The Indian Doctor

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Comedy drama in which a 1960s Welsh mining village is forever changed by the new doctor.

Comedy drama set in a 1960s Welsh mining village which is forever changed by the arrival of the new doctor, a high-flying Delhi graduate.

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Sanjeev Bhaskar

Ayesha Dharker

Mark Heap

Indira Joshi

Mali Harries

Alun ap Brinley

Naomi Everson

Erica Eirian

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The Indian Doctor: Series 2: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 2

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Prem remains unconvinced that the real source of the smallpox outbreak has been found.

Comedy drama set in 1960s Wales. Reporters gather to hear that the outbreak is under control, but Prem is not convinced they have located the real source of the disease.

Reporters gather at the surgery to hear that the outbreak of smallpox in Trefelin is finally under control. But Prem is not convinced that they have managed to locate the real source of the disease, and so the village is still not safe. 

Reverend Todd struggles to maintain his authority, not least over his wayward daughter Verity, who he has locked away from prying eyes. When her guilt-stricken lover confides in Prem, he begins a frantic search for Verity. 

Local copper Emlyn makes the most important declaration of his life, and Megan has to make a difficult decision.

The Indian Doctor: Series 2

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Comedy drama set in 1960s Wales. Prem faces a new adversary and an outbreak of smallpox.

Comedy drama set in 1960s Wales. A year after his arrival, Prem faces a new adversary in the form of evangelist preacher Herbert Todd, and an outbreak of smallpox threatens the village.

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