Doctor in the House (TV series)
Doctor in the House is a British television comedy series based on a set of books and a movie of the same name by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of medical students. It was produced by London Weekend Television from 1969 to 1970.
Writers for the Doctor in the House episodes were Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Bernard McKenna.
The series was directed by David Askey and Maurice Murphy. The producer was Humphrey Barclay. The external establishing shots were of Clock Court formerly Wanstead Hospital, London.
Plot
The plot revolved around the trials of medical students at St Swithin's hospital in London.
Cast
The well-known actor Sir David Jason of Only Fools and Horses fame appeared in 1970
Episodes
Series 1
- Why Do You Want to be a Doctor? — written by John Cleese and Graham Chapman
- Settling In — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- It's All Go... — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Peace and Quiet — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- The Students Are Revolting! — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Rallying Round — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- If in Doubt - Cut it Out! — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- The War of the Mascots — written by Graham Chapman and Barry Cryer
- Getting the Bird — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Keep It Clean! — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- All for Love... — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Pass or Fail — written by Graham Chapman and Barry Cryer
Series 2
- It's All in the Little Blue Book — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- What Seems to be the Trouble? — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Take Off Your Clothes... and Hide — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Nice Bodywork - Lovely Finish — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Look Into My Eyes — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Put Your Hand on That — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- The Royal Visit — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- If You Can Help Somebody...Don't! — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- 'Hot Off the Presses — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- A Stitch in Time — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- May the Best Man... — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
- Doctor on the Box — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
Graeme Garden appeared in the episode as television presenter.
- Finals — written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
External links
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Books |
Doctor in the House (1952) · Doctor at Sea (1953) · Doctor at Large (1955) · Doctor in Clover (1960) · Doctor on Toast (1961) · Love and Sir Lancelot (1965) · Doctor on the Boil (1970) · Doctor on the Brain (1972) · Doctor in the Nude (1973) · The Sleep of Life (1975) · Doctor on the Job (1976) · Doctor in the Nest (1979) · Doctor's Daughters (1981) · Doctor on the Ball (1985) · Doctor in the Soup (1986)
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Radio |
Doctor in the House · Doctor at Large
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