Oh, Doctor Beeching!
The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.
Seasons
1. All Change
Air Date: 1996-07-01
At the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.
2. Talking Turkey
Air Date: 1996-07-08
The staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.
3. The Train Now Standing
Air Date: 1996-07-15
New Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.
4. A Moving Story
Air Date: 1996-07-22
As Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.
5. The Late Mr Buckly
Air Date: 1996-07-29
A parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.
6. Horse Play
Air Date: 1996-08-05
A horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.
7. Past Love
Air Date: 1996-08-12
The staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.
8. Job Opportunity
Air Date: 1996-08-19
May is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...
9. Sleeping Around
Air Date: 1996-08-27
Gloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.
1. No Milk for the Minister
Air Date: 1997-06-29
May panics when Cecil Parkin announces that the Minister of Transport is to visit the station, because the milkman has failed to deliver the milk.
2. Father's Day
Air Date: 1997-07-06
Jack is behaving very strangely, and Cecil makes a startling discovery.
3. The Gravy Train
Air Date: 1997-07-13
Jack discovers a bag full of money; but will May allow him to keep it?
4. The Van
Air Date: 1997-07-20
May's fridge is broken. So when Cecil acquires a British Railways van, he is anxious to drive her to Clumberfield to have it repaired.
5. Lucky Strike
Air Date: 1997-07-27
Just when things are going well at Hatley, Ralph decides to go on strike.
6. Love Is a Very Splendid Thing
Air Date: 1997-08-17
When Ethel meets an American called Joe, Wilfred over-reacts dramatically.
7. A Bowl in the Hand
Air Date: 1997-09-14
A bowls outing provides the ideal opportunity for May and Cecil to be alone together.
8. Action Stations
Air Date: 1997-09-17
A visit from a Rolls Royce at the station leads to the news of a much more important visit later in the day.
9. A Pregnant Pause
Air Date: 1997-09-21
Arnold is very concerned when he has trouble driving diesel engines on a course, and May is having some sneaky suspicions...
10. Ton Up
Air Date: 1997-09-28
The staff prepares to celebrate Hatley Station's 100th anniversary.
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Rating
7.3/10
Release Date
1996-07-01
Episodes
19 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
BBC