The Flying Doctors (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, The Flying Doctors is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Flying Doctors is an Australian drama series produced by Crawford Productions that revolved around the everyday lifesaving efforts of the real Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. It was initially a 1985 mini-series based in the fictional outback town of Cooper's Crossing starring Andrew McFarlane as the newly arrived Dr. Tom Callaghan. The success of the mini series led to its return the following year as an on-going series with McFarlane being joined by a new doctor, Chris Randall, played by Liz Burch. McFarlane left during the first season and actor Robert Grubb came in as new doctor Geoff Standish. The series' episodes were mostly self-contained but also featured ongoing storylines, such as Dr. Standish's romance with Sister Kate Wellings. Other major characters included pilot Sam Patterson, mechanic Emma Plimpton, local policeman Sgt. Jack Carruthers and Vic and Nancy Buckley, who ran the local pub/hotel, The Majestic. Andrew McFarlane also later returned to the series, resuming his role as Dr. Callaghan. The popular series ran for nine seasons and was successfully screened internationally.
Who’s in it. The Flying Doctors stars Robert Grubb as Dr. Geoff Standish, Lenore Smith as Kate Standish, Mark Little as Ron 'Roughneck' Miller and Shane Withington as Mike Lancaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Flying Doctors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Doctors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Doctors tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Doctors (1986)?
- In GB, The Flying Doctors is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flying Doctors worth watching?
- The Flying Doctors holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flying Doctors?
- The Flying Doctors stars Robert Grubb, Lenore Smith, Mark Little, Shane Withington and Christopher Stollery.
- When was The Flying Doctors released?
- The Flying Doctors was released in 1986.