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Dr. Finlay's Casebook

Series Overview

Dr Finlay's Casebook is a BBC television series that was broadcast from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella Country Doctor, the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

8 Seasons • 191 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

1962 – 1971

Premiered: Thu, Aug 16, 1962

Created By
A.J. Cronin

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Jan 3, 1971

Season 8, Episode 16: “The Burgess Ticket”

Dr. Cameron tells a 63 year old patient: ""You're straining too hard, like an old horse teamed with a young one in the shafts. Why not ease off while the grass is still green?"" But easing off is far from easy. And Dr. Cameron's own sixty-fifth birthday is looming.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Dr Finlay's Casebook - Series 1 - Available nowOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-24

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

A.J. Cronin

Screenplay & Story

A.J. Cronin

Department Leadership Roster

A.J. Cronin

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Finlay's Casebook

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What is Dr. Finlay's Casebook about?

Dr Finlay's Casebook is a BBC television series that was broadcast from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella Country Doctor, the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.

How many seasons does Dr. Finlay's Casebook have?

Dr. Finlay's Casebook comprises 8 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Dr. Finlay's Casebook?

Key cast members in Dr. Finlay's Casebook include Bill Simpson, Andrew Cruickshank, Barbara Mullen.

Who created or directed Dr. Finlay's Casebook?

Dr. Finlay's Casebook was developed and directed by A.J. Cronin.