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During practice as a hospital physician, Mercurio answered an advertisement in the
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on 26 August 2018, achieving the highest viewing figures for a new
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Mercurio wrote and produced the science fiction drama series
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in June 1991, but resigned his commission in
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and, despite little writing experience, scripted the
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Medical Branch. He received flying training with the
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1731:"Russell T. Davies among RTS fellowship recipients"
2433:"Line of Duty to move to BBC1 for two more series"
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2560:"Meet the cast of Bodyguard on BBC1"
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2326:"The 80 Best BBC Shows of All Time"
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2147:"The Top 50 TV Dramas of All Time"
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2006:"Top of the TV Medics"
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1712:"Radio Times TV 100"
1324:TV Drama – Long Form
1231:Best TV Drama Series
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568:Filmography
524:, starring
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