Doctor Finlay 

Following his service in World War II, Dr. Finlay returns to the practice at Arden House, at a time when the National Health Service is about to be instituted.

Stars:

David Rintoul, Annette Crosbie, Ian Bannen

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Rintoul	...	Dr. John Finlay 27 episodes, 1993-1996
Annette Crosbie	...	Janet MacPherson 27 episodes, 1993-1996
Ian Bannen	...	Dr. Alexander Cameron 27 episodes, 1993-1996
Gordon Reid	...	Angus Livingstone / ... 25 episodes, 1993-1996
Margo Gunn	...	Brenda Maitland 17 episodes, 1993-1996
Jessica Turner	...	Dr. Jennifer Napier / ... 15 episodes, 1995-1996
Jackie Morrison	...	Rhona Swanson / ... 13 episodes, 1994-1996
Jason Flemyng	...	Dr. David Neil 12 episodes, 1993-1994

Storyline

Following his service in World War II, Dr. Finlay returns to the practice at Arden House, at a time when the National Health Service is about to be instituted.

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Plot Keywords:

20th century | character name as series title | surname in series title | two word title | doctor | 

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Taglines:

AJ Cronin's famous characters are lovingly recreated in the popular Scotish period drama.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Soundtrack Album released on Total Records label. Distributed by Total Record Company via BMG (Uk) Ltd. TOT CD 2. Barcode: 5018524049424. 19 tracks including sections of Richard Harvey's score, plus opening and closing themes and traditional/classical music i.e. 'Fingal's Cave', arranged by Harry Gregson-Williams. Music recorded at CTS Studios, Wembley, London (now demolished) and Snake Ranch Studios, London. Music published by Altissimo/EMI Music Publishing (Richard Harvey material), Fireworks Music Ltd (Harry Gregson-Williams track).

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Connections

Follows Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)

User Reviews

A cut above

This is a series about a medical practice in a Scottish town immediately after the Second World War. It is based on A.J. Cronin's characters, Dr John Finlay and Dr Alexander Cameron, and is the second television series based on the Cronin characters: the first, a good one, was made by the BBC in the 1960s. All the ingredients are there for something fairly predictable: quirky minor characters fluttering around the bright lights of the good doctors respectfully played by actors not keen to grate against an audience's well set expectations. Fortunately, this is not what the writers, producers, and performers of this excellent series are content with doing. In a number of ways this is an unusual series. First, it almost completely eschews melodrama, opting instead for a far less 'finished' or convenient approach to story-telling. Secondly, the main characters are, all of them, a sometimes exasperating, but therefore more believable, mixture of foolishness and insight, decency and bloody-mindedness. The stories are written by various writers, and there is only the slightest attempt to knit the episodes together – it is not a serial – which makes for the third unusual quality. But the performances and character development achieved within this format are first class. The art direction is exceptionally good, and the attention paid to details of verisimilitude and continuity of action would put many a better known television series to shame. There are perhaps two or three episodes that do not come off or drift through less substantial subject matter, but the other 24 or so reach a high standard indeed. Enjoyable, engaging, substantial drama.

Details

Official Sites:

PBS - Masterpiece Theatre - Dr. Finlay Part I [United States] PBS - Masterpiece Theatre - Dr. Finlay Part II [United States]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 May 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dr Finlay

Filming Locations:

Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Scottish Television Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (27 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1