8.3/1040 votes#1 - A Very Long Way From Anywhere
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/21/1986
With a new job and a fresh start in life, Dr Stephen Daker's enthusiasm knows no bounds until he meets his new colleagues at the University Medical Practice.
Director: N/A
Writer: Andrew Davies
8.4/1033 votes#2 - We Love You, That's Why We're Here
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/28/1986
Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.
Director: N/A
Writer: Andrew Davies
9.0/1031 votes#3 - Wives of Great Men
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/4/1986
Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.
Director: N/A
Writer: Andrew Davies
8.1/1024 votes#4 - Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/10/1986
Bob tries to enlist Stephen's help in a doubtful research project which he sees as the answer to all his problems. The result, however, is far from what he expected.
Director: N/A
Writer: Andrew Davies
8.7/1027 votes#5 - Contact Tracer
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/17/1986
Stephen and his colleagues have a crisis on their hands when an epidemic hits the campus. Trying to trace the source proves as difficult as keeping the news from the Vice Chancellor.
Director: N/A
Writer: Andrew Davies
8.8/1028 votes#6 - The Hit List
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/24/1986
When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.
Director: N/A
Writer: Andrew Davies
8.2/1021 votes#7 - Catastrophe Theory
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/2/1986
A 25% cut in funding causes hysteria within the University, with the Vice Chancellor and the medical practice doing their utmost to keep their jobs.
Director: N/A
Writer: Andrew Davies
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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...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:BBC Two
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"A Very Long Way From Anywhere" is the best rated episode of "A Very Peculiar Practice" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on 5/21/1986. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "We Love You, That's Why We're Here".