British Comedy Guide
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1970
  • 26 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom following junior doctor Michael Upton, based on Richard Gordon's novel of the same name. Also features Barry Evans, Robin Nedwell, George Layton, Geoffrey Davies, Ernest Clark and more.

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Series 2, Episode 8 - If You Can Help Somebody... Don't!

Michael is concerned for an elderly lady who is being discharged from the hospital against her wishes.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 29th May 1970
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Evans Mike Upton
Robin Nedwell Duncan Waring
George Layton Paul Collier
Geoffrey Davies Dick Stuart-Clark
Ernest Clark Professor Geoffrey Loftus
Jonathan Lynn Danny Hooley
Guest cast
Alison Leggatt Mrs. Brown
Pamela Cundell Ward Sister
Barbara Angell Margery Brown
Winifred Sabine Doris
Olive Mercer Lillian
Winnie Holman 3rd Old Lady
Lucy Griffiths 4th Old Lady
Harold Bennett Jack
John Law Policeman
Writing team
Graeme Garden Writer
Bill Oddie Writer
Production team
David Askey Director
Humphrey Barclay Producer
Bryan Bagge Production Designer
Rodney Cammish Production Designer

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