Doctor at Large

1971 · 30m · TMDB 5.0/10 (4 votes)

Comedy

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About 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.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
5.0/10 from 4 votes
Seasons
1
Episodes
29

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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S1 E130 min

Now, Dr. Upton

A newly-qualified Michael Upton is released into the world of work. But finding the ideal job proves more difficult than it originally seemed.

S1 E230 min

You've Really Landed Me In It This Time

Michael is subjected to spending an evening in the company of a sex-starved secretary when he stands in for a skiving Paul.

S1 E330 min

You Make Me Feel So Young

Michael 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...

S1 E430 min

Doctor Dish

Michael 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.

S1 E530 min

Modernising Major

Paul and Michael decide the practice is behind the times and in need of revamping.

S1 E630 min

Congratulations, It's A Toad

Paul thinks he has stumbled on a winner by using toads for quick and efficient pregnancy tests.

S1 E730 min

Change Your Partners

Sue is left unimpressed when Dick introduces Michael to his attractive lady friend.

S1 E830 min

Trains And Notes And Veins

Michael invites Dick and Paul home to meet his parents. But having four doctors on the premises soon gets irksome.

S1 E930 min

Lock, Stock And Beryl

Michael's invovement with a nurse called Beryl escalates - much to his displeasure.

S1 E1030 min

Upton Sells Out

A 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.

S1 E1130 min

Saturday Matinee

Michael is left in charge of the practice when Dick skives off to see a girlfriend.

S1 E1230 min

Where There's A Will

Michael is less than delighted when one of his patients dies shortly after he treats him.

S1 E1330 min

Students At Heart

Michael continues his quest for a job in surgery. However, once again he is up against Lawrence Bingham.

S1 E1430 min

No Ill Feeling!

Paul gets Michael a job with his uncle in general practice. But Mike still longs for the surgeon's scalpel.

S1 E1530 min

Let's Start At The Beginning

Glad to get away from his G. P. job, Michael visits Dick at his psychiatric practice.

S1 E1630 min

It's All In The Mind

Paul and Michael are pleased when their patients are healing well. But they soon discover it is not entirely due to their efforts...

S1 E1730 min

Cynthia Darling

Michael is driven to distraction by an overbearing mother's insistence that her healthy daughter is ill.

S1 E1830 min

A little Help From My Friends

With Dr. Griffin admitted to hospital, Michael is left in charge of the practice. Dissatisfied with Paul's work, Mike decides to replace him.

S1 E1930 min

Devon Is Lovely at This Time of Year

Michael 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.

S1 E2030 min

Operation Loftus

Michael'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.

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