Is Shortland Street filmed in a real hospital?
Shortland Street is mainly set in and around Shortland Street Hospital, a fictitious Auckland public hospital (which had been a private clinic until 2001 when it was sold to the government by Dr Warner). The hospital gets its name from the fact it is located on Shortland Street in the fictitious suburb of Ferndale.
How far behind is Shortland Street?
Episodes are around four years behind New Zealand (about 1’000 episodes). RTÉ has broadcast the show since 1996, making Ireland one of few countries to have aired the series unbroken from the outset since it began.
How many seasons of Shortland Street are there?
30
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How many episodes of Shortland Street are there?
It is the country’s longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 6,000 episodes and over 27 years, and is one of the most watched television programmes in New Zealand. The show was originally screened as five half-hour episodes each week and initially receiving mixed reviews on its premiere.
Who are the characters in Shortland Street soap opera?
The following characters currently appear in the soap opera. Characters whom have been portrayed by more than one actor, are listed, with the most recent actor at the top of the list.
When did Shortland Street come out on Facebook?
In July 2011, Shortland Street achieved a New Zealand first when it made its 2011 feature-length episode available to purchase via Facebook, becoming the second ever TV show in the world to use this technology.
When did Shortland Street charity single Come Out?
On 15 December 2016, Shortland Street released a charity single featuring Lionel Wellington and J.J. Fong to raise money for Starship Children’s Health hospital. On 25 May 2017, Shortland Street celebrated 25 years on New Zealand television.