A Very Peculiar Practice
A Very Peculiar Practice
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A Very Peculiar Practice

8.0 / 10
1986
2 seasons
14 episodes
DramaComedy

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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  • A Very Long Way from Anywhere

    1.A Very Long Way from Anywhere

    21-05-198650m

    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

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

    28-05-198650m

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

  • Wives of Great Men

    3.Wives of Great Men

    04-06-198650m

    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

    4.Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

    10-06-198650m

    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

    5.Contact Tracer

    17-06-198650m

    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 Chancello...

  • The Hit List

    6.The Hit List

    24-06-198650m

    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

    7.Catastrophe Theory

    02-07-198650m

    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.

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