A Very Peculiar Practice

A Very Peculiar Practice

15198650m8.2/10
DramaComedy

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8.2/10(6)

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
A Very Long Way from Anywhere
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.
We Love You, That's Why We're Here
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.
Wives of Great Men
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.
Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
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.
Contact Tracer
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.
The Hit List
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.
Catastrophe Theory
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.

Cast

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

Dr Stephen Daker

Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

Dr Jock McCannon

Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

Dr Rose Marie

David Troughton

David Troughton

Dr Bob Buzzard

Elaine Turrell

Nun

Sonia Hart

Nun

Joanna Kanska

Joanna Kanska

Grete Grotowska

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Vice-Chancellor Jack Daniels

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