Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married women.
Episode 1Otto Powell is summoned to the hospital's theatre where Richard Truscott, is about to make a rather serious mistake. Otto and his ever-faithful anaesthetist Charlie Enderbury have been called out for a private operation.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Richard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but she is uncomfortable about being pursued by a married man.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
Episode 6
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Episode 6After meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confesses what has been going on and they hatch a plan.
Cast of Season 1
Jack DavenportOtto Powell
Zoe BoyleJean Truscott
Oliver ChrisRichard Truscott
Shaun DingwallCharlie Enderbury
Natasha LittleElizabeth Powell
Joanna PageLily Enderbury
Catherine SteadmanAngela Wilson
Iain GlenRonald Mulligan
Rudi GoodmanThomas Powell
Cheryl CampbellMrs. Truscott
Diane FletcherMatron Vosper
Ronny JhuttiOmprakash Mehta
Finbar LynchMonty Meecher
Melanie KilburnMrs. Johnstone
Sarah ParishMargaret Dalton
Jolyon SymondsProducer
Season 1 Ratings & Reviews
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