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Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady

Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady. With Richard Briers. From July 1969.

Simon Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he's forced to tackle a pepped-up port loving lady.  

The misadventures of newly qualified doctor, Simon Sparrow.

Starring Richard Briers

Adapted for radio by Ray Cooney from Richard Gordon's 'Doctor at Large' published in 1955.

Simon Sparrow …. Richard Briers
Tony Benskin …. Ray Cooney
Mrs Russell …. Joan Sanderson
Dr Hockett …. Stanley Baxter
Dora …. Joan Sims 

Producer: David Hatch 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1969.

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Classic 1960s medical sitcom starring Richard Briers, sequel to Doctor in the House.

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