The Waiting Room is an Australian observational documentary series that began airing on the Nine Network on 4 December 2008.
| The Waiting Room | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Observational Documentary |
| Presented by | Andrew Rochford |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 4 December 2008 – 2008 |
Production
editHosted by the doctor Andrew Rochford, the show began airing on 4 December 2008.[1][2] The medical drama's episodes are 30 minutes long.[3] The show profiles hospital patients to illustrate their journey to their current circumstances. Filming took place at Mater Hospital, North Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead.[3]
Reception
editAnita Beaumont of the Newcastle Herald praised the show for presenting "some gripping stories from hospital waiting rooms" and said "these often quite amazing stories that make this reality series surprisingly bearable".[4] In a positive review of the show's first episode, The Courier-Mail television critic Tim Artlett said that of the four patients who are profiled "all are engaging and have a positive outlook no matter what their situation" He said the show has "a stellar soundtrack" that "add[s] to the pace and positive tone" through music from Coldplay, U2, and Ben Lee. Artlett concluded, "This show's winning combination of human interest and an admirable host could see it make an appearance during next year's ratings season."[5]
References
edit- ^ Beaumont, Anita (28 November 2008). "A healthy curiosity - Cover Story". Newcastle Herald. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Ellis, Scott (30 November 2008). "The wait of a good story - TV extra". The Sun-Herald. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b Vickery, Colin (3 December 2008). "The Big Ask - Andrew Rochford, the Waiting Room". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Beaumont, Anita (4 December 2008). "highlights - TV & Stars". Newcastle Herald. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Artlett, Tim (4 December 2008). "Tales about being patient". The Courier-Mail. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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