Doctor at Large

1971 - 1971

Now, Dr. Upton

28th February 1971

Episode 1

A newly-qualified Michael Upton is released into the world of work. But finding the ideal job proves more difficult than it originally seemed.

You've Really Landed Me In It This Time

Episode 2

Michael is subjected to spending an evening in the company of a sex-starved secretary when he stands in for a skiving Paul.

You Make Me Feel So Young

14th March 1971

Episode 3

Michael and Paul become partners in Doctor Maxwell's practice. But they find getting accepted by the patients much harder than getting accepted by Doctor Maxwell...

Doctor Dish

21st March 1971

Episode 4

Michael is asked to give a talk at the local girls' school. However, he finds it isn't just his medical knowledge that finds favour with the pupils.

Modernising Major

28th March 1971

Episode 5

Paul and Michael decide the practice is behind the times and in need of revamping.

Congratulations, It's A Toad

Episode 6

Paul thinks he has stumbled on a winner by using toads for quick and efficient pregnancy tests.

Change Your Partners

11th April 1971

Episode 7

Sue is left unimpressed when Dick introduces Michael to his attractive lady friend.

Trains And Notes And Veins

18th April 1971

Episode 8

Michael invites Dick and Paul home to meet his parents. But having four doctors on the premises soon gets irksome.

Lock, Stock And Beryl

25th April 1971

Episode 9

Michael's invovement with a nurse called Beryl escalates - much to his displeasure.

Upton Sells Out

Episode 10

A position becomes vacant at the private practice where Dick works, and Michael - tired of his tedious casualty job - decides to apply for it, leaving Paul unimpressed.

Saturday Matinee

Episode 11

Michael is left in charge of the practice when Dick skives off to see a girlfriend.

Where There's A Will

Episode 12

Michael is less than delighted when one of his patients dies shortly after he treats him.

Students At Heart

Episode 13

Michael continues his quest for a job in surgery. However, once again he is up against Lawrence Bingham.

No Ill Feeling!

Episode 14

Paul gets Michael a job with his uncle in general practice. But Mike still longs for the surgeon's scalpel.

Let's Start At The Beginning

Episode 15

Glad to get away from his G. P. job, Michael visits Dick at his psychiatric practice.

It's All In The Mind

Episode 16

Paul and Michael are pleased when their patients are healing well. But they soon discover it is not entirely due to their efforts...

Cynthia Darling

Episode 17

Michael is driven to distraction by an overbearing mother's insistence that her healthy daughter is ill.

A little Help From My Friends

Episode 18

With Dr. Griffin admitted to hospital, Michael is left in charge of the practice. Dissatisfied with Paul's work, Mike decides to replace him.

Devon Is Lovely at This Time of Year

Episode 19

Michael is totally smitten with the new doctor, Nicky. And when the Dean offers Mike a new job, it looks as though he might make a mistake he'll live to regret.

Operation Loftus

Episode 20

Michael's much-awaited return to St. Swithin's is cause for celebration. The festivities are quickly curtailed, however, when Professor Loftus also returns to the hospital.

Mother And Father Doing Well

Episode 21

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A Jokes A Joke

Episode 22

Paul and Mike decide to get jobs as anatomy demonstrators, whilst Dick's just in it for the money. However, none of them counted on Lawrence Bingham's competition.

Pull The Other One

1st August 1971

Episode 23

Michael and Paul find they have differing attitudes to women.

It's The Rich Wot Gets The Pleasure

8th August 1971

Episode 24

Dick finds out he has inherited £50,000 following the death of his Uncle James.

Things That Go Mump In The Night

15th August 1971

Episode 25

Michael is showing all the symptoms of mumps, and is immediately admitted to Lawrence Bingham's ward.

Mr Moon

22nd August 1971

Episode 26

Michael visits Dick at the health farm at which he is working, and makes a bet that he can stick to the patients' diet.

The Viva

29th August 1971

Episode 27

The junior doctors are all preparing for their viva exams, but one of them in particular has particular trouble when it comes to taking his.

Bewigged, Bothered And Bewildered

5th September 1971

Episode 28

Michael ends up in court after he injects a patient with some penicillin, to which he turns out to be allergic.

A Situation Full Of Promise

12th September 1971

Episode 29

No overview available.

Top Cast

Ernest Clark•Robin Nedwell•George Layton

Doctor at Large is a British television comedy series based on a set of books by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of newly qualified doctors. The series follows directly from its predecessor Doctor in the House, and was produced by London Weekend Television in 1971. Writers for the Doctor at Large episodes were Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Bernard McKenna, Geoff Rowley, Andy Baker, Jonathan Lynn and David Yallop, as well as George Layton.

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Professor Loftus

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Robin Nedwell

Dr. Waring

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George Layton

Dr. Collier

Geoffrey Davies

Dr. Stuart Clark

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Richard O'Sullivan

Dr. Bingham

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Fabia Drake

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