Doctor in the House (TV series)

Doctor in the House
Series logo
Directed by	David Askey, Maurice Murphy, Mark Stuart, Bill Turner
Starring	Barry Evans Robin Nedwell Geoffrey Davies George Layton Ernest Clark
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of episodes	26
Production
Running time	25 minutes
Release
Original network	ITV
Original release	12 July 1969 – 3 July 1970
Chronology
Followed by	Doctor at Large

Doctor in the House is a British television comedy series based on a set of books and a film of the same name by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of medical students. It was produced by London Weekend Television from 1969 to 1970.

Writers for the Doctor in the House episodes were Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Bernard McKenna. The series was directed by David Askey and Maurice Murphy among others and the producer was Humphrey Barclay. The external establishing shots were of Wanstead Hospital, London (now Clock Court).

Plot

The plot revolved around the trials of medical students at St Swithin's hospital in London.

Cast

• Barry Evans – Michael A. Upton
• Robin Nedwell – Duncan Waring
• Geoffrey Davies – Dick Stuart-Clark
• George Layton – Paul Collier
• Simon Cuff – Dave Briddock
• Yutte Stensgaard – Helga, Dave's girlfriend
• Martin Shaw – Huw Evans (Series 1)
• Jonathan Lynn – Daniel Hooley (series 2)
• Ernest Clark – Professor Geoffrey Loftus
• Ralph Michael – The Dean
• Joan Benham – Mrs Loftus
• Peter Bathurst – Dr Upton, Michael's father

Well-known actors David Jason (Only Fools and Horses), and James Beck (Dad's Army), both appeared in the 1970 Series 2 episode: "What Seems to be the Trouble?".

Episodes

Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie unless otherwise specified.

Series 1

1. Why Do You Want to be a Doctor? — written by John Cleese and Graham Chapman
2. Settling In
3. It's All Go...
4. Peace and Quiet
5. The Students Are Revolting!
6. Rallying Round...
7. If in Doubt – Cut it Out!
8. The War of the Mascots — written by Graham Chapman and Barry Cryer
9. Getting the Bird — written by Graham Chapman and Barry Cryer
10. The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino
11. Keep It Clean!
12. All for Love...
13. Pass or Fail — written by Graham Chapman and Barry Cryer

Series 2

1. It's All in the Little Blue Book
2. What Seems to be the Trouble?
3. Take Off Your Clothes... and Hide
4. Nice Bodywork – Lovely Finish
5. Look Into My Eyes
6. Put Your Hand on That
7. The Royal Visit
8. If You Can Help Somebody...Don't!
9. 'Hot Off the Presses
10. A Stitch in Time
11. May the Best Man...
12. Doctor on the Box — Graeme Garden appeared in the episode as television presenter.
13. Finals

External links

• Doctor in the House at British TV Comedy Guide
• Doctor in the House at the Internet Movie Database
• Doctor in the House at British Comedy Guide