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A Very Peculiar Practice

A Very Peculiar Practice

★ 8.2/10•1986•50m•15•Drama•Comedy
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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.

David Tucker · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 21, 1986

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Very Long Way from AnywhereE150m

A Very Long Way from Anywhere

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.

May 21, 1986

Episode 2 - We Love You, That's Why We're HereE250m

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

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

May 28, 1986

Episode 3 - Wives of Great MenE350m

Wives of Great Men

Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.

Jun 4, 1986

Episode 4 - Black Bob's Hamburger SuitE450m

Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

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.

Jun 10, 1986

Episode 5 - Contact TracerE550m

Contact Tracer

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.

Jun 17, 1986

Episode 6 - The Hit ListE650m

The Hit List

When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.

Jun 24, 1986

Episode 7 - Catastrophe TheoryE750m

Catastrophe Theory

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.

Jul 2, 1986

Actors

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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