A Very Peculiar Practice (1986)

Name: A Very Peculiar Practice
Rating: 8.2

Rating: 8.2

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.

First Air Date: 1986-05-21

Last Air Date: 1988-04-13

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 14

Created By: Andrew Davies

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Peter Davison as Dr Stephen Daker
Graham Crowden as Dr Jock McCannon
Barbara Flynn as Dr Rose Marie
David Troughton as Dr Bob Buzzard
Elaine Turrell as Nun
Sonia Hart as Nun
Lindy Whiteford as Maureen Cahagan
Amanda Hillwood as Lyn Turtle
Gillian Raine as Mrs Kramer
Takashi Kawahara as Chen Sung Yau

Seasons

None (1986)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: A Very Long Way from Anywhere (1986-05-21)

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.
Ep. 2: We Love You, That's Why We're Here (1986-05-28)

Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.
Ep. 3: Wives of Great Men (1986-06-04)

Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.
Ep. 4: Black Bob's Hamburger Suit (1986-06-10)

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.
Ep. 5: Contact Tracer (1986-06-17)

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.
Ep. 6: The Hit List (1986-06-24)

When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.
Ep. 7: Catastrophe Theory (1986-07-02)

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.