BBC show Holby City will be coming to an end next year after 23 years on air.
The medical drama, which first aired in 1999, will be coming to an end in March next year.
The news was announced on Holby City’s official Twitter account.
The tweet read: “We’re very sorry to bring you the sad news that Holby City will come to an end in March next year, after 23 amazing years.
“We are so very grateful to all of Holby’s wonderful cast, crew, writers and producers – and to our millions of loyal viewers and fans for being part of our show.”
We’re very sorry to bring you the sad news that Holby City will come to an end in March next year, after 23 amazing years. We are so very grateful to all of Holby’s wonderful cast, crew, writers, producers – and to our millions of loyal viewers and fans for being part of our show
— BBC Holby City (@BBCHolbyCity) June 2, 2021
The tweet continued: “This tough decision reflects the BBC’s commitment to make more programmes across the UK and to better reflect, represent and serve all parts of the country.”
This tough decision reflects the BBC’s commitment to make more programmes across the UK and to better reflect, represent and serve all parts of the country. You can read the BBC’s statement in full here: https://t.co/KrqSfpEe9C
— BBC Holby City (@BBCHolbyCity) June 2, 2021
“Holby will remain on air on Tuesdays until next March and we will continue to bring you a regular dose of all things Holby right here until then.
“We promise that Holby will get the send off it deserves. Thank you for your continued support and love for the series.”
Holby will remain on air on Tuesdays until next March, and we will continue to bring you a regular dose of all things Holby right here until then. We promise that Holby will get the send-off it deserves. Thank you for your continued support and love for the series ❤️
— BBC Holby City (@BBCHolbyCity) June 2, 2021
Holby City: Fans react to the news
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Holby fans have been left devastated by the announcement.
One wrote: “I literally can’t believe this is happening! I love Holby City.”
https://twitter.com/blue_laur11/status/1400036569243861003
Another said: “What an absolute joke! One of the better programmes on the BBC – that’s ridiculous.”
What an absolute joke ! One of the better programmes on the BBC – that’s rediculous
— Helen (@honeybunram) June 2, 2021
Another fan responded to the tweet saying: “Absolutely wrong decision. You have millions of loyal Holby fans that have stuck by you and you do this?
“Maybe emailing the BBC and telling them exactly what we think.”
Absolutely wrong decision. You have millions of loyal holby fans that have stuck by you and you do this?
Maybe emailling the bbc and telling them exactly what we think— Julie Artiss (@muttsnmogs) June 2, 2021
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Holby City airs on Tuesday nights at 7.50pm on BBC One.
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