Dr. Willoughby. Image shows left to right: Ralph Whatman (Brian Protheroe), Donna Sinclair (Joanna Lumley), Emma Goodliffe (Isobel Middleton)
Dr. Willoughby

Dr. Willoughby

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1999
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom set behind-the-scenes on a third-rate daytime medical soap opera with a neurotic, insecure and egotistical star. Stars Joanna Lumley, Brian Protheroe, Isobel Middleton, Paula Bacon, Ian Puleston-Davies and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Paula Bacon Crystal Reynolds
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Gillian Barge Mrs Grace Ajax
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Allan Cutts Snack Bar Assistant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Fritha Goodey Moira Gatewood
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 5
Scott Hickman Andy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Ursula Holden Gill Gill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Michelle Joseph Kelly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Joanna Lumley Donna Sinclair
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Isobel Middleton Emma Goodliffe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Tanya Moodie Geraldine
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Maggie Ollerenshaw Fenella Lewis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 4
Brian Protheroe Ralph Whatman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Ian Puleston-Davies Steve Lipton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 5
Simon Wilkinson Snack Bar Assistant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Roy Barraclough Himself / 'The Funnel'
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 1
Philip Bowen Edwin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
 1
Gary Cargill Bob
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
 1
Eric Coudrill Man in Toilet
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
 1
Max Digby Leo Thackley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
 1
Ron Emslie Howard Bailey
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
 3
Philip Fowler Grey Suit
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
 1
Otis Graham Motorcycle Courier
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
 1
Tim Hudson Male Visitor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
 1
Dan Maxwell Terry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
 1
Martin McGlade Paul
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
 1
Matthew Mills Redmond
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
 1
Sam Newman Jerry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
 1
Raad Rawi Dr Ardeb Mossad
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
 1
Christopher Robbie Allerton Forsythe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
 1
George Sida Man in Corridor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
 1
Matthew Storey Press Officer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 1
Norma Streader Paula
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
 3
Michelle Witton Rosella
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
 1
Brigid Zengini Nurse Burns
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Laurie Rowley Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
David Skynner Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Tony Charles Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
John Parker Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Jo Sutherland Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Dave Mackay Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fan Mail
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Speculation
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scandal
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Awards
 6
Laurie Rowley Creator

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