Series

Watch Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962) Online

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Synopsis

Dr Finlay's Casebook is a BBC television series that was broadcast from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella Country Doctor, the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.

Episodes

Series 1

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1. It's All in the MindNow viewing1962-08-1650mIn 1928 Glasgow, Alan Finlay studies to become a qualified doctor, and dreams of becoming a surgeon. His landlord goes missing and Finlay follows a hunch which leads him to the town of Tannochbrae and a meeting which will change his life.
2. A Taste of Dust1962-08-2350mOutbreaks of scarlet fever worry Arden House and Finlay suspects milk may be at the root of the problem.
3. The Quack1962-08-3050mWhile in Glasgow to collect a leg brace for a young patient, Finlay encounters a showman 'doctor' who later comes to Tannochbrae and treats the same patient with his 'scientific' methods, much to Finlay's chagrin.
4. Conduct Unbecoming1962-09-0650mFinlay falls in love with an older woman, local schoolmarm Miss Malcolm, at the Village Ball and begins considering marriage.
5. What Money Can't Buy1962-09-1350mCalled to treat a local landowner who is a patient of Dr Cameron, Finlay is offered shares in a South African gold mine by way of payment.
6. Cough Mixture1962-09-2050mA local miser and his wife are shocked to discover his live-in mother has passed away through the night after being treated by Finlay the previous day.
7. Carver Tam1962-09-2750mTam, a patient of Finlay's, is a local character, fond of a dram, and lives a rustic lifestyle on the outskirts of Tannochbrae. There is more to him than meets the eye though, and visitors from Glasgow may force him to confront his past.
8. What Women Will Do1962-10-0450mFinlay is called to a cave-in at the local pit. Meanwhile, back at Arden House, Dr Cameron is concerned when the insurance man takes an interest in housekeeper Janet.
9. Snap Diagnosis1962-10-1150mDr Cameron's gardener Alex Dean is behaving strangely out of character. Is he certifiable, as Dr Snoddy believes or could Finlay's more left-field diagnosis be correct?
10. The Dragon Plate1962-10-1850mHypochondriac Mrs Paton rules her house with an iron fist. However, she is oblivious to her live-in niece's health issues. Dr Cameron has high hopes to be gifted Mrs Paton's much prized Dragon Plate, by pandering to her various ailments.
11. A Spotless Reputation1962-10-2550mA boy breaks out in spots but is it chicken pox or smallpox as Finlay fears? Dr Cameron fears the worst for a young man who's been having dizzy spells. Meanwhile, Mistress Niven meddles again, and a local disaster brings out the best in the medics of Tannochbrae.
12. Behind Closed Doors1962-11-0150mFinlay's erstwhile girlfriend Mary comes to an important decision about her future. Dr Cameron calls on two elderly spinsters who haven't spoken to each other in fifteen years.

Cast

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Bill Simpson
Dr Alan Finlay
Andrew Cruickshank
Dr Angus Cameron
Barbara Mullen
Janet MacPherson

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Is Dr. Finlay's Casebook available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Dr. Finlay's Casebook have?

Dr. Finlay's Casebook has 8 seasons and 191 episodes.

When did Dr. Finlay's Casebook first air?

Dr. Finlay's Casebook first aired in 1962.

Is Dr. Finlay's Casebook still running?

Dr. Finlay's Casebook's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Dr. Finlay's Casebook?

Dr. Finlay's Casebook is classified as Comedy, Drama.