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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