TV series
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
1962–1971, English, on BBC One. Created by A.J. Cronin.
Dr Finlay's Casebook is a BBC television series that was broadcast from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella Country Doctor, the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 191
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S8 E16: The Burgess Ticket
Aired 3 January 1971
Seasons 8
Cast & crew
- A.J. CroninCreator
- Bill SimpsonDr Alan Finlay · 191 ep
- Andrew CruickshankDr Angus Cameron · 191 ep
- Barbara MullenJanet MacPherson · 191 ep
- Robert JamesMr. Gibson · 11 ep
- James CopelandCast · 9 ep
- Patrick TroughtonCast · 7 ep
- Tom WatsonDr Hamish Robertson · 7 ep
- Tracy ReedBarbara Pritchard · 7 ep
- Eric WoodburnDr Alexander Snoddie · 7 ep
- Fulton MackayCast · 6 ep
- Andrew RobertsonCast · 5 ep
- Effie MorrisonMistress Niven · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 August 1962
- Last aired
- 3 January 1971
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What Dr. Finlay's Casebook is based on
Dr. Finlay's Casebook is adapted from a novel.
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Dr. Finlay's Casebook has 8 seasons and 191 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
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What shows are like Dr. Finlay's Casebook?
If you liked Dr. Finlay's Casebook, try Royal Pains, Hart of Dixie, All Creatures Great & Small.
Who created Dr. Finlay's Casebook?
Dr. Finlay's Casebook was created by A.J. Cronin and stars Bill Simpson, Andrew Cruickshank, Barbara Mullen.
What is Dr. Finlay's Casebook based on?
Dr. Finlay's Casebook is adapted from a novel.