The Waiting Room (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 4 December 2008 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Observational documentary television series |
The Waiting Room is an Australian observational documentary series that debuted on the Nine Network on 4 December 2008.
Production
The program, hosted by physician Andrew Rochford, consists of 30-minute episodes that explore the experiences of hospital patients and their medical treatments. Filming took place at Mater Hospital, North Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
Reception
Anita Beaumont from the Newcastle Herald commended the series for delivering "captivating stories from hospital waiting rooms," describing these engaging accounts as the element that makes the reality show "unexpectedly tolerable." Critic Tim Artlett of The Courier-Mail praised the premiere episode for its interesting patients and optimistic perspectives. He also highlighted the "exceptional soundtrack" featuring artists such as Coldplay, U2, and Ben Lee, which contributes to the series’ rhythm and atmosphere. Artlett concluded that the blend of compelling human stories and a charismatic host could help establish the show's success in upcoming ratings periods.