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A Very Peculiar Practice

8.219862 seasons15TV SeriesDramaComedy

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 of colleagues.

DirectorDavid Tucker
ProducerKen Riddington

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The New Frontier
Mar 2, 1988
E2
Art and Illusion
Mar 9, 1988
E3
May the Force Be with You
Mar 16, 1988
E4
Bad Vibrations
Mar 23, 1988
E5
Values of the Family
Mar 30, 1988
E6
The Big Squeeze
Apr 6, 1988
E7
Death of a University
Apr 13, 1988

Cast · Directed by David Tucker

PDPeter Davison
Peter Davison
Dr Stephen Daker
GCGraham Crowden
Graham Crowden
Dr Jock McCannon
BFBarbara Flynn
Barbara Flynn
Dr Rose Marie
DTDavid Troughton
David Troughton
Dr Bob Buzzard
ET
Elaine Turrell
Nun
SH
Sonia Hart
Nun
JKJoanna Kanska
Joanna Kanska
Grete Grotowska
MSMichael Shannon
Michael Shannon
Vice-Chancellor Jack Daniels

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A Very Peculiar Practice — streaming FAQ

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A Very Peculiar Practice is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Very Peculiar Practice on Netflix?

No, A Very Peculiar Practice is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is A Very Peculiar Practice on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Very Peculiar Practice isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch A Very Peculiar Practice for free?

A Very Peculiar Practice is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in A Very Peculiar Practice?

A Very Peculiar Practice has 2 seasons in total (14 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of A Very Peculiar Practice out yet?

Yes — all 14 episodes across 2 seasons of A Very Peculiar Practice are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of A Very Peculiar Practice?

No — A Very Peculiar Practice ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.