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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
Daker returns to his position as chief of the Lowlands University medical practice to find an American installed as vice chancellor and to face charges of unprofessional conduct from a volatile Polish professor.
Written by Andrew DaviesGuest stars Lindy Whiteford, Amanda Hillwood, Gillian Raine, Toria Fuller, Dominic Arnold, Joe Melia, John Wheatley, Melanie Parr
Episode 2
The head of the art history department tries to save his job with an endowment of fake paintings while Steven struggles with the contradictory behavior of Grete.
Written by Andrew DaviesGuest stars Lindy Whiteford, Gillian Raine, Colin Stinton, Kay Stonham, Toria Fuller, Simon Russell Beale, André Maranne, Paul Rattigan
Episode 3
Bob's dream of success and recognition is in danger after a night full of crime and mayhem. Untouched by these events Stephen and Rose spend the best time of their lives.
Written by Andrew DaviesGuest stars Lindy Whiteford, Gillian Raine, Colin Stinton, James Grout, Dominic Arnold, Chris Jury, Joseph Long, Choy-Ling Man
Episode 4
Jack Daniel has a new vision for Lowlands, visions that start to concern Stephen more and more, especially since it causes trouble with the students.
Written by Andrew DaviesGuest stars Lindy Whiteford, Gillian Raine, Colin Stinton, Kay Stonham, James Grout, Thomas Wheatley, Paul Higgins, Sara Sugarman
Episode 5
Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.
Written by Andrew DaviesGuest stars Colin Stinton, James Grout, Toria Fuller, Thomas Wheatley, Mossie Smith, JoJo Cole, James Noble, Patricia Lawrence
Episode 6
Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.
Written by Andrew DaviesGuest stars Lindy Whiteford, Gillian Raine, Colin Stinton, James Grout, Dominic Arnold, Thomas Wheatley, Mark Addy, Mossie Smith
Episode 7
Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.
Written by Andrew DaviesGuest stars Lindy Whiteford, Amanda Hillwood, Gillian Raine, Colin Stinton, Kay Stonham, Toria Fuller, Dominic Arnold, Joe Melia
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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