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Series · 1996 – 1997 · Comedy

Oh, Doctor Beeching!

★7.4 1996 – 1997 2 Seasons Richard Spendlove TV-MA

The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 19 episodes

All Change

Episode 01

All Change

Jul 1, 1996 · 30 min

At the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.

Talking Turkey

Episode 02

Talking Turkey

Jul 8, 1996 · 30 min

The staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.

The Train Now Standing

Episode 03

The Train Now Standing

Jul 15, 1996 · 30 min

New Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.

A Moving Story

Episode 04

A Moving Story

Jul 22, 1996 · 30 min

As Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.

The Late Mr Buckly

Episode 05

The Late Mr Buckly

Jul 29, 1996 · 30 min

A parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.

Horse Play

Episode 06

Horse Play

Aug 5, 1996 · 30 min

A horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.

Past Love

Episode 07

Past Love

Aug 12, 1996 · 30 min

The staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.

Job Opportunity

Episode 08

Job Opportunity

Aug 19, 1996 · 30 min

May is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...

Sleeping Around

Episode 09

Sleeping Around

Aug 27, 1996 · 30 min

Gloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.

About the series

Oh, Doctor Beeching! poster
Audience score
★ 7.4 /10

based on 12 votes

Synopsis

The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.

Comedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Jeffrey Holland

Jeffrey Holland

Cecil Parkin

Barbara New

Barbara New

Vera Plumtree

Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis

Harry Lambert

Julia Deakin

Julia Deakin

May Skinner

Ivor Roberts

Ivor Roberts

Arnold Thomas

Su Pollard

Su Pollard

Ethel Schumann

Paul Shane

Paul Shane

Jack Skinner

Perry Benson

Ralph

Where to watch Oh, Doctor Beeching!

Oh, Doctor Beeching! is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Richard Spendlove, David Croft has 2 seasons and 19 total episodes, rated 7.4/10 by 12 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Oh, Doctor Beeching! have?

Oh, Doctor Beeching! has 2 seasons with 19 episodes in total.

Is Oh, Doctor Beeching! still on the air?

Oh, Doctor Beeching! has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Oh, Doctor Beeching!?

Oh, Doctor Beeching! airs on BBC One.

When did Oh, Doctor Beeching! first air?

Oh, Doctor Beeching! first aired on July 1, 1996.

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