Quacks

Series 1

In Victorian London four pioneers, friends, and rivals fighting to make a mark on the world and save lives.

Where to Watch Series 1

6 Episodes

  • The Duke's Tracheotomy
    E1
    The Duke's TracheotomyAfter a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by the royal physician.
  • The Lady's Abscess
    E2
    The Lady's AbscessCaroline bags an invitation to meet her hero, Charles Dickens.
  • The Madman's Trial
    E3
    The Madman's TrialWilliam concocts a daring plan to cure a deluded patient.
  • The Indian Mesmerist
    E4
    The Indian MesmeristCaroline arranges to meet a charismatic hypnotist for a demonstration of his powers.
  • The Bishop's Appendix
    E5
    The Bishop's AppendixThe Bishop needs his appendix removed, but he won’t agree to pain relief or surgery.
  • The Physician's Hernia
    E6
    The Physician's HerniaWill a team of rival surgeons be able to save Dr Hendrick?

Cast of Series 1

  • Rory KinnearRobert Lessing
  • Tom BasdenJohn Sutton
  • Lydia LeonardCaroline Lessing
  • Mathew BayntonWilliam Agar
  • Rupert EverettDr. Hendrick
  • Geoffrey McGivernThe Pub Landlord
  • Andy LindenFitz
  • Ed GaughanPeters
  • Osi OkeraforButterworth
  • Marcia WarrenMrs. Agar
  • Selina GriffithsMatron
  • Lisa JacksonMina
  • Imogen CooperProducer
  • Justin DaviesProducer
  • Ben WorsfieldProducer
  • Georgie FallonProducer

 

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