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.
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
| 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 |
| Max Digby | Leo Thackley |
| Ron Emslie | Howard Bailey |
| Norma Streader | Paula |
| Dan Maxwell | Terry |
| Otis Graham | Motorcycle Courier |
| Philip Fowler | Grey Suit |
| Laurie Rowley | Writer |
| David Skynner | Director |
| Tony Charles | Producer |
| John Parker | Editor |
| Jo Sutherland | Production Designer |
| Dave Mackay | Composer |
Press
I left Dr Willoughby (ITV) alone on Sunday, thinking it might improve on Monday. If the first spoonful of soup is weak, do not flatter yourself that the second will taste better.
Nancy Banks-Smith, The Guardian, 16th November 1999