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Quacks

Series 1

Episode 3: The Madman's Trial

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

William has a patient, Harold, with extreme monomania - he seems sane other than his fervent belief that he will be seized by spies at any moment and put on trial for being a French noble. With John, Robert and Caroline's help, William concocts a daring plan to cure Harold of his delusion by staging the trial and 'acquitting' him.

Meanwhile, Caroline is determined to advance her medical knowledge, even if it means sneaking into a male-only lecture, and John's debts leave him in desperate need to make money - by fair means or quackery. Robert looks to advance his reputation by securing the backing of a wealthy female patron, Lady Campbell. But it turns out Lady Campbell is interested in more than just the contents of Robert's kit bag, and his 'special relationship' with Campbell is threatened when Caroline catches Robert in a compromising situation. Show less

Contributors

Butterworth:
Osi Okerafor
Caroline:
Lydia Leonard
Membership Officer:
Steve Brody
Mr Burton:
John Ramm
Mr Sui:
Logan Wong
Dr Flowers:
Simon Farnaby
Peters:
Ed Gaughan
George Combe:
Miles Jupp
Lady Campbell:
Fenella Woolgar
Dr Edward Hopkins:
Edmund Digby-Jones
Producer:
Imogen Cooper
Executive Producer:
James Wood
Stunt coordinator:
Andy Bennett
Composer:
Ian Arber
Executive Producer:
Justin Davies
Production Company:
Lucky Giant
Stunts:
Kye Mckee

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