Episode 1
A Very Long Way from Anywhere
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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A Very Peculiar Practice
19862 seasons8.2 / 10
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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A Very Peculiar Practice premiered May 21, 1986. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
We Love You, That's Why We're Here
Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.
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Episode 3
Wives of Great Men
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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Episode 4
Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
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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Episode 5
Contact Tracer
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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Episode 6
The Hit List
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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Episode 7
Catastrophe Theory
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.
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More about A Very Peculiar Practice
Cast
Peter DavisonDr Stephen Daker
Graham CrowdenDr Jock McCannon
Barbara FlynnDr Rose Marie
David TroughtonDr Bob BuzzardElaine TurrellNun
Sonia HartNun
Lindy WhitefordMaureen Cahagan
Amanda HillwoodLyn TurtleCredits
- Created by
- Andrew Davies
- Written by
- Andrew Davies
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 14
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
collegedark comedydoctorhealthprofessorsatiresurreal