NBC has confirmed that ER will return with new episodes on April 10^th.
A short run of between four and six episodes is anticipated, with a final decision on the commissioning of a fifteenth season remaining the subject of much speculation.

A new addition this week to the Video Media page, with an opportunity to see Parminder and Linda Cardellini 'rockin' out' at last years 'Hot in Hollywood' fundraiser.
The Art Gallery now includes a 'letterbox' wallpaper for widescreen monitor maniacs.

A resolution to the long running strike action by members of the Writers Guild of America would appear imminent, with media outlets reporting that work on sreenplays for film and TV productions may resume immediately following a ballot on Tuesday.

The timing of the agreement presents a real possibility that new episodes of ER may be produced for airing in the Spring and prompt a delayed decision being made regarding the show's future.

Meanwhile, the PNO team have not been idle, filling a few gaps in our résumé of Parminder's past performances. Click here for some recollections of comic capers in 2000 and here for a bit of drama in 2001.

Boo Hoo! - No new Neela for the foreseeable future.
However, help may be at hand for those already suffering from Doc drama deprivation. Parminder's debut season in 'ER' is available from today for the first time on DVD. The 'Complete Season 10' set introduces Neela as a third year medical student and features Mindi in 21 of the 22 episodes included.

Unfortunately, the shows 10^th season only receives a Region 2 format release at present, so US viewers will require a multi region PAL compatible player. We are unable to confirm a region 1 release date at this time but will give you the 'heads up' on that as soon as we have it.

The new PNO 'Available Products' page provides info on the new release.

Hard to believe, but tonight's new episode of 'ER' (titled 'Atonement') is the 100^th in which Parminder has appeared. The medical drama celebrated the broadcast of its 300th installment on December 6^th in the US.

Mindi's character, Neela Rasgotra, first walked through the doors of that legendary establishment, Chicago's County General, on September 25^th 2003. Ironically, this personal landmark will be the last new episode of the show to air for the foreseeable future. The continuing strike by members of the Writers Guild of America has forced suspension of production of the current season, in common with the majority of US serial dramas.

PNO readers may have noted the quirky irony that the episode shares it's title with the movie for which Parminder's 'Bend it like Beckham' co-star, Keira Knightley, has recently been nominated for a Golden Globe and BAFTA for best actress. (Sisters are doin' it!)  

Part 1 and Part 2 of The ER Season 14 Gallery have been updated with some great new images from the latest episodes. 
Check the ER Pages to find a résumé of every one of those 100 episodes in which our heroine has thus far participated.   

Parminder has been cast alongside brilliant Brit actor Ray Winstone in a one off TV drama laden with themes of deviance, obsession and lust!
'The Changeling' is being touted as a flagship offering in the ITV networks original output for 2008. The piece is a contemporary take on Thomas Middleton and William Rowley's 1622 English Renaissance play of the same name. 

Mindi's character, Anjika Inrani, is a Cambridge University Graduate from a privileged background who returns home after completing her degree. She is intending to continue a happy relationship with fellow graduate, Alex, but her father, wealthy businessman Satvik, has other plans for his daughter. He has arranged that she be married to the son of one of his associates, a prospect that casts her into despondency.

The opportunity to escape her predicament comes from an unlikely source, her father's long time chauffeur and bag man Don Flowers (Ray Winston), who she has always disliked and distrusted. He offers to solve her problem, but at a cost - she must spend the night with him. 

In a release announcing the production, ITV Controller of Drama, Sally Haynes
commented "This is a modern and innovative take on a classic piece of literature, transposed to a wealthy and glamorous world. It is atmospheric and sumptuous and we are very excited to be bringing Ray Winstone and Parminder Nagra together on ITV for the first time, in such a unique project".

Winstone has most recently been seen on the 'big screen' in semi-animated form in 'Beowulf' and stars in the new Indiana Jones movie, due for release in May.
His reputation as one of the seminal British TV and film actors of his generation has been established with outstanding performances in movies such as Nil by Mouth, The War Zone and Sexy Beast, together with a string of memorable TV roles. 

PNO understands that location filming for this production is now underway in London. 

A word out to the UK Parminder faithful. Season 14 of 'ER' premiers in 'Blighty' this week with Channel 4 testing some interesting new scheduling for the show.
Recent seasons of the drama have occupied a 10pm Monday night time slot. The new season opens in a prime time window at 8:05pm this Saturday evening (January 12^th).

The final episode of Season 13 will be shown at 7:05pm as a memory refresh. (a nice move on C4's part, given the extended hiatus).
Curiously, this places it directly up against it's even longer running home grown equivalent medical ratings juggernaut, Casualty, which is broadcast at 8:30pm on BBC1.

Digital / Free-view viewers can catch a first look at episode one "The War Comes Home" on More 4 at 10pm on Thursday 10^th. 

Look away now to avoid the spoilers, but Neela's ER Diary is now replete with chapter and verse on the latest Chicago based shenanigans of our heroine and her dysfunctional ER family.
Check out the recaps up to Episode 11 (Status Quo).

J a n u a r y  1^st  2 0 0 8 !

Hey Parmaniacs!

Here's hoping 2008 brings forth whatever puts a big smile on your face.
First off, before you start completing the birthday and anniversary entries in your New Year Diary, get your priorities sorted. Here are a couple of dates to set the HD Recorder for new ER / Parminder action (if you're checking in from the US)

January 3^rd 2008 10pm 'Status Quo'
January 10^th 2008 10pm 'Believe the Unseen
January 17^th 2008 10pm 'Atonement' (broadcast date subject to confirmation).

The new episodes feature the unexpected arrival of Neela's errant cousin, so look out for some Rasgotra family friction. Expect an extended hiatus after these episodes go to air as industrial action by The Writers Guild of America continues without resolution.

Keep PNO bookmarked for business as usual.

December 24^th 2007

H A P P Y  C H R I S T M A S !

Phil and Kam wish Parminder's fans, the many correspondents and regular or occasional visitors to this site, a very happy and peaceful holiday

The latest installment of Neela's ER Diary brings events in the life and burgeoning career of our Chicago surgeon right up to date. Take a look at 50 sparkling new images to accompany the narrative in the Season 14 Gallery.

Meanwhile, rumours abound in TV land that despite widespread speculation suggesting the current run of ER would be the shows swansong, the continuing Writers Guild of America strike action may secure a 15^th season after all. The talk is that a foreshortened season may prevent producers from bringing a satisfactory resolution to the story arcs of the shows central characters. ER Executive Producer John Wells, a former President of the WGA, returned to the Directors chair for the shows landmark 300^th episode. He has publicly voiced his support for the screenwriter's current action.

PNO understands that three further episodes were scripted prior to commencement of the industrial action in November and that these are now 'in the can' and slated for broadcast in January. Neela fans can look forward to our heroine donning her skates for some unlikely 'ice hockey' action!