Oh, Doctor Beeching!

Season 1

1996 · 9 episodes · 4h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. All Change

   1 Jul 1996 · 30 min

   At the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.

2. 

   2. Talking Turkey

   8 Jul 1996 · 30 min

   The staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.

3. 

   3. The Train Now Standing

   15 Jul 1996 · 30 min

   New Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.

4. 

   4. A Moving Story

   22 Jul 1996 · 30 min

   As Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.

5. 

   5. The Late Mr Buckly

   29 Jul 1996 · 30 min

   A parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.

6. 

   6. Horse Play

   5 Aug 1996 · 30 min

   A horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.

7. 

   7. Past Love

   12 Aug 1996 · 30 min

   The staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.

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   8. Job Opportunity

   19 Aug 1996 · 30 min

   May is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...

9. 

   9. Sleeping Around

   27 Aug 1996 · 30 min

   Gloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.