Doctor In The House

Summary: 1960 BBC production of the comedy Doctor In The House by Ted Willis.
Theatre play: Doctor In The House by Ted Willis (1914-1992) [more information]
Play synopsis: For John and Tony the life of a medical student is a mixture of fun and games, with the occasional exam. But for new-comer Simon the mixture is supposed to contain much more serious study, for his uncle is the head of the medical school and he runs it with a rod of iron.
Production history: Richard Gordon’s novel was written in 1952 and there was a film version in 1954. Its premiere as a stage play isn’t known but it was staged as early as May 1959 (see http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/archive/doctorinthehouse1959.htm).
Date of transmission: Sunday 5 June 1960
Time: 8.35-10.05pm
Series: Brian Rix Presents
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Director

Wallace Douglas

Television Presentation by

Mary Evans

Playwright

Ted Willis (1914-1992)

Writer

Richard Gordon (play based on novel by Richard Gordon)

Sets / Settings

Stanley Moore

Cast

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