Doctor at Large
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About Doctor at Large
Doctor at Large is a comedy TV series that premiered on ITV1 on February 28, 1971. It has 1 season and 29 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 29 "A Situation Full Of Promise", aired on September 12, 1971.
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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29 episodes · 1 season
Season 1
1971 · 29 episodes · Last episode: 55 years ago
- E29Finale
- E28
28. Bewigged, Bothered And Bewildered
Michael ends up in court after he injects a patient with some penicillin, to which he turns out to be allergic.
- E27
27. The Viva
The junior doctors are all preparing for their viva exams, but one of them in particular has particular trouble when it comes to taking his.
- E26
26. Mr Moon
Michael visits Dick at the health farm at which he is working, and makes a bet that he can stick to the patients' diet.
- E25
25. Things That Go Mump In The Night
Michael is showing all the symptoms of mumps, and is immediately admitted to Lawrence Bingham's ward.
- E24
24. It's The Rich Wot Gets The Pleasure
Dick finds out he has inherited £50,000 following the death of his Uncle James.
- E23
23. Pull The Other One
Michael and Paul find they have differing attitudes to women.
- E22
22. A Jokes A Joke
Paul 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.
- E21
21. Mother And Father Doing Well
- E20
20. 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.
- E19
19. 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.
- E18
18. 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.
- E17
17. Cynthia Darling
Michael is driven to distraction by an overbearing mother's insistence that her healthy daughter is ill.
- E16
16. 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...
- E15
15. Let's Start At The Beginning
Glad to get away from his G. P. job, Michael visits Dick at his psychiatric practice.
- E14
14. No Ill Feeling!
Paul gets Michael a job with his uncle in general practice. But Mike still longs for the surgeon's scalpel.
- E13
13. Students At Heart
Michael continues his quest for a job in surgery. However, once again he is up against Lawrence Bingham.
- E12
12. Where There's A Will
Michael is less than delighted when one of his patients dies shortly after he treats him.
- E11
11. Saturday Matinee
Michael is left in charge of the practice when Dick skives off to see a girlfriend.
- E10
10. 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.
- E9
9. Lock, Stock And Beryl
Michael's invovement with a nurse called Beryl escalates - much to his displeasure.
- E8
8. 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.
- E7
7. Change Your Partners
Sue is left unimpressed when Dick introduces Michael to his attractive lady friend.
- E6
6. Congratulations, It's A Toad
Paul thinks he has stumbled on a winner by using toads for quick and efficient pregnancy tests.
- E5
5. Modernising Major
Paul and Michael decide the practice is behind the times and in need of revamping.
- E4
4. 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.
- E3
3. 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...
- E2
2. 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.
- E1
1. 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.
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Doctor at Large FAQ
Will there be new episodes of Doctor at Large?
Doctor at Large has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 12, 1971.
When did the latest episode of Doctor at Large come out?
The most recent episode of Doctor at Large, Season 1 Episode 29 "A Situation Full Of Promise", aired on September 12, 1971.
How many seasons of Doctor at Large are there?
Doctor at Large has 1 season with 29 episodes in total.
When did Doctor at Large first air?
Doctor at Large first aired on ITV1 on February 28, 1971.
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