zoe Ventoura is back to break Aussie TV audiences’ hearts again with her portrayal of terminally ill Kassie, a longtime friend of Charlie’s.
TOM – Lincoln Younes
From Summer Bay to Whyhope! Ex-Home and Away star Lincoln Younes is shaking things up as the hot new country lad Tom, who’s throwing a spanner in the works of Ajax and Hayley’s marriage.
MICHAEL – John Waters
Offspring fans may recognise actor John Waters as Nina, Billie and Jimmy’s dad Darcy. In Doctor Doctor, John comes to town as Michael, Meryl’s first love.
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