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Dr. Finlay's Casebook

  • TV Series
  • 1962–19711962–1971
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
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Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
Drama

Dr. Finlay is a member of a medical practice in the Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.Dr. Finlay is a member of a medical practice in the Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.Dr. Finlay is a member of a medical practice in the Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.

IMDb RATING
8.0/10
116
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  • Creator
    • A.J. Cronin
  • Stars
    • Bill Simpson
    • Andrew Cruickshank
    • Barbara Mullen
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  • Creator
    • A.J. Cronin
  • Stars
    • Bill Simpson
    • Andrew Cruickshank
    • Barbara Mullen
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    • 6User reviews
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    • Awards
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    Bill Simpson
    • Dr. Finlayas Dr. Finlay…
    191 episodes191 eps • 1962–1971
    Andrew Cruickshank
    Andrew Cruickshank
    • Dr. Cameronas Dr. Cameron…
    191 episodes191 eps • 1962–1971
    Barbara Mullen
    Barbara Mullen
    • Janet MacPhersonas Janet MacPherson
    191 episodes191 eps • 1962–1971
    Eric Woodburn
    • Dr. Snoddieas Dr. Snoddie
    54 episodes54 eps • 1962–1970
    Effie Morrison
    • Mistress Nivenas Mistress Niven
    38 episodes38 eps • 1962–1971
    Neil Wilson
    Neil Wilson
    • Sgt. Gilbeyas Sgt. Gilbey…
    30 episodes30 eps • 1963–1970
    David Macmillan
    • PC Dickieas PC Dickie…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1962–1967
    Molly Urquhart
    • Matronas Matron…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1963–1970
    Robert James
    Robert James
    • Mr. Gibsonas Mr. Gibson…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1962–1969
    Delia Paton
    • Sisteras Sister…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1963–1967
    Bryden Murdoch
    • Galbraithas Galbraith…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1963–1970
    Marigold Sharman
    • Mrs. Raeas Mrs. Rae
    10 episodes10 eps • 1967–1970
    James Copeland
    • 'Hooky' Buchananas 'Hooky' Buchanan…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1962–1970
    Helena Gloag
    • Mrs. Ballantyneas Mrs. Ballantyne…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1963–1969
    Calum Mill
    • Andrew McGregoras Andrew McGregor…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1963–1970
    Geraldine Newman
    Geraldine Newman
    • Mary Davidsonas Mary Davidson…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1962–1966
    Patrick Troughton
    Patrick Troughton
    • Mr. Milleras Mr. Miller…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1962–1970
    Agnes Lauchlan
    • Dr. Couttsas Dr. Coutts…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1962–1969
    • Creator
      • A.J. Cronin
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    • Trivia
      The show is particularly poorly-preserved in the archives: although the first season survives intact, there are very large gaps in the known holdings. Of the 191 editions, it is thought that only 56 are still known to exist; of these some installments no longer survive in their original format (e.g. there are only monochrome film prints of two color videotaped stories). Only seven of the later episodes exist in color.
    • Connections
      Featured in Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland: Characters (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      A Little Suite
      (series theme tune)

      Composed by Trevor Duncan

      Performed by The New Concert Orchestra

      Conducted by Nat Nyll

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    No exploding cars or convoluted romances thank goodness!
    I've lost the DVD of Series 1 and 2! I'm so upset! How I love this series. I'm not a Scotsman but an Australian, but I remember this show, watched when I was just a young whipper-snapper. And even then I could appreciate it's sheer quality. I'm a shift worker so I need to be relaxed when I go to bed for a very early start at 3AM, so I drag out a 'Dr. Finlay' and my blood pressure drops immediately. And the show itself? ... No exploding cars or convoluted romances, just civilising entertainment. OK, the production is dated, but who cares! The sheer quality of acting and story lines is what makes this old classic serial so engaging. Better still, there are heaps and heaps of episodes, all unconnected and independent. We watch one episode every second night just to counteract the mindless modern nonsense served up nightly on TV, or even on streaming services. You know, exploding cars, weirdly dead bodies, absurd story lines and banal scripts. Oh yes, lot's of guns avoided. In fact, hardly no guns at all! ... Relax and enjoy. ... Be human again. Executive summary? Zero exploding cars! Just decent, civilising entertainment. Enjoy! PS. Andrew Cruikshank was also the doctor in 'The Cruel Sea'.
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    • Release date
      • August 16, 1962 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Doktor Finlay
    • Filming locations
      • Auchengower House - later Arden House, Bracklinn Road, Callander, Stirling, Scotland, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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