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Summary

Dr Charles Sweet (John Wells) becomes senior partner in a small town doctors' surgery.

His partners are Dr Andrew Putter (Paul Mari) and Dr Peter Pink (John Bett).

Dr Sweet sees patients as a necessary evil. The quicker he can sort them out and get rid of them, the better as far as he's concerned.

Other regular characters include Mrs Thorpe (Josephine Tewson), Veronica Sweet (Gay Soper) and receptionist Leonie (Susie Ann Watkins).

Cast List

  John Wells as Dr Charles Sweet
  John Bett as Dr Peter Pink
  Paul Mari as Dr Andrew Putter
  Josephine Tewson as Mrs Thorpe
  Liz Fraser as Mrs Joy (Series 2)
  Judy Gridley as Caroline Toft (Series 1)
  Yvonne Matthews as Lady Toft (Series 1)
  Gay Soper as Veronica Sweet
  Susie Ann Watkins as Leonie
  Moray Watson as Sir Nigel Toft (Series 1)

Production Details

Written by:
Phil Gould, Quentin Brown

Directed by:
David Macmahon

2 series, 14 episodes

Transmitted: 1987-88

TV Channel: Channel 4

Channel 4