A Very Peculiar Practice

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A Very Peculiar Practice

1986- 1988

2 Seasons

14 Episodes

8.2(6 votes)

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Drama

Comedy

Overview

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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8 featured cast members

Starring

Peter Davison

Dr Stephen Daker

Graham Crowden

Dr Jock McCannon

Barbara Flynn

Dr Rose Marie

David Troughton

Dr Bob Buzzard

Elaine Turrell

Nun

Sonia Hart

Nun

Joanna Kanska

Grete Grotowska

Michael Shannon

Vice-Chancellor Jack Daniels

Creative team

Created by: Andrew Davies
Produced by: Ken Riddington

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