Quacks(2017)

7.5

1 Seasons

Comedy

Overview

A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.

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Episodes

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The Duke's Tracheotomy

Ep 1

The Duke's Tracheotomy

After a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by the royal physician.

15/08/201730 min

The Lady's Abscess

Ep 2

The Lady's Abscess

Caroline bags an invitation to meet her hero, Charles Dickens.

22/08/201730 min

The Madman's Trial

Ep 3

The Madman's Trial

William concocts a daring plan to cure a deluded patient.

29/08/201730 min

The Indian Mesmerist

Ep 4

The Indian Mesmerist

Caroline arranges to meet a charismatic hypnotist for a demonstration of his powers.

05/09/201730 min

The Bishop's Appendix

Ep 5

The Bishop's Appendix

The Bishop needs his appendix removed, but he won’t agree to pain relief or surgery.

12/09/201730 min

The Physician's Hernia

Ep 6

The Physician's Hernia

Will a team of rival surgeons be able to save Dr Hendrick?

19/09/201730 min

Top Cast

Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

Robert Lessing

Tom Basden

Tom Basden

John Sutton

Lydia Leonard

Lydia Leonard

Caroline Lessing

Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton

William Agar

Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Dr. Hendrick

Geoffrey McGivern

Geoffrey McGivern

The Pub Landlord

Andy Linden

Andy Linden

Fitz

Ed Gaughan

Ed Gaughan

Peters

Osi Okerafor

Osi Okerafor

Butterworth

Marcia Warren

Marcia Warren

Mrs. Agar

Selina Griffiths

Matron

Lisa Jackson

Mina

Show Info

StatusCanceled

NetworkBBC Two

TypeScripted