

A Very Peculiar Practice
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.
Cast

Peter Davison
Dr Stephen Daker

Graham Crowden
Dr Jock McCannon

Barbara Flynn
Dr Rose Marie

David Troughton
Dr Bob Buzzard
Elaine Turrell
Nun
Sonia Hart
Nun

Joanna Kanska
Grete Grotowska

Michael Shannon
Vice-Chancellor Jack Daniels
Seasons

E1A Very Long Way from Anywhere
May 21, 1986
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.

E2We Love You, That's Why We're Here
May 28, 1986
Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.

E3Wives of Great Men
Jun 4, 1986
Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.

E4Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
Jun 10, 1986
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.

E5Contact Tracer
Jun 17, 1986
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.

E6The Hit List
Jun 24, 1986
When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.

E7Catastrophe Theory
Jul 2, 1986
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.

E1The New Frontier
Mar 2, 1988
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.

E2Art and Illusion
Mar 9, 1988
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.

E3May the Force Be with You
Mar 16, 1988
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.

E4Bad Vibrations
Mar 23, 1988
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.

E5Values of the Family
Mar 30, 1988
Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.

E6The Big Squeeze
Apr 6, 1988
Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.

E7Death of a University
Apr 13, 1988
Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.
Storyline
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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