The Best Doctor TV Shows on AcornTV

What it's about: The story of British-Asian junior doctor Ruby Walker who arrives at the run-down Good Karma Hospital to join a dedicated team of over-worked medics. Run by a gloriously eccentric Englishwoman, Lydia Fonseca, this under-funded but creatively resourceful cottage hospital is the beating heart of the local community. It’s much more than just a medical outpost - it’s a home.

Where to Watch: 13 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (AcornTV). 12 episodes (92%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 2 services (iTunes & Prime Video).

What it's about: Monroe is a British medical drama television series created and written by Peter Bowker and produced by Mammoth Screen for the ITV network. The series follows a neurosurgeon named Gabriel Monroe, played by James Nesbitt. The six-part series was commissioned by ITV as one of a number of replacements for its long-running police drama series The Bill, which was cancelled in 2010. Filming on Monroe began in Leeds in September 2010, with production based in the old Leeds Girls' High School in Headingley. The first episode was broadcast on ITV on 10 March 2011 to strong ratings. A second series was commissioned in July 2011 and will begin production in 2012. On 14 November 2012, it was announced that ITV had cancelled Monroe due to low viewing figures.

Where to Watch: 12 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (AcornTV).

What it's about: The story of Hugh Knight, a rising heart surgeon who is gifted, charming and infallible. He is a hedonist who, due to his sheer talent, believes he can live outside the rules. His "work hard, play harder" philosophy is about to come back and bite him.

Where to Watch: 30 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (AcornTV). 30 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

What it's about: Matthew decides to leave his job and train to become a male midwife on a busy maternity ward. He is soon joined by best friend and former policeman friend Ian who joins as the hospital security guard.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Prime Video & AcornTV). 6 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

What it's about: The Trevanion family decide to make a fresh start and emigrate to South Africa to set up an animal reserve.

Where to Watch: 45 episodes (67%) are available to watch free online (Tubi TV). 66 episodes (99%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Prime Video & AcornTV).

What it's about: The unique, and rarely told true stories of Australian and New Zealand nurses serving at Gallipoli and the Western Front during the First World War.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (AcornTV). 6 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (Google Play, Prime Video & YouTube).