Storyline

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.

First Aired

1971-02-28
Last Aired

1971-09-12
Creator
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

29
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ITV1

Keywords:

doctor private practice sitcom

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Season 1

1. Now, Dr. Upton

A newly-qualified Michael Upton is released into the world of work. But finding the ideal job proves m...More

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

30mins 1971-02-28

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 i...More

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

30mins 1971-03-07

3. You Make Me Feel So Young

Michael and Paul become partners in Doctor Maxwell's practice. But they find getting accepted by the p...More

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...Less

30mins 1971-03-14

4. Doctor Dish

Michael is asked to give a talk at the local girls' school. However, he finds it isn't just his medica...More

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.Less

30mins 1971-03-21

5. Modernising Major

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

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

30mins 1971-03-28

6. Congratulations, It's A Toad

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

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

30mins 1971-04-04

7. Change Your Partners

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

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

30mins 1971-04-11

8. Trains And Notes And Veins

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

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

30mins 1971-04-18

9. Lock, Stock And Beryl

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

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

30mins 1971-04-25

10. Upton Sells Out

A position becomes vacant at the private practice where Dick works, and Michael - tired of his tedious...More

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.Less

30mins 1971-05-02

11. Saturday Matinee

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

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

30mins 1971-05-09

12. Where There's A Will

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

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

30mins 1971-05-16

13. Students At Heart

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

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

30mins 1971-05-23

14. No Ill Feeling!

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

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

30mins 1971-05-30

15. Let's Start At The Beginning

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

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

30mins 1971-06-06

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 en...More

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

30mins 1971-06-13

17. Cynthia Darling

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

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

30mins 1971-06-20

18. A little Help From My Friends

With Dr. Griffin admitted to hospital, Michael is left in charge of the practice. Dissatisfied with Pa...More

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

30mins 1971-06-27

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 loo...More

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.Less

30mins 1971-07-04

20. Operation Loftus

Michael's much-awaited return to St. Swithin's is cause for celebration. The festivities are quickly c...More

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.Less

30mins 1971-07-11

21. Mother And Father Doing Well

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30mins 1971-07-18

22. A Jokes A Joke

Paul and Mike decide to get jobs as anatomy demonstrators, whilst Dick's just in it for the money. How...More

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.Less