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A Very Peculiar Practice

8.2(6)
First Aired:May 21, 1986
Seasons:2 seasons
Episodes:14
Status:Ended

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

Peter Davison

Dr Stephen Daker

Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

Dr Jock McCannon

Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

Dr Rose Marie

David Troughton

David Troughton

Dr Bob Buzzard

Elaine Turrell

Nun

Sonia Hart

Nun

Joanna Kanska

Joanna Kanska

Grete Grotowska

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Vice-Chancellor Jack Daniels

Seasons

A Very Long Way from Anywhere

E1A Very Long Way from Anywhere

50m

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.

We Love You, That's Why We're Here

E2We Love You, That's Why We're Here

50m

May 28, 1986

Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.

Wives of Great Men

E3Wives of Great Men

50m

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.

Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

E4Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

50m

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.

Contact Tracer

E5Contact Tracer

50m

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.

The Hit List

E6The Hit List

50m

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.

Catastrophe Theory

E7Catastrophe Theory

50m

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.

The New Frontier

E1The New Frontier

50m

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.

Art and Illusion

E2Art and Illusion

50m

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.

May the Force Be with You

E3May the Force Be with You

50m

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.

Bad Vibrations

E4Bad Vibrations

50m

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.

Values of the Family

E5Values of the Family

50m

Mar 30, 1988

Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.

The Big Squeeze

E6The Big Squeeze

50m

Apr 6, 1988

Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.

Death of a University

E7Death of a University

50m

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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