Doctor At Large (1969)
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 1969
- 13 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom starring Richard Briers as Richard Gordon's literary creation, Simon Sparrow. Also features Geoffrey Sumner and Ray Cooney.
Doctor At Large
The complete classic 1960s comedy starring Richard Briers, the sequel to Doctor In The House, about a newly qualified young doctor and his two best friends, Taffy Evans and Tony Benskin.
When Simon Sparrow lands his first job as a ship's doctor, he soon realises life on the seas is far from plain sailing. First of all, he falls in love with the chairman's daughter, Wendy, but is distracted from his affections by the discovery that he suffers from seasickness, and is expected to perform surgery with only cutlery and a hefty dose of brandy...
Once safely on land, Simon joins a rather high-class medical practice, but finds life no simpler there. Will his accidental engagement to Wendy stand? Does his X-ray mishap spell disaster? And can he complete his surgeon's exam on the biggest day of his life?
Adapted from the 1955 novel Doctor At Large, also made into a film and ITV sitcom, this radio sitcom features guest appearances from such varied comedy actors as Miriam Margolyes, Stanley Baxter, Joan Sims and David Jason.
First released: Thursday 6th July 2023
- Distributor: BBC Digital Audio
- Minutes: 390
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