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Strange Dr Love

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Hugh is asked to chair a new government commission, so Polyoaks needs a locum.

Polyoaks appoints a new locum, while Hugh chairs a government commission. NHS satire starring Nigel Planer. From November 2012.

In the NHS satire by Dr. Phil Hammond and David Spicer, a general practice somewhere in Bristol is faced with challenges and opportunities in equal measure as they adjust to another 'biggest shake-up of the NHS in a lifetime'. 

This week, Hugh is asked to chair a new government commission, so Polyoaks needs a locum. Practice Manager Betty, ever economic, appoints the cut-price option.

Everyone is relieved that curmudgeonly Hugh is out of the way, but Roy is suspicious of the interloper and Hugh's big political opportunity is not turning out quite the way he hoped.


Dr. Roy Thornton.....................Nigel Planer
Dr. Hugh Thornton..................Simon Greenall
TV's Dr. Jeremy........................David Westhead
Betty Crossfield.......................Jane Whittenshaw
Nurse Vera Duplessis..............Polly Frame
Mr. Devlin..................................Phil Cornwell
Dr. Derek Love..........................Darren Benedict
Mr. Oberman and Mr. Raisey......David Holt

Polyoaks is written by Dr. Phil Hammond and David Spicer
Directed by Frank Stirling 
Produced by David Spicer
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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Satire on the NHS, following the constantly mutating world of general practice

Satire on the NHS by Dr Phil Hammond and David Spicer, following the constantly mutating world of general practice

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