A Very Peculiar Practice

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.

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Seasons

A Very Long Way From Anywhere

1. A Very Long Way From Anywhere

Air Date: 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.

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

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

Air Date: 1986-05-28

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

Air Date: 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.

Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

4. Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

Air Date: 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.

Contact Tracer

5. Contact Tracer

Air Date: 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.

The Hit List

6. The Hit List

Air Date: 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.

Catastrophe Theory

7. Catastrophe Theory

Air Date: 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.

The New Frontier

1. The New Frontier

Air Date: 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.

Art and Illusion

2. Art and Illusion

Air Date: 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.

May the Force Be With You

3. May the Force Be With You

Air Date: 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.

Bad Vibrations

4. Bad Vibrations

Air Date: 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.

Values of the Family

5. Values of the Family

Air Date: 1988-03-30

Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.

The Big Squeeze

6. The Big Squeeze

Air Date: 1988-04-06

Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.

Death of a University

7. Death of a University

Air Date: 1988-04-13

Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.

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Rating

8.0/10

Release Date

1986-05-21

Episodes

14 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

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