''Doctor's Daughters'' is a British

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which originally aired on

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in 1981.Walker p.31 It was written by Richard Gordon, the creator of the ''Doctor'' novel and television series set in medical institutions. In this case, three older doctors are thrown out when they are replaced in their practice by three attractive young female doctors.

Cast

Main

* Victoria Burgoyne as Dr Fay Liston * Lesley Duff as Dr. Lucy Drake *

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as Mr. Windows *

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as Liz Arkdale *

Bill Fraser William Simpson Fraser (5 June 1908 – 9 September 1987) was a Scottish actor who appeared on stage, screen and television for many years. In 1986 he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance for his stage role in the play '' ...

as Dr. Freddie Fellows-Smith *

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as Dr. 'Biggin' Hill *

Jack Watling Jack Stanley Watling (13 January 1923 – 22 May 2001) was an English actor. Life and career Watling was born 13 January 1923 in Chingford, Essex, England. The son of a travelling scrap metal dealer, Watling trained at the Italia Conti Academy ...

as Dr. Roland Carmichael

Other

Other actors who appeared in individual episodes of the series include

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, Georgina Moon,

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, Harold Goodwin and

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References

Bibliography

* Walker, Craig. ''On The Buses: The Complete Story''. Andrews UK Limited, 2011.

External links

* {{Gordon Doctor 1981 British television series debuts 1981 British television series endings 1980s British comedy television series ITV sitcoms British English-language television shows Television shows produced by Associated Television (ATV) 1980s British medical television series