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A Very Peculiar Practice
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: David Tucker
Producer: Ken Riddington
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 0 (1992)
No overview available.
2 episodes
Season 1 (1986)
No overview available.
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: A Very Long Way From Anywhere
1986-05-21With 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.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 2: We Love You, That's Why We're Here
1986-05-28Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 3: Wives of Great Men
1986-06-04Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 4: Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
1986-06-10Bob 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.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 5: Contact Tracer
1986-06-17Stephen 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.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 6: The Hit List
1986-06-24When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 7: Catastrophe Theory
1986-07-02A 25% cut in funding causes hysteria within the University, with the Vice Chancellor and the medical practice doing their utmost to keep their jobs.
Runtime: 50 minSeason 2 (1988)
No overview available.
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The New Frontier
1988-03-02Dr 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.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 2: Art and Illusion
1988-03-09The 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.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 3: May the Force Be With You
1988-03-16Bob'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.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 4: Bad Vibrations
1988-03-23Jack Daniel has a new vision for Lowlands, visions that start to concern Stephen more and more, especially since it causes trouble with the students.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 5: Values of the Family
1988-03-30Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 6: The Big Squeeze
1988-04-06Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 7: Death of a University
1988-04-13Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.
Runtime: 50 min
