A Very Peculiar Practice

A Very Peculiar Practice

1986 · 2 seasons · 14 eps · ★ 8.2 · Drama, Comedy

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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.

Created by Andrew Davies

Network: BBC Two

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