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 6 - The Age Old Problem
Polyoaks is struggling to manage the budget for the care of elderly patients. Is a training day funded by Burgerland the answer?
Further details
None of us are getting any younger. And none of us getting any younger for longer and longer. Polyoaks' eldest patient is a sprightly 102. Something must be done to reduce the cost of caring for the elderly, while emphasising NHS clinics like Polyoaks have best practice in mind.
Will a training day sponsored by Burgerland help the staff come up with an innovative approach to looking after the crumblies - sorry, older service users?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 14th 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 |
| Phyllida Law | Mary MacLean |
| Lewis Macleod (as Lewis McLeod) | Barry from Burgerland |
| Phil Hammond | Writer |
| David Spicer | Writer |
| Frank Stirling | Director |
| David Spicer | Producer |