TLC. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Laurence Flynn (Reece Shearsmith), Mr. Benedict Ron (Richard Griffiths), Dr. Stephen Noble (Alexander Armstrong)
TLC

TLC

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2002
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Surreal sitcom set inside a dysfunctional London NHS hospital following a neurotic, bumbling, shy junior house surgeon. Stars Reece Shearsmith, Alexander Armstrong, Richard Griffiths, Georgia Mackenzie, Llewella Gideon and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Reece Shearsmith Dr. Laurence Flynn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Alexander Armstrong Dr. Stephen Noble
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Richard Griffiths Mr. Benedict Ron
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Georgia Mackenzie Nurse Judy Conway
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Llewella Gideon Sister Charity Hope
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Erich Redman Gasman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Benedict Wong Terry Cheung
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Tim Brooke-Taylor Reverend
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Martin Trenaman The Wheelchair Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Tom Watt Sid Potter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Nicholas Amer Patient in Corridor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
 1
Will Ashcroft "Bad News" Father
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
Christopher Beck Mr. Piper
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
David Cann D.I. Crighton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
Flaminia Cinque Gasman's Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Frank Coda Mr. Clifford
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Edna Doré (as Edna Dore) Ethel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
 1
Sue Elliott-Nicholls Midwife
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
 1
Sue Elliott-Nicholls Sperm Donation Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Abi Eniola Midwife
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Julie Foulds Mrs Stanley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
 1
Richard Freeman Pathologist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
Chris Geere Medical Student
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Simon Godley 1960s Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Aileen Gonsalves Obstetrician
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Andrea Hall Cleaner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Frank Harper Frank Briggs
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
Lorraine Hilton "Bad News" Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
Laurence Howarth Junior Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Shereen Ibrahim Junior Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Godfrey Jackman Exterminator
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Gael Johnson Woman in Labour
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Racheal Joseph Audiologist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Paul Kemp Junior Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Jay Kilbey Minder
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
Pooja Kumar IVF Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Connie M'Gadzah ICU Cleaner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
 1
Charlotte McDougall Mrs Copperfield
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
David McKail Mr Holland
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
 1
Trevor Michael Georges (as Trevor Georges) 1970s Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Marsha Millar Mrs Howard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
 1
David Mitchell 1950s Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Tim Mitchell (as Timothy Mitchell) Coma Anaesthetist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Nicholas Monu Dr. Galton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Roger Morlidge Police Constable
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
Johanne Murdock Woman Giving Birth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Renee Nyland Photocopier Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
 1
John O'Mahony Father Kerrigan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Joan Oliver The Psychiatrist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
 1
Jane Partridge 1990s Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Vicki Pepperdine Chiropodist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
Paul Putner Chef
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 3
John Rapley Exterminator
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Jimmy Roussounis Coma Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Hugh Sachs Mr. Gray
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Rebecca Santos Juanita
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
David Savile The Examiner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Adrian Scarborough The Phlebotomist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Susan Scott Lady in Wheelchair
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Hilary Sesta Chiropody Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 1
San Shella Medical Student
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Peggy Shields Mrs Price
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Mia Soteriou The Linen Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
 1
Naomi Taylor Medical Student
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Simon Thomson Dad-To-Be
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Pip Torrens Mr. Copperfield
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Jean Trend Patient in Corridor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
 1
Steve Varnom Patient in Corridor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
 1
Peter Waddington Mr. Renshaw
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 1
Ann Wenn IVF Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Fintan Coyle Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
Geoff Posner Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Geoff Posner Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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David Tyler Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Jed Leventhall Associate Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Mark Wybourn Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Les Stephenson Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Rob Kitzmann Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Anna Stubley Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Diane Chenery-Wickens Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Pete Baikie Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Willie Dowling Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
 6
Martine Cooper Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
 2
Dianna Hunt Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Ron Simpson Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
 2
Lorraine Hill Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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Xanthia White Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
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Nick Rae 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Staying Awake
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Sectioned
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Clean White Coat
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Three Stars
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Wrong Leg
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Agency Nurse
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