Prudence FitzGerald
Director
Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
Season 3
Dr Finlay's Casebook is a television series that was broadcast on the BBC from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella ‘Country Doctor’, the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s. Cronin was the primary writer for the show between 1962 and 1964.
Released Aug. 16, 1962
Episode 50 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.scotland, imdb.medical-practice, imdb.partially-lost-tv-series, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.1920s
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S3E1 - The Control Group
Alan Findlay runs into trouble when he is asked by the Ministry of Health to organise a free milk experiment at the local school.
Jan. 3, 1965, midnight
S3E2 - The Raiders
Roddy Munro is the envy of every lad in Tannochbrae. After giving up his clerical job it is the day of his first match as a professional footballer and the Tannochbrae United Supporters' Club are away in force to Kinleven to cheer him on. An added incentive for Roddy is the news that several of the bigger English clubs are sending scouts to watch him. There is just one snag - and it is Dr. Finlay, himself a keen supporter of the local team, who spots it and becomes involved in a most unprofessional piece of work.
Jan. 10, 1965, midnight
S3E3 - The Eternal Spring
On a fishing expedition Dr. Finlay makes an unusual 'catch' when he attends to a stranger hurt in a fall. His patient is Anthony Hay, a well-known London actor staying in Tannochbrae to rest, so he says. But there is something about him that arouses Finlay's suspicions. And why is Hay's wife so anxious to keep him away from doctors?
Jan. 17, 1965, midnight
S3E4 - A Right To Live
When Finlay delivers a baby at the Cottage Hospital the result is entirely unexpected and he finds himself up against two dilemmas in quick succession. How can he aid a mother who refuses to be aided, and has he or has he not a case of murder on his hands?
Jan. 24, 1965, midnight
S3E5 - The Bull Call
When Alan Finlay is persuaded to act as midwife to a prize cow his act of kindness to a dumb animal provokes the wrath of local vet Lewis Gilbride. In no time at all there is a state of war between Gilbride and Arden House and it takes a spot of quiet detective work by Dr. Cameron to restore peace.
Jan. 31, 1965, midnight
S3E6 - Devils Dozen
Problems in one of the two local bakehouses have Drs. Finlay and Cameron taking a strictly professional interest in a batch of twelve twopenny mutton pies which have caused a good deal of trouble in Tannochbrae.
Feb. 7, 1965, midnight
S3E7 - Charity, Dr. Finlay
None
Feb. 14, 1965, midnight
S3E8 - Laughing Gas
The meanest man in Tannochbrae is Mr. Cogger. When Dr. Finlay is called out to visit Cogger's housekeeper he finds that her trouble is an ailment of the pay-packet. He gives her cheeseparing employer a simple piece of advice.
Feb. 21, 1965, midnight
S3E9 - The Gate Of The Year
None
Feb. 28, 1965, midnight
S3E10 - Off The Hook
Alan Finlay has been attending a course in medical hypnotism. Though Dr. Cameron refuses to let him try out his new knowledge on his asthma, but Finlay soon gets the chance when treating Hilda, daughter of the local pawnbroker Henry Brown. But he comes across much deeper problems than he expected.
March 7, 1965, midnight
S3E11 - The Next Provost But One
All seem set for Henry MacAlpine to be elected Treasurer of the Burgh Council, just one step away from almost certain appointment as the next Provost. But he is involved in a car crash in unusual circumstances - a situation which presents Dr. Finlay with one of the most difficult decisions of his life.
March 14, 1965, midnight
S3E12 - Soon Or Late
Old Mr. Lennox, a retired university lecturer, has been smitten with an incurable and painful disease. He hints to Dr. Cameron that he would welcome an 'accident, but naturally Cameron has to remain deaf to any such suggestion. However, Lennox has a housekeeper, Maggie Rankin, who is deeply devoted to him. Overworked and under intense emotional strain she has to watch him suffer needless agony.
March 21, 1965, midnight
S3E13 - The Good Fisherman
A new minister, the Rev. Craig, arrives in Tannochbrae. A keen angler, he and Dr. Finlay appear to have a lot in common at first. But in dealing with the problems of bedridden widower Tom Farquhar and his daughter Betty their temperaments and views of life come into opposition.
March 28, 1965, midnight
S3E14 - A Little Learning
Lucy Burns, a new young teacher at the local school, is giving the dominie Mr. Miller an uneasy time. Matters come to a head when she tries to have a family of tinkers enrolled at the school. But Miller is not the only one worried over Miss Burns. Young Dr. Finlay has his concerns as well.
April 4, 1965, midnight
S3E15 - Belle
Dr. Finlay discovers that a sixteen year old girl has had an illegal operation, but she won't name the person who carried it out. Her father encourages her silence as he fears the shame that the disclosure will bring to his family. Meanwhile Dr. Cameron has to cope with Mrs. Yeldham, pregnant and already with a large family - and a husband who has just been sacked from his job at the local quarry.
April 11, 1965, midnight
S3E16 - In Committee
None
April 18, 1965, midnight
S3E17 - Another Opinion
An outbreak of measles means extra work for Dr. Finlay, and Dr. Snoddie adds to the burden by demanding that the relevant paperwork is brought up to date immediately. Then Dr. Cameron takes to his bed with what he thinks is measles and Finlay diagnoses as a heavy cold. To make matters worse Finlay is called out urgently to Ian Grant, the greengrocer's son. Not knowing young Grant has deserted from a Military Hospital because the surgeon is going to amputate his leg, Finlay rushes him to the local hospital and calls in a specialist.
April 25, 1965, midnight
S3E18 - The Spinster
None
May 2, 1965, midnight
S3E19 - Medical Finance
Doctors Finlay and Cameron are faced with the annual problem of sorting out their financial affairs. Cameron is far too easy-going about making his patients pay promptly: Finlay believes in trying to run things on a businesslike basis. But the real bogey man is the local Income Tax Inspector!
May 9, 1965, midnight
S3E20 - Beware Of The Dog
Alan Finlay and local vet Lewis Gilbride team up when a local farmer shoots an Alsatian dog which has all the symptoms of the dreaded disease rabies. There is more concern when it appears that one of Finlay's patients has been bitten by a dog. Is there a connection?
May 16, 1965, midnight
S3E21 - Doctor's Lines
None
May 23, 1965, midnight
S3E22 - The Deceivers
None
May 30, 1965, midnight
S3E23 - The End Of The Season
None
June 6, 1965, midnight
S3E24 - A Woman's Work
None
June 13, 1965, midnight
S3E25 - The Immortal Memory
None
June 20, 1965, midnight
S3E26 - An Evening Out
An upper-crust English girl falls for Dr. Finlay.
June 27, 1965, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 9550 min.
Released: Aug. 16, 1962
Last Air Date: Jan. 3, 1971, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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