Doctor at Large
Doctor at Large is a British television comedy series based on a set of books by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of newly qualified doctors. The series follows directly from its predecessor Doctor in the House, and was produced by London Weekend Television in 1971. Writers for the Doctor at Large episodes were Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Bernard McKenna, Geoff Rowley, Andy Baker, Jonathan Lynn and David Yallop, as well as George Layton.
Cast: Ernest Clark, Robin Nedwell, George Layton
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Season 1
29 episodes
- 1. Now, Dr. UptonA newly-qualified Michael Upton is released into the world of work. But finding the ideal job proves more difficult than it originally seemed.PGCC30minFeb 28, 1971
- 2. You've Really Landed Me In It This TimeMichael is subjected to spending an evening in the company of a sex-starved secretary when he stands in for a skiving Paul.PGCC30minMar 7, 1971
- 3. You Make Me Feel So YoungMichael and Paul become partners in Doctor Maxwell's practice. But they find getting accepted by the patients much harder than getting accepted by Doctor Maxwell...PGCC30minMar 14, 1971
- 4. Doctor DishMichael is asked to give a talk at the local girls' school. However, he finds it isn't just his medical knowledge that finds favour with the pupils.PGCC30minMar 21, 1971
- 5. Modernising MajorPaul and Michael decide the practice is behind the times and in need of revamping.PGCC30minMar 28, 1971
- 6. Congratulations, It's A ToadPaul thinks he has stumbled on a winner by using toads for quick and efficient pregnancy tests.PGCC30minApr 4, 1971
- 7. Change Your PartnersSue is left unimpressed when Dick introduces Michael to his attractive lady friend.PGCC30minApr 11, 1971
- 8. Trains And Notes And VeinsMichael invites Dick and Paul home to meet his parents. But having four doctors on the premises soon gets irksome.PGCC30minApr 18, 1971
- 9. Lock, Stock And BerylMichael's invovement with a nurse called Beryl escalates - much to his displeasure.PGCC30minApr 25, 1971
- 10. Upton Sells OutA position becomes vacant at the private practice where Dick works, and Michael - tired of his tedious casualty job - decides to apply for it, leaving Paul unimpressed.PGCC30minMay 2, 1971
- 11. Saturday MatineeMichael is left in charge of the practice when Dick skives off to see a girlfriend.PGCC30minMay 9, 1971
- 12. Where There's A WillMichael is less than delighted when one of his patients dies shortly after he treats him.PGCC30minMay 16, 1971
- 13. Students At HeartMichael continues his quest for a job in surgery. However, once again he is up against Lawrence Bingham.PGCC30minMay 23, 1971
- 14. No Ill Feeling!Paul gets Michael a job with his uncle in general practice. But Mike still longs for the surgeon's scalpel.PGCC30minMay 30, 1971
- 15. Let's Start At The BeginningGlad to get away from his G. P. job, Michael visits Dick at his psychiatric practice.PGCC30minJun 6, 1971
- 16. It's All In The MindPaul and Michael are pleased when their patients are healing well. But they soon discover it is not entirely due to their efforts...PGCC30minJun 13, 1971
- 17. Cynthia DarlingMichael is driven to distraction by an overbearing mother's insistence that her healthy daughter is ill.PGCC30minJun 20, 1971
- 18. A little Help From My FriendsWith Dr. Griffin admitted to hospital, Michael is left in charge of the practice. Dissatisfied with Paul's work, Mike decides to replace him.PGCC30minJun 27, 1971
- 19. Devon Is Lovely at This Time of YearMichael is totally smitten with the new doctor, Nicky. And when the Dean offers Mike a new job, it looks as though he might make a mistake he'll live to regret.PGCC30minJul 4, 1971
- 20. Operation LoftusMichael's much-awaited return to St. Swithin's is cause for celebration. The festivities are quickly curtailed, however, when Professor Loftus also returns to the hospital.PGCC30minJul 11, 1971
- 21. Mother And Father Doing WellNo synopsis available yet.PGCC30minJul 18, 1971
- 22. A Jokes A JokePaul and Mike decide to get jobs as anatomy demonstrators, whilst Dick's just in it for the money. However, none of them counted on Lawrence Bingham's competition.PGCC30minJul 25, 1971
- 23. Pull The Other OneMichael and Paul find they have differing attitudes to women.PGCC30minAug 1, 1971
- 24. It's The Rich Wot Gets The PleasureDick finds out he has inherited £50,000 following the death of his Uncle James.PGCC30minAug 8, 1971
- 25. Things That Go Mump In The NightMichael is showing all the symptoms of mumps, and is immediately admitted to Lawrence Bingham's ward.PGCC30minAug 15, 1971
- 26. Mr MoonMichael visits Dick at the health farm at which he is working, and makes a bet that he can stick to the patients' diet.PGCC30minAug 22, 1971
- 27. The VivaThe junior doctors are all preparing for their viva exams, but one of them in particular has particular trouble when it comes to taking his.PGCC30minAug 29, 1971
- 28. Bewigged, Bothered And BewilderedMichael ends up in court after he injects a patient with some penicillin, to which he turns out to be allergic.PGCC30minSep 5, 1971
- 29. A Situation Full Of PromiseNo synopsis available yet.PGCC30minSep 12, 1971
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Doctor at Large is a British television comedy series based on a set of books by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of newly qualified doctors. The series follows directly from its predecessor Doctor in the House, and was produced by London Weekend Television in 1971. Writers for the Doctor at Large episodes were Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Bernard McKenna, Geoff Rowley, Andy Baker, Jonathan Lynn and David Yallop, as well as George Layton.
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