Andrew Davies
Director
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986)
Season 1
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.
Released May 21, 1986
Episode 50 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.professor, tmdb.college, tmdb.dark-comedy, tmdb.surreal, tmdb.satire, tmdb.health, tmdb.doctor + 4 more, imdb.academia-drama, imdb.university, imdb.medical, imdb.clinic
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
May 21, 1986, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
May 28, 1986, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
June 4, 1986, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
June 10, 1986, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
June 17, 1986, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
June 24, 1986, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
July 2, 1986, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: May 21, 1986
Last Air Date: April 13, 1988, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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