Summaries

A drama series centred on the lives of the nurses at All Saints Western General Hospital.

This is an Australian medical drama set in the fantasy All Saints Western General Hospital. It focuses on what happens in ward 17 (affectionately known as the garbage ward) and the lives of the nurses on the ward and two doctors that spend a lot of time there. In also has the paramedic team of Bron and Ben.—Nai

All Saints is an exciting drama series centred around a busy hospital, with an unusual spin on the highly successful genre of hospital drama. Because All Saints focuses on the lives of the people who carry most of the responsibility, the nurses manly, not the doctors, this show delivers stories from the frontline. The nursing staff in All Saints are closer to their patients than anyone else night and day. They are often forced to make crucial decisions, but don't have the power or authority of the doctors. From their point of view, we get to know the patients stories as well as those of the main characters, through the close relationships and bonds that develop when lives are on the line. The men and women on the nursing staff not only work hard, they play hard too. They're not always saints some days they are cranky, disillusioned, angry or frustrated. The strength and appeal of the series lies in its focus on a group of diverse characters who are instantly easy to relate to: we share their friendships and their relationships. Humour is crucial in such an intense environment, and the overall atmosphere of the series is warm and upbeat, with a strong feel-good factor. Interwoven with the frenetic pace and high-octane drama of life on a hospital ward are the more personal stories of a hugely compelling cast of characters who will be instantly engaging to viewers all over the world.—Libby Tanner Heaven

A drama series centred on the lives of the nurses at All Saints Western General Hospital. The stories are delivered from the hospital's frontline perspective, giving the viewers an in-depth view of how a nurse's life really is. Some days they are cranky, disillusioned, angry or frustrated. They share their hopes and disappointments with each other, and the pressures they're under. Their friendships and their relationships, show what pulls them through the hectic daily life. The program also shows how much authority the nurses have, the way they are often forced to make crucial decisions, but don't have the power to do so, causing very hard hitting, passionate storylines. Not only do we see the nurse's working hard, we also delve into their personal lives and watch close relationships and bonds develop between many unexpected characters.

This Australian medical drama focuses on the working lives and personal lives of the doctors and nurses of Ward 17 at All Saints hospital. Head nurse Terri Sullivan is an ex-nun who oversees life in Ward 17, while trying to work professionally with ex-lover Dr. Mitch Stephens. Surgeon Dr. Luke Forlano has to contend with balancing work and his romance with the publicity-hungry hospital director, and will Nurse Bron, and paramedic Ben ever realize they're in love?—Kirstee

Details

Keywords
  • female nudity
  • hospital
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • australian
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 23, 1998
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Filming locations Concord General Repatriation Hospital, Hospital Road, Concord, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies Seven Network 7 Network Seven Network (Operations)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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