TV Series · 1989
Surgical Spirit
30 min · Comedy · Ended
Composite
5.3
IMDb
7.0 / 10
204 votes
TMDB
7.8 / 10
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Synopsis
Surgical spirit is a British situation-comedy television series starring Nichola McAuliffe and Duncan Preston that was broadcast from 14 April 1989 through to 7 July 1995. It was written by Annie Bruce, Raymond Dixon, Graeme Garden, Peter Learmouth, Paul McKenzie and Annie Wood. It was made for the ITV network by Humphrey Barclay Productions for Granada Television.
Cast
Crew
Production
- Humphrey Barclay Producer
Seasons & episodes
Season 1 (6 ep)
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1. The Lecture
Apr 14, 1989 · 30 min
Sheila's famous knack for putting peoples backs up makes asking favours a rather tricky operation.
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2. The Locum
Apr 21, 1989 · 30 min
Sheila has to work with a new anaesthetist.
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3. Joyce's Ulcer
Apr 28, 1989 · 30 min
Joyce needs an operation but doesn't want to be on the ward.
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4. The Country, Right or Wrong
May 5, 1989 · 30 min
Sheila asks David if she can accompany him on a fishing trip.
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5. Fame
May 12, 1989 · 30 min
Dr. Wynne's photo appears in the paper.
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6. Sammy Eldridge
May 19, 1989 · 30 min
Season 2 (7 ep)
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1. Cold Cuts
Apr 27, 1990 · 30 min
Cost-cutting measures result in the hospital's heating system being turned down - but Sheila's temperature is sent soaring by the discovery that one of her favourite workers has been given the sack.
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2. The Copeland Affair
May 4, 1990 · 30 min
Sheila clashes with Dr Haslam, whose slow working methods are having a knock-on effect, causing her cases to start backing up.
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3. Educating Daniel
May 11, 1990 · 30 min
Daniel is thrown out of boarding school for showing too much interest in the opposite sex, so Sheila enlists Jonathan to give him a man-to-man talk, hoping a little homespun wisdom will help improve his behaviour.
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4. Doubting Thomas
May 18, 1990 · 30 min
A Registrar makes a mistake during an operation putting up the question of what the consultants duties?
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5. The Phone Call
May 25, 1990 · 30 min
Sheila is expecting an urgent phone call from her soon-to-be ex-husband Remo - and woe betide anyone who uses the phone in the meantime.
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6. The Garden Party
Jun 1, 1990 · 30 min
Sheila is invited to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace. But the main question is, who shall accompany her?
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7. Something In The Air
Jun 8, 1990 · 30 min
Jonathan is branded a male chauvinist when he expresses the opinion that Dr Field's bride-to-be should be a housewife.
Season 3 (7 ep)
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1. The Holiday Job
Jan 4, 1991 · 30 min
Sheila's son Daniel lands a holiday job at the hospital.
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2. Only A Roach
Jan 11, 1991 · 30 min
Sister Patching spots a cockroach in Sheila's operating theatre.
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3. Making News
Jan 18, 1991 · 30 min
Sheila makes a splash in the news when she sounds off on a television programme about doctors who smoke and drink.
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4. The Folks On The Hill
Jan 25, 1991 · 30 min
Giles Peake suggests a fun run to raise money for the children's ward.
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5. Close To The Edge
Feb 1, 1991 · 30 min
When Jonathon goes to the dentist, Sheila has to work with Quentin Pierce, whom she considers to be mad.
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6. The Earth Trembles
Feb 8, 1991 · 30 min
Sheila and Joyce see Haslam in the wine bar with a mysterious and gorgeous woman.
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7. The Rover's Return
Feb 15, 1991 · 30 min
Sheila gets a visit from her erring husband Remo, plunging her hormones into battle with her principles.
Season 4 (6 ep)
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1. The Mating Game
Feb 14, 1992 · 30 min
Sheila is in high spirits now that her divorce is through. Jonathan, wondering if life is passing him by, decides to make a move in her direction.
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2. Joyce's Little Turn
Feb 21, 1992 · 30 min
Alarm bells start ringing among the staff at Gillies Hospital when Jonathan threatens to sing in the Student's Revue. And after some drugs go missing, there's a suspicion that Joyce be hiding a secret.
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3. The Son Also Rises
Feb 28, 1992 · 30 min
Sheila reacts with misgivings when her 18-year-old son announces that he plans to stay with a girl for half-term.
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4. Oh Happy Day!
Mar 6, 1992 · 30 min
Sheila and Jonathan club together to buy an anniversary present for George Rope-Wynne and his wife - but the engraver makes a terrible mistake.
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5. The Fence
Mar 13, 1992 · 30 min
After Sheila is burgled, some of her belongings turn up at the hospital.
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6. Wanderlust
Mar 20, 1992 · 30 min
Everyone tries to persuade Sheila to take up an invitation to go to Australia on a lecturing trip.
Season 5 (7 ep)
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1. Congratulations
Feb 19, 1993 · 30 min
Sheila becomes director of surgery, and she and Jonathan become an item - but which announcement will cause the greater stir?
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2. Sheila's Baby
Feb 26, 1993 · 30 min
Sheila campaigns to boost the number of women surgeons, while Joyce wonders whether Jonathan is aiming to become a father.
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3. The Right Man For The Job
Mar 5, 1993 · 30 min
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4. A Marvellous Opportunity
Mar 12, 1993 · 30 min
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5. Trial By Fury
Mar 19, 1993 · 30 min
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6. You Won't Feel A Thing
Mar 26, 1993 · 30 min
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7. Moan, Moan, Moan
Apr 2, 1993 · 30 min
Season 6 (10 ep)
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1. Yes or No
Jan 7, 1994 · 30 min
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2. The Morning After
Jan 14, 1994 · 30 min
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3. Daniel's Stunt
Jan 21, 1994 · 30 min
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4. The Deaf Sentence
Jan 28, 1994 · 30 min
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5. Midnight Bugler
Feb 4, 1994 · 30 min
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6. On The Rebound
Feb 11, 1994 · 30 min
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7. Hot Gossip
Feb 18, 1994 · 30 min
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8. Cost Cutting Exercises
Feb 25, 1994 · 30 min
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9. Reunion Night
Mar 4, 1994 · 30 min
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10. For Richer, For Poorer
Mar 11, 1994 · 30 min
Season 7 (1 ep)
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7. Administrator Of The Year
Jul 7, 1995 · 30 min
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