
A Very Peculiar Practice
1986–1992 · BBC One · 50 min · 2 seasons
S02E07 · Death of a University
Wed, 13 Apr, 9:00 pm
Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.
About
A Very Peculiar Practice is a black comedy with surreal elements. It concerned an idealistic young doctor, Stephen Daker, taking up a post as a member of a university medical centre. The centre is staffed by a group of misfits including the bisexual Rose Marie, self-absorbed Bob Buzzard, and decrepit Scot, Jock McCannon who heads the team in the first series.
Episodes
- E01
The New Frontier
Wed, 2 Mar· 50 minDr Stephen Daker returns to his position as chief of the Lowlands University medical practice to find an American installed as vice chancellor and to face charges of unprofessional conduct from a volatile Polish professor.
- E02
Art and Illusion
Wed, 9 Mar· 50 minThe head of the art history department tries to save his job with an endowment of fake paintings while Steven struggles with the contradictory behavior of Grete.
- E03
May the Force Be with You
Wed, 16 Mar· 50 minBob's dream of success and recognition is in danger after a night full of crime and mayhem. Untouched by these events Stephen and Rose spend the best time of their lives.
- E04
Bad Vibrations
Wed, 23 Mar· 50 minJack Daniel has a new vision for Lowlands, visions that start to concern Stephen more and more, especially since it causes trouble with the students.
- E05
Values of the Family
Wed, 30 Mar· 50 minJack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.
- E06
The Big Squeeze
Wed, 6 Apr· 50 minProfessor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.
- E07
Death of a University
Wed, 13 Apr· 50 minJack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.
- Special
A Very Polish Practice
Sun, 6 Sept· 94 minStephen Dakers has left the university in England and tries himself as a hard working doctor in the city of Warsaw, Poland.
Cast

Peter Davison
Dr. Stephen Daker

Graham Crowden
Jock McCannon

Barbara Flynn
Dr. Rose Marie

David Troughton
Dr. Bob Buzzard