A Very Peculiar Practice

50min

Drama

Comedy

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.

Episodes

Cast

A Very Long Way from Anywhere

1. A Very Long Way from Anywhere

50min

21st May 1986

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

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

50min

28th May 1986

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

Wives of Great Men

3. Wives of Great Men

50min

4th Jun 1986

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

4. Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

50min

10th Jun 1986

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

5. Contact Tracer

50min

17th Jun 1986

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

6. The Hit List

50min

24th Jun 1986

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

7. Catastrophe Theory

50min

2nd Jul 1986

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.

First air date

21st May 1986

Last air date

13th Apr 1988

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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