Doctor Blake future in doubt after new Craig McLachlan allegations

Tim Burrowes

January 13, 2018 3:28

Seven is facing a hole in its 2018 schedule with the centrepiece of the network’s drama slate in serious doubt after fresh allegations emerged on Saturday regarding the behaviour of The Doctor Blake Mysteries star Craig McLachlan.

Fairfax Media reported a number of new allegations relating to the behaviour of McLachlan on the set of The Doctor Blake Mysteries during its time airing on the ABC. After the ABC axed the show, its highest rating local drama, last March, Seven rescued it, announcing the apparent coup in October, at the network’s 2018 upfronts.

Allegations of sexual harassment by McLachlan – which he strongly denied – previously related to his time on stage in The Rocky Horror Show.

Today’s fresh claims come after both the ABC and the makers of The Doctor Blake Mysteries, December Media, had previously said they were unaware of any allegations relating to McLachlan’s conduct while filming the show.

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Tim Burrowes

Tim Burrowes is the publisher of Mumbrella and Unmade. He co-founded Mumbrella in 2008 and sister title Unmade in 2021. He's worked in the UK, Middle East, Asia & Australia and has specialised in writing about the communications world for the last 25 years. He wrote the book Media Unmade, published in 2021, and became the presenter of MediaLand on ABC Radio National in 2025.

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Sandra Bennett 6 Feb 18

I miss the Dr. Blake series shown in the USA on Public TV PBA-channel 30. I really hope the problems are resolved so season 6 will be completed. I’ve watched every episode twice!
A fan in Atlanta, GA USA

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