Channel TEN have headhunted TV vet Dr Chris Brown from Channel NINE for a brand new reality show that will commence production in mid-February. No word yet when this show will go to air, but it probably won’t be until the later half of the year.
The following is a press release from Channel TEN;
Popular television vet jumps ship to star in TEN’s new factual show Bondi Vet
Wednesday, February 13, 2008.
Network Ten is pleased to announce it has commissioned a brand new Australian program, Bondi Vet, which will commence production in mid-February, 2008.
Featuring charismatic and energetic Sydney Veterinarian, Dr. Chris Brown, Bondi Vet is an unscripted eight part, half-hour television series, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Australia’s most famous beach, Bondi Beach.
Chronicling the adventures of Dr. Chris, who lives and works in Bondi, Bondi Vet will allow viewers a unique insight into the world of one of Sydney’s busiest vets and the animals he devotes his days caring for and treating.
Audiences will be exposed to unusual, unexpected and extraordinary animal “tails”, and of course their owners, all through the eyes of Dr. Chris, who is adored by his clients, both the quadruped and bi-ped types.
From cats and crustaceans to canaries and chickens, Bondi Vet will show Dr. Chris saving the lives of animals that are ill or have suffered serious injury. Each episode will not only deliver a carefully crafted mix of human and animal interest stories, but will also feature a variety of animals that undergo elective procedures to longterm treatments involving the most intricate and technologically advanced surgery.
Viewers will be treated to the behind-the-scenes action of the veterinary surgery and will also get a sneak peak into the life of this handsome, intelligent and empathetic vet.
David Mott, chief programming officer, Network Ten said, “We are thrilled to have commissioned Bondi Vet, which expands our ever growing factual program catalogue and presents a fresh outlook on animal shows.
“We are also delighted to welcome Dr. Chris to the TEN family. His warmth, charisma and charm are undeniable as the cameras capture his every move while he goes about his daily life as an animal doctor in a busy urban suburb.”
WTFN’s director of production, Steve Oemcke said, “We have worked with Dr. Chris for over three years now.
We love his compassion, intelligence and sense of humour. We’re certain that the whole of Australia will feel the same.”
Bondi Vet will be shot and produced in High Definition by WTFN Entertainment, which is best known for lifestyle programs including Talk to the Animals, Bread, Coxy’s Big Break and Shopping For Love.
YOU ARE THE MOST GEORGEOUS MAN INSIDE AND OUT I HAVE EVER LAID EYES ON YOU CAN SEE YOUR PURE HUMANITY ON THE SMALL TIME YOU GET TO SEE YOUR SHOW ON THE PREVIEW. BUT WOW I WILL BE WATCHING HOPE YOU ARE SINGLE..