Doctor at Large
Doctor at Large
Following his student misadventures in "Doctor in the House," Michael Upton moves through a variety of jobs in general practice before returning to St. Swithin's Hospital as a junior registrar.
Now Dr. Upton...
A newly qualified Michael applies for a top job at All Saint's Hospital but finds the interviewing panel more interested in his rugby skills.
You've Really Landed Me in it This Time
Paul Collier is in practice with elderly Dr. Neilson and asks Michael to cover his night surgery so he can go on a date.
You Make Me Feel So Young
Michael and Paul go to work with Dr. Maxwell. Unfortunately, many of the patients refuse to be seen by Michael as they consider him too young to be a proper doctor.
Doctor Dish
Sue is not happy when her father gets Michael to give a sex education talk at a local girls' school, resulting in him being a sex fantasy object, attracting the girls' attentions.
Modernising Major
Dick Stuart-Clark arrives and convinces Michael that the surgery is old-fashioned and needs modernizing. He provides an E.C.G. machine that explodes when used on Mrs. Baxter.
Congratulations, It's a Toad!
Paul has an idea for a pregnancy advisory service, using toads in his demonstration. Unfortunately, the samples he brings to the surgery are frogs and not toads...and soon they are everywhere.
Change Your Partners
Dick Stuart-Clarke is dating Dr. Caroline Cooke, but when he is called away on duty Michael steps in as her escort for a date. This annoys Sue, who subsequently ditches Michael for Dick.
Trains & Notes & Veins
Michael is on a train going home to stay with his parents. He gets chatting to fellow passenger Mrs. Bentinck, a wealthy, middle-aged woman who wants his professional advice over her varicose veins.
Lock, Stock & Beryl
Back at St. Swithin's, Michael and Paul are squabbling over a promotion. Michael is dating a nurse called Beryl, but when he fails to show up for their date she gets very drunk.
Upton Sells Out?
Encouraged by Dick, Michael gets a job in Harley Street with the elderly female Dr. Whiteland. In the end, the job is a sinecure that includes such duties as walking her dogs, and he feels wasted.
Where There's a Will...
Having prescribed a tonic for the elderly and seemingly well Mr. Medwin, Michael is appalled when the old gentleman dies and his greedy relatives are waiting like vultures for the will-reading.
Students at Heart
Michael is pipped at the post by Bingham, whose flies are undone at an interview for a consultant surgeon's job.
No Ill Feeling!
Michael is now working with Paul for Paul's uncle, hypochondriac Dr. Griffin. When Michael's room is not yet ready, he stays in a hotel run by the very rude Mr. Clifford and his domineering wife.
Let's Start at the Beginning
Now that Dick is working in a psychiatric clinic, Michael seeks his help over patient Victor Bligh who twitches uncontrollably and blows raspberries.
It's All in the Mind
At a party, Michael and Paul meet Audrey Watt, who not only claims to be a white witch but seems to be curing their patients, including Dr. Griffin, with her herbal remedies.
Cynthia Darling
Overbearing Sybil Askey sweeps into the surgery, telling Michael he looks ill and needs help.
A Little Help from My Friends
Dr. Griffin is in hospital and Michael is dissatisfied by the way that Paul wants to run the surgery in his absence, using cinema advertising and Rolls Royce hire.
Devon is Lovely at This Time of Year
Michael and Nicky are planning a romantic break in Devon when Michael hears that Bingham has been sacked and there is a vacancy for a surgeon at St. Swithin's.
Operation Loftus
Dick has been running an illicit drinks operation. The professor is about to protest when he suddenly collapses and needs an operation.
Mother and Father Doing Well
Former medical student Huw Evans returns to St. Swithin's with his heavily pregnant wife Pippa, a former typist at the hospital.
A Joke's a Joke
Michael and Paul decide to boost their reputations by becoming demonstrators at anatomy classes. Dick is keen to join in too, but only for the money.
Pull the Other One!
It's time for the new intake of student nurses and the doctors are looking forward to picking their dates.
It's the Rich Wot Gets the Pleasure
Dick's uncle has died, leaving him a small fortune. On a train travelling from Scotland, where he has been at a medical conference with Michael and Bingham, he decides to celebrate.
Things That Go Mump in the Night
Michael is diagnosed with mumps and ends up in Bingham's ward next to the boring Mr. Gilbert, who fancies himself an amateur doctor and is visited by his even more boring brother.
Mr. Moon
In order to revise for his exams in peaceful, quiet surroundings, Michael goes to Mr. Stanley Moon's health farm, where Dick is now the resident doctor.
The Viva
Michael, Paul and Bingham are due to take their viva voce, an oral exam set by Prof. Loftus and Prof. Sinnott.
Bewigged, Bothered, & Bewildered
Michael finds himself in court for having administered penicillin to Bertram Hoyle, who ended up with an allergic reaction and is suing him for gross negligence.
A Situation Full of Promise
The lads are jealous when a handsome American doctor arrives, but there are more pressing matters at hand as Michael, Paul and Bingham are on the interviewing panel to decide the new Senior House Officer.