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6.9/10 Original language(s) English Running time 25 minutes Final episode date 3 July 1970 | 7.9/10 IMDb Country of origin United Kingdom No. of episodes 26 First episode date 12 July 1969 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Starring Barry EvansRobin NedwellGeoffrey DaviesGeorge LaytonErnest Clark Cast |
Doctor in the house ep 1 why do you want to be a doctor
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.
Contents
- Doctor in the house ep 1 why do you want to be a doctor
- Doctor in the house episode 1
- Plot
- Cast
- Episodes
- References

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).

Doctor in the house episode 1
Plot
The plot revolved around the trials of medical students at St Swithin's hospital in London.
Cast


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

- Why Do You Want to be a Doctor? — written by John Cleese and Graham Chapman
- Settling In
- It's All Go...
- Peace and Quiet
- The Students Are Revolting!
- Rallying Round...
- If in Doubt – Cut it Out!
- The War of the Mascots — written by Graham Chapman and Barry Cryer
- Getting the Bird — written by Graham Chapman and Barry Cryer
- The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino
- Keep It Clean!
- All for Love...
- Pass or Fail — written by Graham Chapman and Barry Cryer
Series 2
- It's All in the Little Blue Book
- What Seems to be the Trouble?
- Take Off Your Clothes... and Hide
- Nice Bodywork – Lovely Finish
- Look Into My Eyes
- Put Your Hand on That
- The Royal Visit
- If You Can Help Somebody...Don't!
- 'Hot Off the Presses
- A Stitch in Time
- May the Best Man...
- Doctor on the Box — Graeme Garden appeared in the episode as television presenter.
- Finals