Quacks. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Hendrick (Rupert Everett), Robert (Rory Kinnear), Caroline (Lydia Leonard), William (Mathew Baynton), John (Tom Basden). Copyright: Lucky Giant
Quacks
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2017
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom about Victorian medical pioneers, created by Rev writer James Wood. Also features Rory Kinnear, Mathew Baynton, Tom Basden, Lydia Leonard, Rupert Everett and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
Quacks. Dr. Hendrick (Rupert Everett). Copyright: Lucky Giant
When William's childhood friend Mina puts pressure on William to marry her, he has a difficult moral decision to make. Robert's rival, the suave French surgeon Patrice DuPont is due to perform surgery on Dr Hendrick himself. Patrice makes John a tempting offer to join him.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 19th September 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 23rd August 2018 | 10:00pm | BBC2 |
| Wednesday 5th September 2018 | 11:15pm | BBC2 Wales |
Cast & crew
| Rory Kinnear | Robert |
| Mathew Baynton | William |
| Tom Basden | John |
| Lydia Leonard | Caroline |
| Rupert Everett | Dr. Hendrick |
| Ed Gaughan | Peters |
| Lisa Jackson | Mina |
| Ben Willbond | Patrice Dupont |
| Bruce Mackinnon | Mr Neill |
| James Wood | Writer |
| Andy de Emmony | Director |
| Imogen Cooper | Producer |
| Justin Davies | Executive Producer |
| James Wood | Executive Producer |
| Rachel Hillman | Executive Producer |
| Ben Worsfield | Co-producer |
| Robin Peters | Editor |
| Lucy Spink | Production Designer |
| Rachel Freck | Casting Director |
| Richard Cooke | Costume Designer |
| Ed Rutherford | Director of Photography |
| Niamh Morrison | Make-up Designer |
| Ian Arber | Composer |
| Matthew Scrivener | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
A daring nose operation
Robert and William go to watch famous French surgeon Patrice Dupont perform surgery.
Featuring: Rory Kinnear (Robert), Mathew Baynton (William), Ed Gaughan (Peters), Ben Willbond (Patrice Dupont) & Bruce Mackinnon (Mr Neill).