RPA

[TV.Cynic]

RPA is the program that ignited Australia’s love of observational documentaries. For 17 years it gave viewers around the country an access-all-areas pass to the inner workings of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. And now it’s back, narrated by Rodger Corser. RPA follows patients who bravely and generously share their stories, as well as the outstanding surgeons and physicians who not only put broken bodies back together, but in many cases have to break the news to these patients that their prognosis isn’t good. These real-life moments are captured in all their unfiltered emotional rawness. Embracing the vast changes in medicine in the past decade, RPA will feature advancements and new technologies: from life-saving, minimally invasive brain, heart, and robotic surgery to the 24/7 statewide Clot Retrieval Procedure for stroke sufferers, along with all the immediacy of the hospital’s Emergency Department. RPA staff proudly claim, “We’re the only hospital in Australia that does a bit of everything”. Now they are doing even more. RPA is produced by McAvoy Media for the 9Network.

Coming to 2023

[NewsWeary]

Max Cullen’s sympathetic narration was one of the best things about the original series. I hope they do it justice.

[Petarkco]

@NewsWeary

Max Cullen’s sympathetic narration was one of the best things about the original series. I hope they do it justice.

As well as the very straightforward story telling. No hype, no added drama. Just the patients and their doctors/nurses.

[BJT2]

When did RPA last air again?

[JohnsonTV]

From 1995 to 2012.

[BJT2]

2012. It’s been that long ?

[TV.Cynic]

Channel9

[TV.Cynic]

Update: 27 March.

The leading and captivating real-life series that ignited Australia’s love of observational documentaries makes its long-awaited return when the new season of RPA premieres on Monday, March 27 at 9.00pm AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Debuting on Channel 9 from 1995 to 2012, RPA gave viewers around the country unique and exclusive access into one of Australia’s leading public hospitals, Royal Prince Alfred in Sydney.

Now more than ten years on, the compelling series returns to take viewers into a new era of medicine inside Australia’s number one hospital. From the Emergency Department to the wards and operating theatres, RPA will showcase the amazing dedication of the doctors, nurses and specialists, as well as spotlighting the patients’ inspirational stories of courage and determination.

One of Australia’s favourite actors, Rodger Corser, narrates this gripping new season of the inner workings and behind-the-scenes drama of RPA hospital.

Capturing the raw, unfiltered and touching moments of human drama, the new series will bring more emotionally powerful stories of courage, heartache, joy and struggle as patients endure brave journeys in treatment and undergo life-changing experiences.

In this season, RPA will add another layer of storytelling depth, digging deeper into the medical teams and patients than ever before. We learn about the hero doctors on the frontline saving lives, understanding why they do what they do and how it affects them. We also get to know the patients’ back stories in their home environment, seeing their lives outside the consulting rooms and hospital wards.

Plus, RPA will embrace the vast revolutionary changes medicine has made in the last decade with advancements in technologies and treatments such as minimally invasive brain, heart and robotic surgery, 24/7 clot retrieval procedures for stroke sufferers, and many more.

RPA is a 9Network series, produced by McAvoy Media with the cooperation of patients and staff at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

[MBB]

I hope the classic theme song comes back. Was such a classy presentation

[EntertainingAus]

It’s a modernised version of the orginal sting.

[TV.Cynic]

Episode 1

Monday 27 March 9.00pm

In the all-new RPA, we meet Joelene, 43-year-old mother-of-three from Warren in regional NSW. Diagnosed with a recurring bone cancer in her thigh, Joelene is delivered the devastating news that without more surgery, she will not survive. In the care of an extensive medical team, led by Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Paul Stalley and Colorectal surgeon Dr Peter Lee, Joelene is determined to do whatever it takes to stay with her husband and kids as long as possible. We also meet actor James who, after suffering persistent headaches, is sent for an MRI of his brain revealing multiple aneurysms which could burst at any time. In the Emergency Department, Oliver is treated for a broken elbow.

[MBB]

Have you heard it?

[EntertainingAus]

Yes.

[JohnsonTV]

It saved lives 10 years ago and now RPA is back on TV

[JohnsonTV]

The show premieres on TVNZ 1 in New Zealand next Thursday (June 15) at 7.30pm.

[MBB]

Wonder if this will get another season. I hope so

[TV.Cynic]

2024 Upfronts

RPA Season 2

The leading and captivating real-life series that ignited Australia’s love of observational documentaries, RPA, is returning in 2024 to once again give viewers unique and exclusive access into one of Australia’s leading public hospitals, Royal Prince Alfred in Sydney.

The compelling series gives insight into the inner workings and behind-the-scenes drama of the famous hospital. From the Emergency Department to the wards and operating theatres, RPA will showcase the amazing dedication of the doctors, nurses and specialists.

It will also capture the raw, unfiltered and touching moments of human drama, bringing more emotionally powerful and inspirational stories of courage, heartache, joy, struggle and determination as patients endure brave journeys in treatment and undergo life-changing experiences.

[JohnsonTV]

C21 reports Channel 4 UK has bought both seasons 1 and 2 of the show, from distributor Cineflix Rights. There are 18 episodes in total.

[TV.Cynic]

[TV.Cynic]

RPA RETURNS WITH MORE EXTRAORDINARY MEDICAL MIRACLES

PREMIERING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 8.45PM

ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

The acclaimed series RPA returns to dive into the extraordinary world of medical miracles on Thursday, October 3, at 8.45pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Granting viewers an intimate pass into the heart of one of Australia’s leading public hospitals, Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred, this real-life series unveils the untold stories of patients and the medical teams dedicated to their care.

Each episode reveals the lives and motivations of the frontline medical professionals and connects with people facing their hardest days. With unprecedented access to the esteemed hospital, there will be more moments of heartache, joy, determination and courage.

Actor Rodger Corser returns as the narrator, guiding viewers through the intricate world of medical procedures and the emotional struggles and resilience of patients confronting life-altering changes.

In this season, RPA will introduce the very latest cutting-edge technologies and procedures: from minimally invasive lung, heart and robotic surgeries to the inspiring and revolutionary work of Australian of the Year Dr Richard Scolyer, the world’s leading melanoma pathologist, who becomes the test subject for a radical new experimental treatment to try and save him from a fatal brain tumour called glioblastoma.

The new series will showcase other advancements in medical science and highlight the human stories behind every case, making it a compelling exploration of the trials and triumphs of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

RPA is a 9Network series produced by McAvoy Media with the cooperation of patients and staff at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.