A Very Polish Practice

A Very Polish Practice

1992 · 94 min · Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Screen One movie that is a continuation of Andrew Davies' brilliant series A Very Peculiar Practice. Dr. Daker feels finally settled in his life in Poland with his new wife and son, but he soon find things to be just as tumultuous, not least because Bob Buzzard is still around. And is that those nuns again?

Directed by David Tucker · Written by Andrew Davies

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