Doctor in the House

1969 - 1970

Why Do You Want to Be a Doctor?

Episode 1

Michael Upton wants to be a doctor at St Swithin's Hospital. first however he needs the approval of the much feared Professor Loftus. once Approved he meets with fellow Students Duncan Waring, and Veteran Student Dick Stuart Clarke

Settling In

Episode 2

On his first days at St Swithins Michael Upton Looks Forward to meet the new birds. he befriends a girl named Alice, and they both lead the other students to believe they spent the night together.

It's All Go

Episode 3

Mike & Duncan are in the dissecting room, Stuart-Clarke comes over & asks them if they're ready for their test yet. He asks them to try the Doctors who are revising for exams, it's easier to get their cards marked that way.

Peace and Quiet

2nd August 1969

Episode 4

Mike's moving out of the dorm because it's too noisy & he can't concentrate. He starts looking for a flat & after a few false starts finds one that he can just afford. Mike's unpacking his things & looking forward to some peace & quiet when Duncan comes in,followed by Stuart-Clarke,Huw & a few of the others he was trying to get away from. It seems the landlady has rented all of them the room, that's why it was so cheap.! Just when Mike thinks they couldn't possibly fit any one else in, one of the guys,girlfriends cousin arrives to stay for a while.

The Students are Revolting

9th August 1969

Episode 5

Mike is called into the Dean's office because his picture is on the front page of the paper,at a protest rally. On closer inspection the rally is in New York so it can't be Mike & the Dean excuses him,but warns him he won't tolerate protests at St. Swithins. Mike, Dick & Duncan are in the cafeteria when they see some student activists enter the hospital grounds. The activists are looking for new members,but no one is interested. After protesting all night,they are led into the hospital to ""warm up"". Loftus has been working on his car & when he sees them he asks Duncan to call the Police. When the police arrive they think Loftus is one of them & take him away.! Next morning Loftus has his picture in the paper & the Dean wants to dismiss him. The Students protest in the hall to save Loftus & the Dean changes his mind.

Rallying Round

16th August 1969

Episode 6

Mike is trying to study while the boys are organising a car rally. They're one short & convince Mike to join them. Mike & his partner Fiona get lost & Fiona drives to her sister's place for directions. While they are there a storm breaks so they have to spend the night. In the middle of the night Fiona's sister goes into labour & they want Mike to deliver the baby, Mike asks them to send for a Doctor & goes back to sleep. The baby is coming and Mike's panicking, he asks if there's any one who can deliver the baby. The cook comes into the room & tells them he can deliver the baby. Mike accompanys him,but feints when the baby is delivered. Next day, the other students arrive at the house & think Mike was the one who delivered the baby & congratulate him.

If in Doubt--Cut It Out

23rd August 1969

Episode 7

After attending a lecture on the appendix with short sighted Dr. Crowfoot, Mike thinks he has appendicitis. Reading from a medical textbook, Mike is sure he has the symptoms & tells the boys who rush him to St Swithins. Mike is shocked when he sees the Doctor who will perform the operation is Dr. Crowfoot.! After the operation, Dr.Crowfoot tells Mike they have to open him up again, it seems Dr.Crowfoot has lost one of his contact lenses.! Luckily for Mike he found it in his pajama shirt pocket & hands it back to the Doctor.

War of the Mascots

30th August 1969

Episode 8

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Getting the Bird

6th September 1969

Episode 9

Mike's worried because he can't 'get a bird' (girl) Duncan is spending a lot of time with his new girl Frances. Dick sets him up with a nurse they call 'rigor mortis'. After taking her to the pictures, Mike takes her back to the flat & soon realises why she is called 'rigor mortis'. When she leaves, Duncan arrives & tells Mike he's proposed to Frances but is having second thoughts. Mike has a plan to solve his problem, he gives him a bunch of flowers & tells him to propose to all the nurses.! Next morning Frances tells all her friends she's engaged & they say they are too.! She asks them who they are marrying & they all reply..... Duncan Waring.!!

The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino

13th September 1969

Episode 10

Dave wants to have a casino in the flat,he sent out flyers to all the students to visit the 'Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino'. When a few heavyweights from the local underworld see the flyers they pay the boys a visit & 'convince' them to close down for the good of the health.! Dunc & Mike are looking for a part time job to earn some extra cash, Mike finds an ad in the paper for a doorman & bouncer. Duncan gets the job of bartender & Mike's the bouncer. When the Dean & Prof.Loftus turn up at the club, Mike & Dunc try to keep a low profile. A raid by the Police sees Mike & Dunc heading for the back door with the Dean & Prof. Loftus close behind. Back at St.Swithins, the Dean tells the boys he is willing to overlook the incident & won't expell them.

Keep It Clean

20th September 1969

Episode 11

The boys are meeting to plan this years 'Ward Show'. Stuart-Clark arrives with the Dean who wants them to "Keep it clean" this year. Everyone backs out of the show except for Mike & Dunc.

All for Love

27th September 1969

Episode 12

Mike has met a girl named Valerie & is smitten with her. He forgets to do an Essay for Prof. Loftus & promises it for the next day. Mike & Valerie spend the afternoon together & Valerie invites him into her place afterwards. Then Valerie's parents arrive home & Mike is surprised to discover that Prof. Loftus is Valerie's Father.! Mike wants to marry Valerie, but Mrs Loftus doesn't want her daughter to marry a Doctor. So Mike decides to leave Medicine so he & Valerie can be together. Mike's Dad tries to talk him out of giving it up, he writes a letter to the Dean who gives the letter to Prof.Loftus. Mrs Loftus tells Valerie she has to break it off with Mike.

Pass of Fail

4th October 1969

Episode 13

It's exam time at St. Swithins, which means last-minute panic for the students.

Top Cast

Angharad Rees•Robin Nedwell•Chris Gannon

Director

Maurice Murphy

The misadventures of a group of medical students.

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Angharad Rees

Robin Nedwell Image

Robin Nedwell

Chris Gannon

Jonathan Lynn Image

Jonathan Lynn

Michael MacKenzie

Helen Fraser Image

Helen Fraser

Renée Houston Image

Renée Houston

Geoffrey Davies

Martin Shaw Image

Martin Shaw

Patrick Connor

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Maurice Murphy

Director

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Bill Oddie

Scenario Writer

David Sherlock

Scenario Writer

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