About this season
Following his service in World War II, Doctor Finlay returns to the practice at Arden House. This is at a time when the National Health Service is about to be instituted.
Episodes (6)
1. The Return
Aired 9 May 1993 • 50 min
Dr. Finlay returns from serving his country as a doctor in WWII, and the practice takes on a new partner, Dr. Neil. Finlay's personal life isn't turning out quite as he expected, and some questions are raised about Dr. Cameron's treatment of a patient.
2. Working Together
Aired 16 June 1993 • 50 min
A contrast between two families expecting a child, one well off and the other working class. Also, is a child's illness merely an attention-getting ploy, or is she suffering something more serious?
3. Winning the Peace
Aired 23 May 1993 • 50 min
Parents try to protect their child, in any way they can. Also, Dr. Cameron befriends some German soldiers at a nearby POW camp.
4. A Bitter Pill
Aired 30 May 1993 • 50 min
An urgent smallpox vaccination program is underway in Tannochbrae. Also, Dr. Neil suspects that Mary Thomson's illness remains because she is not taking her medicine.
5. Forbidden Fruit
Aired 5 June 1993 • 50 min
A patient of Dr. Finlay's breaks down in the surgery when he implies that her ailments are psychosomatic. Also, Dr. Cameron continues his lectures to the German prisoners of war at the local camp.
6. The Good Doctor
Aired 13 June 1993 • 50 min
With Janet off to Glasgow with Angus Livingstone, Dr. Neil attempts to do the cooking at Arden House. Also, Dr. Finlay and Dr. Gilmore once again cross swords about the National Health Service.