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A Very Peculiar Practice(TV show/series, 1986-1988)

50min per episode | Genres: Drama, Comedy

Scripted Reality in 2 seasons with 14 episodes

A Very Peculiar PracticeRating: 3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
A Very Peculiar Practice is a surreal black-comedy drama set in the health centre of a British university, produced by the BBC, which ran for two series in 1986 and 1988. The two series were followed by a 90-minute made-for-television film, A Very Polish Practice (1992), following some of the characters to a new setting in Poland. It was written by Andrew Davies and was inspired by his experiences as a lecturer at the University of Warwick, and it has been interpreted as a commentary on contemporary trends in education. It was one of only two original television series that he wrote. In 2010, The Guardian ranked the serial at number 5 in their list of "The Top 50 TV Dramas of All Time". ()
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About A Very Peculiar Practice

A young and idealistic Doctor Stephen Daker arrives at Lowlands University to work at the Health Centre, but has to cope with an eccentric set of colleagues.

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A Very Peculiar Practice Seasons and Episodes

03/02/1988Season 2 - 7 episodes
#1 | 03/02/1988The New Frontier
Dr Stephen Daker returns to his position as chief of the Lowlands University medical practice to find an American installed as vice chancellor and to face charges of unprofessional conduct from a volatile Polish professor.
#2 | 03/09/1988Art and Illusion
The head of the art history department tries to save his job with an endowment of fake paintings while Steven struggles with the contradictory behavior of Grete.
#3 | 03/16/1988May the Force Be With You
Bob's dream of success and recognition is in danger after a night full of crime and mayhem. Untouched by these events Stephen and Rose spend the best time of their lives.
#4 | 03/23/1988Bad Vibrations
Jack Daniel has a new vision for Lowlands, visions that start to concern Stephen more and more, especially since it causes trouble with the students.
#5 | 03/30/1988Values of the Family
Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.
#6 | 04/06/1988The Big Squeeze
Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.
#7 | 04/13/1988Death of a University
Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.
05/21/1986Season 1 - 7 episodes
09/06/1992Specials - 2 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 05/21/1986
Last episode released on: 04/13/1988
Creator: Andrew Davies

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:9379, Added: 05/12/2018, Last updated: 03/12/2024