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  • 1986-05-20T23:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 50m
  • 5h 50m (7 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Comedy, Drama
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.

7 episodes

Series Premiere

1986-05-20T23:00:00Z

1x01 A Very Long Way From Anywhere

Series Premiere

1x01 A Very Long Way From Anywhere

  • 1986-05-20T23:00:00Z50m

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.

Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.

1986-06-03T23:00:00Z

1x03 Wives of Great Men

1x03 Wives of Great Men

  • 1986-06-03T23:00:00Z50m

Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.

1x04 Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

  • 1986-06-09T23:00:00Z50m

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.

1986-06-16T23:00:00Z

1x05 Contact Tracer

1x05 Contact Tracer

  • 1986-06-16T23:00:00Z50m

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.

1986-06-23T23:00:00Z

1x06 The Hit List

1x06 The Hit List

  • 1986-06-23T23:00:00Z50m

When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.

Season Finale

1986-07-01T23:00:00Z

1x07 Catastrophe Theory

Season Finale

1x07 Catastrophe Theory

  • 1986-07-01T23:00:00Z50m

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.

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