• Air date: 13 Nov '94 6 episodes
      Doctor Finlay is a British television series based on A. J. Cronin's stories about the fictional hero, Dr. Finlay. It is a follow-up to Dr. Finlay's Casebook, the successful BBC series. It takes place in the 1940s after John Finlay returns from war service. Early storylines include the setting up of the new National Health Service and the modernisation of the medical practise at Arden House, Tannochbrae, Scotland. The show stars David Rintoul as Dr. Finlay, Ian Bannen as his semi-retired practice partner, Dr. Cameron, and Annette Crosbie as his housekeeper, Janet. Other central characters include Finlay's assistant, Dr. Neil, played by Jason Flemyng and Finlay's new partner, Dr. Napier, played by Jessica Turner. The series is a Scottish Television production that was filmed in Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland. It aired in the U.S. on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre.
  • List of Episodes (6)
    • 1. A Delicate Balance

      13 Nov '94
      Life at Arden House proves ever more chaotic with Janet's marriage casting a shadow on the future. Dr. Neil begins to doubt his abilities and Dr. Finlay suspects a natural death could in fact be murder.
    • 2. Childsplay

      20 Nov '94
      Dr. Finlay's surgery is visited by 13 year-old Hannah Berry who brings in her two younger sisters when they appear unwell. He finds that Hannah is mature beyond her years and wonders what her family situation is about. He learns from Brenda Maitland that Hannah's mother works in a local factory and that her father works somewhere in England. He also learns that she's not going to school. Dr. Neil meanwhile continues to fret about his misdiagnosis of little Robbie Hamilton. He tries to get his
    • 3. Stolen Lives

      27 Nov '94
      Rachel Gant has been committed to an asylum for the past 38 years. Upon her father's death, her mother sees to her release - only to discover the dark secrets that have been locked away.
    • 4. Burning Bridges

      04 Dec '94
      The redecoration of Arden House turns out not to be nearly as lavish as Dr. Finlay had hoped.
    • 5. Secrecy

      11 Dec '94
      In the middle of an emergency at a remote farmhouse, Dr. Finlay turns to a mysterious neighbour for help but is completely ignored. He tries to find out why the man was so rude - and uncovers a macabre secret.
    • 6. In Arcadia

      18 Dec '94
      Preparations and celebrations for Janet and Angus's wedding are underway and, eventually, Dr. Cameron gives the bride away.