Craig McLachlan to return to performing as social media reacts to TV special. Start a new slate. I never said anything for over forty years. Brenda, thanks for putting into words how I have been feeling as well. One of my favorite programs. The Doctor Blake Mysteries is set to return without lead star Craig McLachlan. The Doctor Blake Mysteries is kind of an interesting show since it features a lead character that has returned after a 30-year absence to take over his father's work and is a rather eccentric . From US $15.55. Looks like the case against McLachlan from Rocky Horror is also falling apart. Enough is enough. I love all the characters, but Craig plays the lead and is vital to the show. Jean Beazley, played by Nadine Garner, will now be the show's main protagonist. 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. If McLachlan is using sexual innuendos as humor, all that needs to happen now is for the producers of any play or movie or TV show to mandate that if he is in the cast, he must not take part in such behavior. America will miss you. I take issue with your comment. Trump is on film bragging about sexually assaulting women. "Steele was very young and nervous. No plots, no good anything about them. I wont. However, it was later suspended as the producers had to wait for the final outcome of the police investigation, concerning alleged sexual assault charges against Craig McLachlan. With the move to commercial TV comes the chance to introduce a new audience to the world of Blake, along with the hope that those previously devoted to what Wright calls a "comfort drama" will again engage with it. No sense watching without him. Accusations and then, gone overnight, especially when many of the accused have gotten away with behavior that everybody knew about and did nothing to change things for years. McLachlan's character said scripted words to the effect of'she was beautiful'. In this case we are talking about adult women waiting years. Its interesting that these accusations came up during The Rocky Horror Show run, a musical about sexual bad behavior in the theme. Joel was written out of the series because of personal issues back in NZ. But his inquisitive nature draws him into the task of solving murders that perplex local law enforcement. I live in San Diego, CA, USA and Dr. Blake has been one of my favorite TV shows. Series will not be the same with Craig mclachlan gone, Very disappointed. This petition starter stood up and took action. The series was left without a home until last year, when Channel Seven struck a deal to produce four telemovies. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. However, in the shows fifth season, it is revealed that Dr. Blake and his wife had been divorced for some time before her death. This was not as scripted or directed.". An investigation by the shows production company, December Media, cleared the actor of any misconduct. The allegations against McLachlan came to light after ajoint investigation by Fairfax Media and the ABC. He was found innocent and your innocent until proven guilty. We live in the US and this is one of only a handful of shows that my husband and I watch together. Among the allegations, McLachlan was described as calculated and manipulative with sinister, predatory behaviour. The series of four telemovies are now expected to air towards the end of 2018 and through to 2019. 414. And unfair to him, since it sounds like he was wrongly accused. Tom Harrington, a senior TV analyst at Enders who co-wrote the report , said despite being an episodic drama aired in the afternoon, the rate at which viewers continued watching Doctor Blake proved its quality compared with primetime dramas with much bigger budgets. (I havent had cable, dish since 2012). Tell all or shut up media! We love you Craig as well as cast and crew! But, to just lop people off with no recourse seems completely wrong. She's previously written and edited in the UK for Jungle Creations and Trinity Mirror. 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Tom Wren joins the cast as Martin Carver, Emma Annand as Amy Parks and Joshua Orpin as Constable Peter Crowe. I fell in love with Dr. Blake Mysteriesand Graig( Lucien).I rescued a wild/feral kitty and named him Lucien because he had same personality.. Maybe he decided not to do it anymore as it would be difficult working with some of his accusers. When Blake investigates the murder of an exotic young gypsy woman on the edge of Ballarat, troubling secrets bubble to the surface. Who is Lucien Blake in the Doctor Blake Mysteries? Shame on them. I am truly disappointed about this baseless decision made far too hastily..assumming guilt before any proof! The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Season 5 Episode 9, is available to watch and stream on. She has a close relationship with her father and is always there to support him. Benny Hill-esque jokes deemed okay for Dr. Blake series done during the straight laced 1950s. What if he is being grossly mis-characterized? Sadly we live in a world where bad things happen and its easy to make accusations ( many of them are of course genuine) but Iin our age its prove your innocence and not the guilt. Nadine Garner, is at the centre of the action in The Blake Mysteries.Credit:Greg Noakes. A joint investigation between Fairfax Media and the ABC focused on McLachlan's alleged behaviour during the 2014 production of theRocky Horror Show. I love dr Blake mystery I really want Lucian back what a great actor, Now, he engages in solving multiple unresolved cases while dealing with the changes that affect him both personally and professionally. The attempted murder of Doctor Blake is thwarted by suspension superintendent William Munro, who instead takes the life. ones .the recent screwup of the DIY chain Homebase in the UK is a typical exampleso..No Craig No show for me! Trial by Media is never right. Totally agree. Yuck. Really, Mumbella? Innocent until proven guilty. I agree that Craig should be innocent until proven guilty but at the moment the media have made this impossible. Ana Brenda Contreras role was passed over to Daniella Alonso in 2019. Another network should pick Craig up and do a new show. Characters work good together and everything. He is laterposted in a London hospital, where he joins the British Army as a medical officer. I am so unhappy that doctor Blake will not be returning. It was a great show. You can have a show where two people finally get married then you jump 3 years and start without the Main Star. Channel 7 are trying to keep the show going by retaining the actors if this isnt made without Craig theres a chance it wont ever be made, as actors will go and do other things. So sad. When I started watching the series I felt in love with the show and Craig. And if the Dr. BLAKE Mysteries atmosphere was baudy.then there had to be more than one person making the atmosphere for the whole series!!!!! The adoptive father of Gillian Grayson, a Cerberus operative with red sand addiction, and the father of Jacob Blake Jr., a young boy paralyzed by a Curry shot in the back, Paul Grayson is a red sand addict who is also an adoptive father of Jacob Blake Owen Hunt is the Medical Director of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospitals Trauma Center and the former Chief of Surgery. Her role as Mrs Beazley did not stretch her talents so Im absolutely sure, given the right material, she could be so much better than cmg. and now Columbia have announced that Daniel Craig will not be in the next James Bond movie. I have not found that the allegations against McLachlan to be proven. There is no reason for Craig to be blacklisted except fear or retaliation. ugh!! And anyone can bring charges against Evil evil women, No Craig no show There were actual pictures and not just he said she said. I wont be tuning in to watch mrs beasley. The people ridiculously firing Craig are probably doing so as a cover for their own misbehavior. Without Craig,is it the same show. Crossover. Back in my dating days, if a young fellow got out of hand, a good slap would put him in his place. In either event, they are to the best of my knowledge utterly and entirely false.". I love the character Craig Mclachlan plays! Can never be the same w/o him. When it is not convenient for us then it must not be true?? Everyone has said that he made the show. Although Nadine Garner is outstanding but it will never be the same! Another great show gone to shit because of bullshit. Simple really. SPEAK UP or SHUT UP. 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Blake is one of my favorite shows here in the US. Blake Mysteries without him right ?!? Yes I know there is a lit of abuse against women out there but niw there is a lot against men. Love this show.watching the last season of it now.that will be my last without main character. Save your money Seven. Without Dr. Blake, whats the point. How can this series continue? Signup for our newsletter to get notified about our next ride. So Dr. Blake is over. I am stunned to read the accusations. 3 The Call of the Void. 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. 75. His name can be ruined by false allegations and then the wrong is multiplied many times over by dropping him from the show. Most of it is just a witch hunt. No ones interested in the MRS BEASLEYS MYSTERY. I grew up in the days they are complaining about. The Doctor Blake Mysteries is set to return to our screens, but in a shock twist it will be without the show's titular character, portrayed by actor Craig McLachlan. Politicians and these corporations sell their souls to the devil for positions and money. Just found out that the lead character Dr Blake has been axed and why. I will miss craig m. If he is not dr.blake. Jayne, what experiences are you actually referring to? The only reason for him not to be part of the series is if he needs time to work with his solicitor on his case. His primary accuser is still trying to use trial by media and repeating her not proven accusations in the press in great detail. Especially when no proof has been offered on any of the allegations. In 2014, Ms Samson filmed with Mr McLachlan for season 3 of Dr Blake Mysteries. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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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. They have and for that Garner says she feels incredibly thankful. "Jean's always been the font of knowledge of everything local," notes Adams. Having returned from Singapore after meeting his daughter, Doctor Lucien Blake is unable to solve any of the most difficult crimes he has ever committed when he returns to Ballarat. Too bad they will vanish. Totally Wrong!! [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy]. The Show Is Lacking The Style And Genius That Was Craig McLachlan. I agree. He also pats his male counterparts on the back and the arm just as much as he does the females. I for one will not watch Dr. Blake without the central character. Craig should sue the owners of both companies and shut them down.