Michael
Upton
played by Barry
Evans |
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Young Michael is embarking upon a medical career
so as to follow in his father's footsteps. In spite of his dedication
to work, his naïve nature leads him into various misunderstandings
and makes him susceptible to becoming involved in the antics
of the more experienced students. |
Duncan
Waring
played by Robin
Nedwell |
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Duncan is another first-time first-year who meets
and befriends Michael. The two rely on each other as they encounter
the new experiences being a student entails. Although always
a trusty ally, Duncan, unlike Michael, is not averse to being
one of the lads.
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Paul
Collier
played by George
Layton |
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Likeable Collier has been a first-year student
for several years, never quite passing his finals. This is due
to his fondness for drinking beer and chasing nurses, activities
he rates above studying medicine. |
Dick
Stuart-Clark
played by Geoffrey
Davies |
 |
Debonair Dick is another veteran of St. Swithin's
Hospital and is unconcerned with passing exams due to a relative's
pledge to give him money whilst he remains a student. Like his
friend Collier, women and alcohol form the basis of his curriculum,
along with making mischief. |
Professor
Geoffrey Loftus
played by Ernest
Clark |
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The fearsome Professor Loftus is the students'
irascible main teacher. His penchant for discipline is constantly
thwarted by the exploits of the first-years, and his sharp tongue
and fierce temper are the scourge of Stuart-Clark and Collier. |
Dave
Briddock
played by Simon
Cuff |
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Briddock is the smooth operator of the group,
always to be seen with a pretty girl on his arm, and with little
time for much else. |
| Other Characters |
The Dean
played by Ralph
Michael
The Dean of St. Swithin's is a vague and incompetent man,
much to the frustration of Loftus. His principal concern is
the state of the hospital rugby team, and all students are
regarded according to their usefulness to the squad.
Huw Evans (Series 1)
played by Martin
Shaw
Welsh, loud and always ready to cause trouble, Evans is often
the ringleader of the boys.
Danny Hooley (Series 2)
played by Jonathan
Lynn
Irish Catholic Danny Hooley is always ready for fun, although
there is a sensitive side to him as well.
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