Doctor at Large is a British television comedy series based on a set of books by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of newly qualified doctors. The series follows directly from its predecessor Doctor in the House, and was produced by London Weekend Television in 1971.
Writers for the Doctor at Large episodes were Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Bernard McKenna, Geoff Rowley, Andy Baker, Jonathan Lynn and David Yallop, as well as George Layton.
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Best Episodes of Doctor at Large
Upton Sells Out
S1 Ep10
8.7
2nd May 1971
A position becomes vacant at the private practice where Dick works, and Michael - tired of his tedious casualty job - decides to apply for it, leaving Paul unimpressed.
Change Your Partners
S1 Ep7
8.7
11th Apr 1971
Sue is left unimpressed when Dick introduces Michael to his attractive lady friend.
Bewigged, Bothered And Bewildered
S1 Ep28
8.5
5th Sep 1971
Michael ends up in court after he injects a patient with some penicillin, to which he turns out to be allergic.
Doctor Dish
S1 Ep4
8.3
21st Mar 1971
Michael is asked to give a talk at the local girls' school. However, he finds it isn't just his medical knowledge that finds favour with the pupils.
The Viva
S1 Ep27
8.0
29th Aug 1971
The junior doctors are all preparing for their viva exams, but one of them in particular has particular trouble when it comes to taking his.
It's The Rich Wot Gets The Pleasure
S1 Ep24
8.0
8th Aug 1971
Dick finds out he has inherited £50,000 following the death of his Uncle James.
Pull The Other One
S1 Ep23
8.0
1st Aug 1971
Michael and Paul find they have differing attitudes to women.
A Jokes A Joke
S1 Ep22
8.0
25th Jul 1971
Paul and Mike decide to get jobs as anatomy demonstrators, whilst Dick's just in it for the money. However, none of them counted on Lawrence Bingham's competition.
Worst Episodes of Doctor at Large
Saturday Matinee
S1 Ep11
6.3
9th May 1971
Michael is left in charge of the practice when Dick skives off to see a girlfriend.
You've Really Landed Me In It This Time
S1 Ep2
7.0
7th Mar 1971
Michael is subjected to spending an evening in the company of a sex-starved secretary when he stands in for a skiving Paul.
Congratulations, It's A Toad
S1 Ep6
7.0
4th Apr 1971
Paul thinks he has stumbled on a winner by using toads for quick and efficient pregnancy tests.
Trains And Notes And Veins
S1 Ep8
7.0
18th Apr 1971
Michael invites Dick and Paul home to meet his parents. But having four doctors on the premises soon gets irksome.
Lock, Stock And Beryl
S1 Ep9
7.0
25th Apr 1971
Michael's invovement with a nurse called Beryl escalates - much to his displeasure.
Let's Start At The Beginning
S1 Ep15
7.0
6th Jun 1971
Glad to get away from his G. P. job, Michael visits Dick at his psychiatric practice.
It's All In The Mind
S1 Ep16
7.0
13th Jun 1971
Paul and Michael are pleased when their patients are healing well. But they soon discover it is not entirely due to their efforts...
A little Help From My Friends
S1 Ep18
7.0
27th Jun 1971
With Dr. Griffin admitted to hospital, Michael is left in charge of the practice. Dissatisfied with Paul's work, Mike decides to replace him.
Doctor at Large Episode Guide
Now, Dr. Upton
S1 Ep1
7.1
28th Feb 1971
A newly-qualified Michael Upton is released into the world of work. But finding the ideal job proves more difficult than it originally seemed.
You've Really Landed Me In It This Time
S1 Ep2
7.0
7th Mar 1971
Michael is subjected to spending an evening in the company of a sex-starved secretary when he stands in for a skiving Paul.
You Make Me Feel So Young
S1 Ep3
7.5
14th Mar 1971
Michael and Paul become partners in Doctor Maxwell's practice. But they find getting accepted by the patients much harder than getting accepted by Doctor Maxwell...
Doctor Dish
S1 Ep4
8.3
21st Mar 1971
Michael is asked to give a talk at the local girls' school. However, he finds it isn't just his medical knowledge that finds favour with the pupils.
Modernising Major
S1 Ep5
7.7
28th Mar 1971
Paul and Michael decide the practice is behind the times and in need of revamping.
Congratulations, It's A Toad
S1 Ep6
7.0
4th Apr 1971
Paul thinks he has stumbled on a winner by using toads for quick and efficient pregnancy tests.
Change Your Partners
S1 Ep7
8.7
11th Apr 1971
Sue is left unimpressed when Dick introduces Michael to his attractive lady friend.
Trains And Notes And Veins
S1 Ep8
7.0
18th Apr 1971
Michael invites Dick and Paul home to meet his parents. But having four doctors on the premises soon gets irksome.
Lock, Stock And Beryl
S1 Ep9
7.0
25th Apr 1971
Michael's invovement with a nurse called Beryl escalates - much to his displeasure.
Upton Sells Out
S1 Ep10
8.7
2nd May 1971
A position becomes vacant at the private practice where Dick works, and Michael - tired of his tedious casualty job - decides to apply for it, leaving Paul unimpressed.
Saturday Matinee
S1 Ep11
6.3
9th May 1971
Michael is left in charge of the practice when Dick skives off to see a girlfriend.
Where There's A Will
S1 Ep12
7.3
16th May 1971
Michael is less than delighted when one of his patients dies shortly after he treats him.
Students At Heart
S1 Ep13
8.0
23rd May 1971
Michael continues his quest for a job in surgery. However, once again he is up against Lawrence Bingham.
No Ill Feeling!
S1 Ep14
8.0
30th May 1971
Paul gets Michael a job with his uncle in general practice. But Mike still longs for the surgeon's scalpel.
Let's Start At The Beginning
S1 Ep15
7.0
6th Jun 1971
Glad to get away from his G. P. job, Michael visits Dick at his psychiatric practice.
It's All In The Mind
S1 Ep16
7.0
13th Jun 1971
Paul and Michael are pleased when their patients are healing well. But they soon discover it is not entirely due to their efforts...
Cynthia Darling
S1 Ep17
8.0
20th Jun 1971
Michael is driven to distraction by an overbearing mother's insistence that her healthy daughter is ill.
A little Help From My Friends
S1 Ep18
7.0
27th Jun 1971
With Dr. Griffin admitted to hospital, Michael is left in charge of the practice. Dissatisfied with Paul's work, Mike decides to replace him.
Devon Is Lovely at This Time of Year
S1 Ep19
7.0
4th Jul 1971
Michael is totally smitten with the new doctor, Nicky. And when the Dean offers Mike a new job, it looks as though he might make a mistake he'll live to regret.
Operation Loftus
S1 Ep20
7.0
11th Jul 1971
Michael's much-awaited return to St. Swithin's is cause for celebration. The festivities are quickly curtailed, however, when Professor Loftus also returns to the hospital.
A Jokes A Joke
S1 Ep22
8.0
25th Jul 1971
Paul and Mike decide to get jobs as anatomy demonstrators, whilst Dick's just in it for the money. However, none of them counted on Lawrence Bingham's competition.
Pull The Other One
S1 Ep23
8.0
1st Aug 1971
Michael and Paul find they have differing attitudes to women.
It's The Rich Wot Gets The Pleasure
S1 Ep24
8.0
8th Aug 1971
Dick finds out he has inherited £50,000 following the death of his Uncle James.
Things That Go Mump In The Night
S1 Ep25
7.0
15th Aug 1971
Michael is showing all the symptoms of mumps, and is immediately admitted to Lawrence Bingham's ward.
Mr Moon
S1 Ep26
7.0
22nd Aug 1971
Michael visits Dick at the health farm at which he is working, and makes a bet that he can stick to the patients' diet.
The Viva
S1 Ep27
8.0
29th Aug 1971
The junior doctors are all preparing for their viva exams, but one of them in particular has particular trouble when it comes to taking his.
Bewigged, Bothered And Bewildered
S1 Ep28
8.5
5th Sep 1971
Michael ends up in court after he injects a patient with some penicillin, to which he turns out to be allergic.
