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A Country Practice 1981

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A Country Practice is an Australian television drama series that was produced by James Davern of JNP Productions. The series ran on the Seven Network for a significant number of episodes from 18 November 1981 to 22 November 1993.

Type
TV series
Year
1981
Status
Ended
Episodes
1,048
Runtime
48 minutes
First aired
Nov 18, 1981
Last aired
Nov 5, 1994
Original language
EN
Origin
AU
Networks
10, Seven Network
Genres
Soap, Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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A Country Practice is an Australian television drama series that was produced by James Davern of JNP Productions. The series ran on the Seven Network for a significant number of episodes from 18 November 1981 to 22 November 1993. It was produced in ATN-7's production facility at Epping, Sydney. The show was one of the longest-running of its kind at its inception. After its run on the Seven Network, it was picked up by Network Ten with a mainly new cast from April to November 1994 for 30 episodes. The series originated from a pilot episode written by James Davern, who entered a script contest for the network in 1979 and came third, winning a merit award. The information about the series is available and can be verified through various sources.

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“A long-running Australian medical drama series.”

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  • Extensive episode count for fans of serialized drama
  • Historical significance as one of Australia's longest-running medical series
  • Multiple seasons provide substantial viewing
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  • Dated production values by today's standards
  • Later seasons featured cast changes that may affect continuity

you enjoy long-form medical dramas with ensemble casts.

Contains medical scenarios and adult themes typical of soap opera drama.

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How many episodes were produced?

The series ran for over 1,000 episodes during its original run from 1981 to 1993, with additional episodes in 1994.

Which network originally aired the show?

It originally aired on the Seven Network in Australia.

Who created the series?

James Davern of JNP Productions created the series and wrote the pilot episode.

Did the show continue after its initial run?

Yes, it was briefly revived by Network Ten in 1994 with a new cast for 30 episodes.

Where was the show produced?

It was produced at ATN-7's production facility in Epping, Sydney.

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