RFDS: Channel Seven releases trailer for action-packed medical drama

Channel Seven has just dropped its action-packed trailer for new series RFDS. 

Set in the Australian outback, the show follows the doctors and nurses of the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they race against time in harsh environments to save the lives of Aussies living in isolated parts of the country.

The gripping medical drama stars Stephen Peacocke, Rob Collins, Emma Hamilton, Justine Clarke and Ash Ricardo.

Coming soon: Seven has just dropped its action-packed trailer for new series RFDS, which tells the gripping stories of the doctors and nurses of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

The show’s 90-second trailer begins with Peacocke standing in the middle of the outback, looking up at the night sky. 

His voiceover begins: ‘Out here, you can see just about every star.’

‘If you screamed, you’d be pretty sure no one would hear you,’ he continues, before adding: ‘You’d be surprised.’

All-star cast: The medical drama stars Stephen Peacocke (left), Rob Collins, Emma Hamilton (right), Justine Clarke and Ash Ricardo

Revved up: Viewers are then treated to a high-octane montage of mid-air birthing, car crashes and epic dust storms

Viewers are then treated to a high-octane montage of mid-air birthing, car crashes and epic dust storms.

There’s also a romantic storyline, with Peacocke’s character engaging in a workplace affair with his boss, played by The Tudors star Hamilton.

Seven’s Executive Producer Julie McGauran said: ‘This compelling series, led by an incredible cast and team of creatives, is based on the real-life stories of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and highlights the extraordinary work they do, day in, day out.

‘RFDS showcases powerful contemporary Australian drama on an epic scale. We are thrilled to bring this rich and engaging series and its magnificent setting of outback Australia to audiences.’

Tryst: There’s also a romantic storyline, with Peacocke’s character engaging in a workplace affair with his boss, played by The Tudors star Hamilton

Ambitious: Seven’s Executive Producer Julie McGauran said: ‘This compelling series, led by an incredible cast and team of creatives, is based on the real-life stories of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and highlights the extraordinary work they do, day in, day out’

Return: Peacocke (left) is now back in Australia after spending a few years in Hollywood

Peacocke is now back in Australia after spending a few years in Hollywood.

The actor won a number of Logie Awards for his portrayal of Darryl Braxton on Home and Away from 2011 to 2016, before leaving the show to pursue a career stateside.

He went on to appear in U.S. films such as Me Before You and Whisky Tango Foxtrot. 

RFDS is coming soon to Channel 7 and 7Plus

Almost here: RFDS is coming soon to Channel 7 and 7Plus