A Very Peculiar Practice

1986 - 1988

A Very Long Way from Anywhere

Episode 1

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

Episode 2

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

Wives of Great Men

Episode 3

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

Episode 4

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

Episode 5

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

Episode 6

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

Episode 7

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.

Top Cast

Peter Davison•Graham Crowden•Barbara Flynn

Director

David Tucker

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.

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Peter Davison Image

Peter Davison

Dr Stephen Daker

Graham Crowden Image

Graham Crowden

Dr Jock McCannon

Barbara Flynn Image

Barbara Flynn

Dr Rose Marie

David Troughton Image

David Troughton

Dr Bob Buzzard

Elaine Turrell

Nun

Sonia Hart

Nun

Joanna Kanska Image

Joanna Kanska

Grete Grotowska

Michael Shannon Image

Michael Shannon

Vice-Chancellor Jack Daniels

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David Tucker Image

David Tucker

Director

Ken Riddington

Producer

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