
A Very Peculiar Practice
151986•50m•8.0/10
DramaComedy
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8.0/10(5)
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.
Production
BBC
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
May 21, 1986
Last Aired
April 13, 1988
Networks
BBC Two
Created By
Andrew Davies
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
A Very Long Way from Anywhere
Air date: 1986-05-21
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.

E2
We Love You, That's Why We're Here
Air date: 1986-05-28
Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.

E3
Wives of Great Men
Air date: 1986-06-04
Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.

E4
Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
Air date: 1986-06-10
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.

E5
Contact Tracer
Air date: 1986-06-17
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.

E6
The Hit List
Air date: 1986-06-24
When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.

E7
Catastrophe Theory
Air date: 1986-07-02
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.




























