A Very Peculiar Practice - Series 1

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A Very Long Way from Anywhere

1 - A Very Long Way from Anywhere

Air Date: May 21, 1986

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: May 28, 1986

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: June 4, 1986

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: June 10, 1986

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: June 17, 1986

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: June 24, 1986

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: July 2, 1986

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.