QuacksSeries 1

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

Where to Watch Quacks • Series 1

6 Episodes

  • The Duke's Tracheotomy
    A1
    The Duke's TracheotomyAfter a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by the royal physician.
  • The Lady's Abscess
    A2
    The Lady's AbscessCaroline bags an invitation to meet her hero, Charles Dickens.
  • The Madman's Trial
    A3
    The Madman's TrialWilliam concocts a daring plan to cure a deluded patient.
  • The Indian Mesmerist
    A4
    The Indian MesmeristCaroline arranges to meet a charismatic hypnotist for a demonstration of his powers.
  • The Bishop's Appendix
    A5
    The Bishop's AppendixThe Bishop needs his appendix removed, but he won’t agree to pain relief or surgery.
  • The Physician's Hernia
    A6
    The Physician's HerniaWill a team of rival surgeons be able to save Dr Hendrick?
  • 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
  • Iain DodgeonExekutiv producent
  • Rachel HillmanExekutiv producent
  • Imogen CooperProducent
  • Justin DaviesProducent
  • Ben WorsfieldProducent
  • Georgie FallonProducent
  • Richard CookeCostume Design
  • Ian ArberMusik

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