Episodes

1. The Duke's Tracheotomy

After a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by the royal physician.

2. The Lady's Abscess

Caroline bags an invitation to meet her hero, Charles Dickens.

3. The Madman's Trial

William concocts a daring plan to cure a deluded patient.

4. The Indian Mesmerist

Caroline arranges to meet a charismatic hypnotist for a demonstration of his powers.

5. The Bishop's Appendix

The Bishop needs his appendix removed, but he won’t agree to pain relief or surgery.

6. The Physician's Hernia

Will a team of rival surgeons be able to save Dr Hendrick?

Overview

A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.

Details

Cast

Rory Kinnear

Tom Basden

Lydia Leonard

Mathew Baynton

Rupert Everett

Geoffrey McGivern

Andy Linden

Ed Gaughan

Osi Okerafor

Marcia Warren