BBC One · Ended

A Very Peculiar Practice

Drama, Comedy · 1986

Last aired: S2 E?, A Very Polish Practice · 1992-09-06

A Very Peculiar Practice is a black comedy with surreal elements. It concerned an idealistic young doctor, Stephen Daker, taking up a post as a member of a university medical centre. The centre is staffed by a group of misfits including the bisexual Rose Marie, self-absorbed Bob Buzzard, and decrepit Scot, Jock McCannon who heads the team in the first series.

Cast

Peter Davison Dr. Stephen Daker

Graham Crowden Jock McCannon

Barbara Flynn Dr. Rose Marie

David Troughton Dr. Bob Buzzard

Season 2

Season 1 Season 2

E1 The New Frontier 1988-03-02 · 50 min 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.

E2 Art and Illusion 1988-03-09 · 50 min 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.

E3 May the Force Be with You 1988-03-16 · 50 min 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.

E4 Bad Vibrations 1988-03-23 · 50 min 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.

E5 Values of the Family 1988-03-30 · 50 min Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.

E6 The Big Squeeze 1988-04-06 · 50 min Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.

E7 Death of a University 1988-04-13 · 50 min Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.

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