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A Very Peculiar Practice

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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.

DramaComedy

4.0 / 5

21st May 1986 - 13th April 1988
Director
David Tucker
Producer
Ken Riddington
Top Cast
David TroughtonBarbara FlynnPeter Davison
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A Very Long Way From Anywhere
21st May 1986

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.

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We Love You, That's Why We're Here
28th May 1986

Episode 2

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

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Wives of Great Men
4th June 1986

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.

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Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
10th June 1986

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.

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Contact Tracer
17th June 1986

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.

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The Hit List
24th June 1986

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.

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Catastrophe Theory
2nd July 1986

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.