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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 4 - Speculation

Donna checks into a private clinic for a small cosmetic procedure, excusing her absence to colleagues as a trip to Scotland to nurse a relative. Bets are quickly placed as to her real reason for disappearing.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 29th 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
Guest cast
Christopher Robbie Allerton Forsythe
Raad Rawi Dr Ardeb Mossad
Brigid Zengini Nurse Burns
Sam Newman Jerry
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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