Doctor Finlay: The Complete Collection

"Based on the characters created by Scots author A.J. Cronin, Doctor Finlay updates the popular series of the 1960s Doctor Finlay s Casebook. Set in the 1940s, the series chronicles life in the town of Tannochbrae as people come to terms with post-war problems and Doctor Finlay prepares to cope with upheaval in his personal and professional life. Starring David Rintoul, Annette Crosbie, Jason Flemyng and Ian Bannen.Produced by STV Productions for ITV1 Series 1 Episode 1 The Return It s 1946 and the dawn of a post-war period of hope and expectation. However, the reality of John Finlay s homecoming is harshly different. The medical practice is run-down, the small town politics continue and his fiancée is curiously absent. Series 1 - Episode 2 Working Together Although Dr Cameron is free to retire there s an atmosphere of tension about his departure from Arden House. Working as a GP again Dr Finlay finds that health care for the poor hasn t improved leading in one case to tragic consequences. Series 1 - Episode 3 Winning the Peace What exactly is Sergeant Forbes vendetta against the Hendersons at Dawes Farm? The consequences draw Dr Finlay and Dr Cameron into a bitter conflict and more than they bargained for. Series 1 - Episode 4 A Bitter Pill When Dr Neil visits Mary Thomson on a housecall he becomes concerned as to why previous medical tests have failed to reveal her apparent illness. He mistakenly becomes more interested in the treatment not aware that the patient s homelife might be at the root of the problem. Meanwhile a smallpox scare causes an emergency vaccination programme to be hastily arranged. Series 1 - Episode 5 Forbidden Fruit Dr Cameron s work at the German POW camp brings him into political conflict with one of the prisoners. Janet becomes concerned for Dr Finlay s career at his apparent fondness toward Anne Stewart. Not only is she married but a patient of the practice. Series 1 - Episode 6 The Good Doctor Much to Dr Neil s surprise a famous singing star turns up unexpectedly at the Arden House surgery for a repeat prescription. But why? A mystery unfolds as to the exact nature of her illness. Dr Finlay is still hurt following the end of his affair and is on the brink of considering a new life elsewhere. Series 2 Episode 1 - A Delicate Balance Life at Tannochbrae faces a period of confusion as Janet completes her wedding plans and Dr Finlay investigates a suspicious death. Series 2 Episode 2 - Childsplay A teenage girl looking after her two sisters causes concern for Dr Finlay, and Dr Neil becomes emotionally involved in the case of a dying TB patient. Rural medical drama. Series 2 Episode 3 - Stolen Lives After Alex Grant s death, it emerges his daughter Rachel has been incarcerated in an asylum for 30 years for having an illegitimate child. Janet is determined to secure her release, but Dr Cameron doubts the wisdom of her efforts. Series 2 Episode 4 Burning Bridges The renovation of Arden House gets under way, but Dr Finlay begins to wonder if it was such a good idea when Dr Neil becomes increasingly vexed. Meanwhile, Janet grapples with her own problems and Dr Cameron s night-time call-out is tinged with tragedy Series 2 - Episode 5 - Secrecy The medic resolves to track down a mysterious man who callously ignored his request to call for an ambulance - and Finlay s obsession soon leads him into a macabre world. Series 2 - Episode 6 - In Arcadia Dr Cameron feels increasingly isolated as the day of Janet and Angus s wedding approaches and Dr Finlay is drawn toward the new National Health Service. Series 3 Episodes 1 Old Flames McKenna becomes obsessed with the wife of a wounded war veteran he is treating, while Finlay and Cameron are intrigued by a film star staying in a local hotel. Series 3 - Episo