Channel 4 has commissioned a new medical documentary series, GPs: Treating Rural Britain, from independent production company Curve Media. The six-part series will air on More4 and will showcase the work of NHS GPs serving remote and rural communities across Britain.
GPs: Treating Rural Britain will offer an intimate portrayal of the lives of these medical professionals, documenting the unique challenges they face and the cases they treat. Filming will take place in some of Britain’s most isolated and striking locations, capturing patient consultations at surgeries, home visits, and emergency call-outs into the community.
The series combines human interest stories with insights into the broader issues facing primary care in rural areas today. It promises to shine a light on the dedication and commitment of these GPs and the invaluable services they provide.
Curve Media is an award-winning production company with a reputation for delivering high-quality, unscripted factual content. Led by Emmy and BAFTA-winning producers Camilla Lewis and Rob Carey, the company has produced popular shows such as 999: On the Frontline, Geordie Hospital, and Vicky McClure’s My Dementia Choir. With production bases in London and Cardiff, Curve Media creates content for major platforms, including the BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, Sky, ITV, Paramount+, Discovery+, and Disney+.
GPs: Treating Rural Britain is executive produced by Claire Simpson and series produced by Emma Vulliamy. The series has been commissioned for Channel 4 by Jasper Hone, Commissioning Executive for Lifestyle, and Jo Street, Head of Lifestyle. Speaking about the commission, Jasper Hone said, “I am honoured to be bringing the vital work of these GPs to the screen with Curve Media… [T]heir unwavering commitment to the communities they serve.”
