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Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married women.
Peter Grimsdale
PBS
6
60 min
Otto Powell is summoned to the hospital's theatre where Richard Truscott, is about to make a rather serious mistake. Otto and his ever-faithful anaesthetist Charlie Enderbury have been called out for a private operation.
Oct 10, 2013
Richard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but she is uncomfortable about being pursued by a married man.
Oct 17, 2013
Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.
Oct 24, 2013
Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.
Oct 31, 2013
Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
Nov 7, 2013
After meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confesses what has been going on and they hatch a plan.
Nov 14, 2013
Otto Powell
Elizabeth Powell
Ronald Mulligan
Jean Truscott
Angela Wilson
Lily Enderbury
Richard Truscott
Charlie Enderbury
Thomas Powell
Matron Vosper
Mrs. Johnstone
Maureen Mulligan
