Doctor Finlay

Dr. Finlay returns from serving his country as a doctor in WWII, and the practice takes on a new partner, Dr. Neil. Finlay's personal life isn't turning out quite as he expected, and some questions are raised about Dr. Cameron's treatment…

A contrast between two families expecting a child, one well off and the other working class. Also, is a child's illness merely an attention-getting ploy, or is she suffering something more serious?

Parents try to protect their child, in any way they can. Also, Dr. Cameron befriends some German soldiers at a nearby POW camp.

An urgent smallpox vaccination program is underway in Tannochbrae. Also, Dr. Neil suspects that Mary Thomson's illness remains because she is not taking her medicine.

A patient of Dr. Finlay's breaks down in the surgery when he implies that her ailments are psychosomatic. Also, Dr. Cameron continues his lectures to the German prisoners of war at the local camp.

With Janet off to Glasgow with Angus Livingstone, Dr. Neil attempts to do the cooking at Arden House. Also, Dr. Finlay and Dr. Gilmore once again cross swords about the National Health Service.

Life at Arden House proves ever more chaotic with Janet's marriage casting a shadow on the future. Also, Dr. Neil begins to doubt his abilities and Dr. Finlay suspects a natural death could in fact be murder.

A 13-year-old girl who efficiently "manages" the house and her two younger sisters while their mum toils in a factory raises concerns for Doctor Finlay. Also, Dr. Neil meanwhile continues to fret about his misdiagnosis of little Robbie…

Rachel Gant has been committed to an asylum for the past 38 years. Upon her father's death, her mother sees to her release - only to discover the dark secrets that have been locked away.

The redecoration of Arden House turns out not to be nearly as lavish as Dr. Finlay had hoped.

In the middle of an emergency at a remote farmhouse, Dr. Finlay turns to a mysterious neighbour for help but is completely ignored. He tries to find out why the man was so rude - and uncovers a macabre secret.

Preparations and celebrations for Janet and Angus's wedding are underway and, eventually, Dr. Cameron gives the bride away.

There have been many changes at Arden House. The reconstruction is complete and Doctor Finlay now has a new surgery. Janet is now married and replaced by her husband's niece Rhona Swanson, but feels she needs to supervise the girl. Rhona…

Problems begin when a young woman, Millie Cairns, gets chicken pox. Dr. Cameron is sure she had it as a child and can't help but wonder if something odd is going on. While not unheard of, getting chicken pox a second time is not a common…

Newly arrived in the practice, Dr. Jennifer Napier, now using her own name, treats Annie Kirk who is suffering from a heart condition. She tries to arrange for the woman to see a specialist in Edinburgh, but the woman is reluctant to so.…

Dr. Napier starts to promote women's health issues by holding seminars and giving out information to her new patients. She particularly wants to ensure that they know about various approaches to birth control. Doctor Finlay is supportive…

Angus Livingston and Dr. Cameron have a set to over a prescription the Doctor wrote. As a result of Cameron's scribbles, Angus gave a larger dose that he wanted. Neither agree to back down on the matter and Janet finds herself stuck…

When Dr. Finlay is called to the manse by Rev. Derek Gill, he arrives to find Martha Manderston, a teenager, in obvious discomfort on his sofa. Although discreet and avoiding any comment, he clearly comes to conclusions about just what…

Dr. Napier continues to lament that most of her patients are women and children but John feels it's up to her to establish herself in the community. When she's told that her first patient of the day, Mrs. Kennedy, is a bit of a fusspot…

Dr. Finlay treats a local celebrity of sorts, the Brigadier, a much decorated soldier and highly respected member of the community. He's come down with a high fever and Finlay decides to hospitalize him where he is eventually diagnosed a…

An ex-colonial couple just back from India give Dr Napier cause for concern - who is their daughter and why is the husband against any contact with her?

Janet is shocked when she arrives at Arden House only to find a newborn baby abandoned on the doorstep. For Doctor Finlay, their options are limited to one and he wants to phone the police and the child welfare authorities. Dr. Napier…

When Dr. Finlay takes a walking holiday in the Highlands, his break turns out to be rather more passionate than he'd expected.

A young wife believes she has contracted syphilis from her husband, but he has never been unfaithful.

A deathbed confession forces Finlay to choose between duty and justice.

Dr. Finlay investigates the strange medical symptoms suffered by a group of nuns, but clashes with their obstructive mother superior.

Arden House is snowbound on the night before Hogmanay and emotions rise to the surface as the residents spend a long night together.