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.

Genre: Drama, Comedy,

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Creator: Andrew Davies,

Country:

Type: tv

Season: 2

Episode: N/A

Duration: 50 minutes

Release: 1986-05-21

Rating: 8

Season 1 - A Very Peculiar Practice
1986-05-21
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.
1986-05-28
Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.
1986-06-04
Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.
1986-06-10
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.
1986-06-17
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.
1986-06-24
When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.
1986-07-02
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.

Season 2 - A Very Peculiar Practice
1988-03-02
Dr Stephen 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.
1988-03-09
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.
1988-03-16
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.
1988-03-23
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.
1988-03-30
Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.
1988-04-06
Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.
1988-04-13
Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.