Oh, Doctor Beeching!(1996)

7.3

2 Seasons

Comedy

Overview

The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.

Created By: Richard Spendlove

Episodes

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Ep 1

All Change

At the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.

01/07/199630 min

Ep 2

Talking Turkey

The staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.

08/07/199630 min

Ep 3

The Train Now Standing

New Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.

15/07/199630 min

Ep 4

A Moving Story

As Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.

22/07/199630 min

Ep 5

The Late Mr Buckly

A parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.

29/07/199630 min

Ep 6

Horse Play

A horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.

05/08/199630 min

Ep 7

Past Love

The staff are up early to collect a new arrivalâ€”but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.

12/08/199630 min

Ep 8

Job Opportunity

May is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...

19/08/199630 min

Ep 9

Sleeping Around

Gloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.

27/08/199630 min