A Very Peculiar Practice(1986)

8.0
2 Seasons
DramaComedy

Overview

A young and idealistic Doctor Stephen Daker arrives at Lowlands University to work at the Health Centre, but has to cope with an eccentric set of colleagues.

Created By: Andrew Davies

Episodes

A Very Long Way from Anywhere
Ep 1

A Very Long Way from Anywhere

With a new job and a fresh start in life, Dr Stephen Daker's enthusiasm knows no bounds until he meets his new colleagues at the University Medical Practice.

21/05/198650 min
We Love You, That's Why We're Here
Ep 2

We Love You, That's Why We're Here

Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.

28/05/198650 min
Wives of Great Men
Ep 3

Wives of Great Men

Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.

04/06/198650 min
Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
Ep 4

Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

Bob tries to enlist Stephen's help in a doubtful research project which he sees as the answer to all his problems. The result, however, is far from what he expected.

10/06/198650 min
Contact Tracer
Ep 5

Contact Tracer

Stephen and his colleagues have a crisis on their hands when an epidemic hits the campus. Trying to trace the source proves as difficult as keeping the news from the Vice Chancellor.

17/06/198650 min
The Hit List
Ep 6

The Hit List

When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.

24/06/198650 min
Catastrophe Theory
Ep 7

Catastrophe Theory

A 25% cut in funding causes hysteria within the University, with the Vice Chancellor and the medical practice doing their utmost to keep their jobs.

02/07/198650 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkBBC Two
TypeScripted

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