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Dr. Willoughby. Image shows left to right: Ralph Whatman (Brian Protheroe), Donna Sinclair (Joanna Lumley), Emma Goodliffe (Isobel Middleton)
Dr. Willoughby

Dr. Willoughby

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1999
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom set behind-the-scenes on a third-rate daytime medical soap opera with a neurotic, insecure and egotistical star. Stars Joanna Lumley, Brian Protheroe, Isobel Middleton, Paula Bacon, Ian Puleston-Davies and more.

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Young Pretender

Emma is casting for a new role, and Donna's insistent upon a particular, muscular, young actor. The fact that he's patently rubbish doesn't seem to matter. Meanwhile, Ralph's convinced he's about to be fired.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th November 1999
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Joanna Lumley Donna Sinclair
Brian Protheroe Ralph Whatman
Isobel Middleton Emma Goodliffe
Paula Bacon Crystal Reynolds
Ian Puleston-Davies Steve Lipton
Gillian Barge Mrs Grace Ajax
Tanya Moodie Geraldine
Ursula Holden Gill Gill
Scott Hickman Andy
Michelle Joseph Kelly
Fritha Goodey Moira Gatewood
Simon Wilkinson Snack Bar Assistant
Allan Cutts Snack Bar Assistant
Maggie Ollerenshaw Fenella Lewis
Guest cast
Max Digby Leo Thackley
Ron Emslie Howard Bailey
Norma Streader Paula
Dan Maxwell Terry
Otis Graham Motorcycle Courier
Philip Fowler Grey Suit
Writing team
Laurie Rowley Writer
Production team
David Skynner Director
Tony Charles Producer
John Parker Editor
Jo Sutherland Production Designer
Dave Mackay Composer

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