A Very Peculiar Practice
A Very Peculiar Practice

A Very Peculiar Practice (1986)

8.0 (5 votes)
2 Seasons
May 21, 1986
English
Drama Comedy

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.

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

A Very Long Way from Anywhere
E1

A Very Long Way from Anywhere

May 21, 1986
50 min

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
E2

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

May 28, 1986
50 min

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

Wives of Great Men
E3

Wives of Great Men

Jun 4, 1986
50 min

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
E4

Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

Jun 10, 1986
50 min

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
E5

Contact Tracer

Jun 17, 1986
50 min

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
E6

The Hit List

Jun 24, 1986
50 min

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
E7

Catastrophe Theory

Jul 2, 1986
50 min

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.

Cast

Details

Original Title

A Very Peculiar Practice

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

14

Production

BBC