A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.
Episodes
The Duke's Tracheotomy
After a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by the royal physician.
The Lady's Abscess
Caroline bags an invitation to meet her hero, Charles Dickens.
The Madman's Trial
William concocts a daring plan to cure a deluded patient.
The Indian Mesmerist
Caroline arranges to meet a charismatic hypnotist for a demonstration of his powers.
The Bishop's Appendix
The Bishop needs his appendix removed, but he won’t agree to pain relief or surgery.
The Physician's Hernia
Will a team of rival surgeons be able to save Dr Hendrick?
Top Cast
Rory Kinnear
Robert Lessing
Tom Basden
John Sutton
Lydia Leonard
Caroline Lessing
Mathew Baynton
William Agar
Rupert Everett
Dr. Hendrick
Geoffrey McGivern
The Pub Landlord
Andy Linden
Fitz
Ed Gaughan
Peters
Osi Okerafor
Butterworth
Marcia Warren
Mrs. Agar
