Oh, Doctor Beeching! - Season 1

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All Change

1 - All Change

Air Date: July 1, 1996

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.

Talking Turkey

2 - Talking Turkey

Air Date: July 8, 1996

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.

The Train Now Standing

3 - The Train Now Standing

Air Date: July 15, 1996

New Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.

A Moving Story

4 - A Moving Story

Air Date: July 22, 1996

As Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.

The Late Mr Buckly

5 - The Late Mr Buckly

Air Date: July 29, 1996

A parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.

Horse Play

6 - Horse Play

Air Date: August 5, 1996

A horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.

Past Love

7 - Past Love

Air Date: August 12, 1996

The staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.

Job Opportunity

8 - Job Opportunity

Air Date: August 19, 1996

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...

Sleeping Around

9 - Sleeping Around

Air Date: August 27, 1996

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.