Polyoaks
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - 2017
- 26 episodes (5 series)
Radio 4 sitcom about two sibling doctors who are struggling with the NHS reforms. Written by Dr Phil Hammond and David Spicer. Also features Nigel Planer, Simon Greenall, David Westhead, Polly Frame, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and more.
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Series 2, Episode 3 - Desperately Seeking Susans
Polyoaks faces rocketing drugs bills, and Betty demands an audit in the pharmacy. It seems drugs are going missing, and it looks like an inside job.
Further details
Polyoaks faces rocketing drugs bills as they try to implement 20% cuts. The Practice Manager, Betty, demands an audit in the pharmacy. Unfortunately, it appears drugs are going missing and it looks like an inside job.
Brothers Hugh and Roy and celebrity TV doctor Jeremy are all prime suspects and Betty and practice nurse Vera turn detectives.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 23rd November 2012
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Nigel Planer | Dr Roy Thornton |
| Simon Greenall | Dr Hugh Thornton |
| David Westhead | Dr Jeremy |
| Phil Cornwell | Mr Devlin |
| Jane Whittenshaw | Betty Crossfield |
| Polly Frame | Vera Duplessis |
| Claire Vousden (as Clare Vousden) | Mrs Strickland |
| David Holt | Malcolm |
| Phil Hammond | Writer |
| David Spicer | Writer |
| Frank Stirling | Director |
| David Spicer | Producer |