Phil Hammond
Polyoaks

Polyoaks

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2011 - 2017
  • 26 episodes (5 series)

Radio 4 sitcom about two sibling doctors who are struggling with the NHS reforms. Written by Dr Phil Hammond and David Spicer. Also features Nigel Planer, Simon Greenall, David Westhead, Polly Frame, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and more.

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Series 2, Episode 5 - The Shaky Shaky Hip

To get on in the NHS it helps to play squash. And to play squash it helps if your hip is working. Dr Hugh's isn't - and he hates going to see the doctor.

Further details

Of all the doctors at Polyoaks, Hugh is the committed political mover and shaker. To get on politically in the NHS it helps to play squash. And to play squash it helps if your hip is working. Dr Hugh's isn't - and he hates going to see the doctor.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 7th December 2012
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Thursday 21st July 2016 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Nigel Planer Dr Roy Thornton
Simon Greenall Dr Hugh Thornton
David Westhead Dr Jeremy
Phil Cornwell Mr Devlin
Jane Whittenshaw Betty Crossfield
Polly Frame Vera Duplessis
Guest cast
Lewis Macleod (as Lewis McLeod) Robert
Writing team
Phil Hammond Writer
David Spicer Writer
Production team
Frank Stirling Director
David Spicer Producer

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