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Quacks. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Hendrick (Rupert Everett), Robert (Rory Kinnear), Caroline (Lydia Leonard), William (Mathew Baynton), John (Tom Basden). Copyright: Lucky Giant
Quacks

Quacks

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2017
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom about Victorian medical pioneers, created by Rev writer James Wood. Also features Rory Kinnear, Mathew Baynton, Tom Basden, Lydia Leonard, Rupert Everett and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Rory Kinnear Robert
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Mathew Baynton William
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Tom Basden John
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Lydia Leonard Caroline
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Rupert Everett Dr. Hendrick
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 3
Ed Gaughan Peters
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 4
Geoffrey McGivern Landlord
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 4
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Victoria Alcock Annie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Roger Ashton-Griffiths Bishop of Lambeth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 1
David Bamber Dr Wyatt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 1
Timothy Bentinck (as Tim Bentinck) Dr King
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Nicholas Blane Duke of Bedford
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Bekka Bowling Becky
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Steve Brody Membership Officer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Georgia Brown Maggie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Elizabeth Counsell Lady Neilson-Toy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
 1
Jamie Demetriou Harold
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Edmund Digby-Jones Dr Edward Hopkins
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Adam Ewan Tom
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Simon Farnaby Dr Flowers
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Rebecca Gethings Mrs Roberts
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 1
Georgie Glen Mrs Pope
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Tom Godwin Mr Smiles
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Selina Griffiths Matron
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 2
Matt Harrop Condemned Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
 1
Miranda Hennessy Nicola Bell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 1
Sarah Hoare Working Girl 1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 1
Robin Hooper Mr Bradbury
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
 1
Lisa Jackson Mina
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 3
Will Jennings Medical Student
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
 1
Miles Jupp Dr George Combe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
James Laurenson Mr Agar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 1
Andy Linden Fitz
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 2
Alison Lintott Mrs Cobb
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
 1
Bruce Mackinnon Mr Neill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 1
Amy Marston Laura
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Michael Mears Robert's Staff
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
 1
Bunmi Mojekwu (as Bunmi Hojekwu) Working Girl 2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 1
Dominique Moore Rosie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
 1
Kayvan Novak Mr Kapoor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
 1
Osi Okerafor Butterworth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 2
John Ramm Mr Burton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Andrew Scott Charles Dickens
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
 1
Maggie Service Sally
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Austin Taylor Little Ollie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
 1
Milly Thomas Florence Nightingale
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
 1
Marcia Warren Mrs Agar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
 2
Ben Willbond Patrice Dupont
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 1
Logan Wong Mr Siu
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Fenella Woolgar Lady Campbell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
James Wood Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 5
Mathew Baynton Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Andy de Emmony Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Imogen Cooper Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Justin Davies Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Rachel Hillman Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
James Wood Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Ben Worsfield Co-producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Robin Peters Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 5
Billy Sneddon Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Lucy Spink Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Rachel Freck Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Richard Cooke Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Ed Rutherford Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 5
Niamh Morrison Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
Ian Arber Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 6
John Pardue Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Matthew Scrivener 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 5
Mark Taylor 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
 1
Shane Allen Commissioner
Kim Shillinglaw Commissioner
Chris Sussman Commissioner

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