Doctor at Large (TV series)
| Doctor at Large | |
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| Starring |
Barry Evans Richard O'Sullivan Geoffrey Davies George Layton Ernest Clark |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 29 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | LWT |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | PAL (576i) |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | 28 February – 12 September 1971 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Doctor in the House |
| Followed by | Doctor in Charge |
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 (under the pseudonym of "Oliver Fry").
The plot revolves around newly qualified Doctor Michael Upton as he tries to make a start in his profession. He obtains a series of jobs, including working in otolaryngology and as a general practitioner, before returning to St. Swithin's Hospital (where he received his training) as a Junior Registrar. Notable events also include Upton's (and other young doctors') pursuit of women.
Airdates given here are for London Weekend Television.
Michael Upton, having qualified as a doctor, has an interview for a house officer post at All Saints Hospital, where they seem mainly interested in his prowess as a rugby wing three-quarter – apart from the cross-dressing consultant chairing the interviews. He ends up back at St Swithin’s in ENT outpatients, dealing disastrously with a nosebleed, and a man’s imaginary diseases (John Sharp).
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