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.
Episode menu
- Series 2, Episode 5 - The Shaky Shaky Hip
To get on in the NHS it helps to play squash. And to play squash it helps if your hip is working. Dr Hugh's isn't - and he hates going to see the doctor.
Further details
Of all the doctors at Polyoaks, Hugh is the committed political mover and shaker. To get on politically in the NHS it helps to play squash. And to play squash it helps if your hip is working. Dr Hugh's isn't - and he hates going to see the doctor.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 7th December 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 |
| Lewis Macleod (as Lewis McLeod) | Robert |
| Phil Hammond | Writer |
| David Spicer | Writer |
| Frank Stirling | Director |
| David Spicer | Producer |