Episodes 8

1 A Day In The Life Of

September 2, 1981

30m

When a TV crew arrives to make a programme about the hospital, the patients fight for stardom.

2 The Right Honourable Gentleman

September 9, 1981

30m

An MP concerned with the spiralling costs of the NHS is admitted for treatment, but refuses to sign a petition to save the hospital.

3 Adam's Rib

September 16, 1981

30m

The new young female doctor on the ward gets a mixed reception...

4 Postman's Knock

September 23, 1981

30m

Agony Aunt Clare Butterfield receives a letter from Worried of Ward 3, but her reply only confuses things...

5 Accident

September 30, 1981

30m

Norman has to decide whether to testify against Dr. Thorpe about an accident he witnessed.

6 Dear Diary

October 7, 1981

30m

When Norman keeps a diary about life on the ward, everyone is anxious to get their hands on it.

7 These You Have Loved

October 14, 1981

30m

Fed up with hospital radio, the patients try to do better themselves.

8 Away for Christmas

December 24, 1981

30m

A new patient arrives as the ward is decorated for Christmas.

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