Oh, Doctor Beeching!

Season 1

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A comedy in the tradition of Hi-de-hi. and You Rang, M'Lord, sharing much of the same cast. Set around a railway station in 1960's rural England, the employees of the state run railway system are the usual bunch of misfits, constantly putting their foot in it just trying to live their normal lives.

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9 Episodes

All Change
E1
All ChangeAt 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.
Talking Turkey
E2
Talking TurkeyThe 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.
The Train Now Standing
E3
The Train Now StandingNew Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.
A Moving Story
E4
A Moving StoryAs Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.
The Late Mr Buckly
E5
The Late Mr BucklyA parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.
Horse Play
E6
Horse PlayA horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.
Past Love
E7
Past LoveThe staff are up early to collect a new arrivalâ€”but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.
Job Opportunity
E8
Job OpportunityMay 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...
Sleeping Around
E9
Sleeping AroundGloria 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.