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Dr. Finlay's Casebook

Dr. Finlay's Casebook

★ 6.7/10•1962•50m•PG•Comedy•Drama
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Dr Finlay's Casebook is a BBC television series that was broadcast from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella Country Doctor, the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.

A.J. Cronin · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 16, 1962

Episodes

E150m

It's All in the Mind

In 1928 Glasgow, Alan Finlay studies to become a qualified doctor, and dreams of becoming a surgeon. His landlord goes missing and Finlay follows a hunch which leads him to the town of Tannochbrae and a meeting which will change his life.

Aug 16, 1962

E250m

A Taste of Dust

Outbreaks of scarlet fever worry Arden House and Finlay suspects milk may be at the root of the problem.

Aug 23, 1962

E350m

The Quack

While in Glasgow to collect a leg brace for a young patient, Finlay encounters a showman 'doctor' who later comes to Tannochbrae and treats the same patient with his 'scientific' methods, much to Finlay's chagrin.

Aug 30, 1962

E450m

Conduct Unbecoming

Finlay falls in love with an older woman, local schoolmarm Miss Malcolm, at the Village Ball and begins considering marriage.

Sep 6, 1962

E550m

What Money Can't Buy

Called to treat a local landowner who is a patient of Dr Cameron, Finlay is offered shares in a South African gold mine by way of payment.

Sep 13, 1962

E650m

Cough Mixture

A local miser and his wife are shocked to discover his live-in mother has passed away through the night after being treated by Finlay the previous day.

Sep 20, 1962

E750m

Carver Tam

Tam, a patient of Finlay's, is a local character, fond of a dram, and lives a rustic lifestyle on the outskirts of Tannochbrae. There is more to him than meets the eye though, and visitors from Glasgow may force him to confront his past.

Sep 27, 1962

E850m

What Women Will Do

Finlay is called to a cave-in at the local pit. Meanwhile, back at Arden House, Dr Cameron is concerned when the insurance man takes an interest in housekeeper Janet.

Oct 4, 1962

E950m

Snap Diagnosis

Dr Cameron's gardener Alex Dean is behaving strangely out of character. Is he certifiable, as Dr Snoddy believes or could Finlay's more left-field diagnosis be correct?

Oct 11, 1962

E1050m

The Dragon Plate

Hypochondriac Mrs Paton rules her house with an iron fist. However, she is oblivious to her live-in niece's health issues. Dr Cameron has high hopes to be gifted Mrs Paton's much prized Dragon Plate, by pandering to her various ailments.

Oct 18, 1962

E1150m

A Spotless Reputation

A boy breaks out in spots but is it chicken pox or smallpox as Finlay fears? Dr Cameron fears the worst for a young man who's been having dizzy spells. Meanwhile, Mistress Niven meddles again, and a local disaster brings out the best in the medics of Tannochbrae.

Oct 25, 1962

E1250m

Behind Closed Doors

Finlay's erstwhile girlfriend Mary comes to an important decision about her future. Dr Cameron calls on two elderly spinsters who haven't spoken to each other in fifteen years.

Nov 1, 1962

Actors

Bill Simpson

Dr Alan Finlay

Andrew Cruickshank

Andrew Cruickshank

Dr Angus Cameron

Barbara Mullen

Barbara Mullen

Janet MacPherson

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