Series 2

01 A Time For Laughing Episode 15th September 1963 Meg McBain, the stock-breeder's wife, gives birth to a son. But who is the father? Is it McBain, or could it be the carefree Irish tinker Tim O'Shea? 02 Clean Sweep Episode 212th September 1963 The 'dirty Fergusons' live like pigs and seem happy to do so. But by doing so they offend against Alan Finlay's strict sense of sanitary propriety. On the other hand Mrs. Elgin and her aged sister live in an atmosphere of pathological cleanliness, and they become Dr. Cameron's reluctant concern. 03 The Heat Of The Moment Episode 319th September 1963 04 Cup, Hands Or Cards Episode 426th September 1963 Dr. Cameron is concerned at the sudden increase in the number of women coming to the surgery with serious diseases. Soon he begins to wonder if a newcomer to Tannochbrae could have anything to do with it. With the aid of Janet and Dr. Finlay he sets out to investigate. 05 A Time For Discretion Episode 54th October 1963 06 Alice, Where Art Thou? Episode 611th October 1963 07 Ride In a Wheelchair Episode 718th October 1963 08 A Questionable Practice Episode 825th October 1963 09 Odds On Johnny Episode 91st November 1963 10 The Face Saver Episode 108th November 1963 Young Elsie comes out in spots, and for Alan Finlay the root cause is quite clear. It must be the unsatisfactory emotional atmosphere in Elsie's family. Dr. Cameron disagrees, insisting it is something she ate. But whatever their cause these little red marks look like putting a severe strain on the partnership. 11 Room For Doubt Episode 1115th November 1963 12 Possessed Of Devils Episode 126th December 1963 13 Cry Wolf Episode 1313th December 1963 14 The Deep End Episode 1420th December 1963 To the grocers of Tannochbrae George Harris is simply a commercial traveller who sells biscuits. But to Debbie Wilson he is an unpleasant reminder of the past. When she tries to commit suicide Dr. Cameron, with the help of Janet, tries to unravel the mystery surrounding Harris. 15 The Polygraph Episode 1527th December 1963 16 A Present From Father Episode 165th January 1964 It's Hogmanay in Tannochbrae. The two doctors at Arden House are busy and have also taken over Dr. Snoddie's practice while the latter is away visiting his sister. Dr. Finlay is called in by Robert Ferguson, one of Snoddie's wealthiest patients, who has been taken ill at his family's annual New Year gathering. 17 A Test Of Intelligence Episode 1712th January 1964 18 Charlie Is My Darlin' Episode 1819th January 1964 19 My Late Dear Husband Episode 1926th January 1964 Braeside is Tannochbrae's most select residential hotel for elderly gentlefolk. The unexpected arrival of Colonel Cayley, former Indian administrator, threatens to upset the whole delicate social balance of the hotel. 20 The Whit Hunter Episode 202nd February 1964 21 The Whole Truth Episode 219th February 1964 When Denny Drummond loses his eyesight in a rock-blasting accident it appears that the local quarry company is to blame. His mother and father start legal proceedings to claim damages. Then Dr. Finlay discovers something that could alter the outcome of the case... if he tells the whole truth. 22 A Shot In The Arm Episode 2216th February 1964 Dr. Cameron is called out urgently to find his patient, Roderick McDougall, unconscious on the floor. He is baffled as to the cause. One curious aspect of the case is that McDougall seems to fall ill only on Tuesdays. Eventually Cameron thinks he has solved the puzzle, but as he proceeds with the case he finds himself in conflict not only with Dr. Snoddie, but with his partner Dr. Finlay as well. 23 A Matter Of Proof Episode 2323rd February 1964 Tannochbrae's librarian, Thomas Fordyce, has problems of a very personal nature, complicated by an assistant at the library who tipples and a wife who is a member of the Standfast Brethren. 24 A Call From Cogger Episode 241st March 1964 Urged on by Dr. Cameron, Dr. Finlay joins the golf club and meets a club member whose chronic hypochondria is matched only by his anxiety for free medical advice. 25 A Man May Drink Episode 258th March 1964 Local tenant farmer Graham Mackenzie, once considered to be an intelligent and pleasant man, has now taken to drink, to the obvious distress of his wife Nan. 26 The Big Fight Episode 2615th March 1964 Ben Hogan, out of work for a very long time, is offered a job as a sparring partner in a fairground boxing booth - much to Alan Finlay's disapproval, for the doctor has strong views about this sport. 27 Stranger In Town Episode 2722nd March 1964 28 The Yellow Streak Episode 2829th March 1964 When a baby is abandoned outside Arden House it provokes typically different reactions in the household. For Janet the poor wee mite is an unexpected guest; for Dr. Cameron it is something of a nuisance and for Dr. Finlay it is a problem demanding a solution. 29 Without The City Episode 295th April 1964 30 The Aristocrats Episode 3012th April 1964 31 The Spirit Of Dr. McGregor Episode 3126th April 1964 Dr Finlay's ideas for smartening up the décor of Arden House include the removal of a picture of Dr McGregor, the late founder of the practice, to the attic. Dr Cameron and Janet are uneasy, but Dr Finlay sneers at suggestions that the old doctor can influence the present from beyond the grave. 32 Mortal Sin Episode 323rd May 1964 33 The Hallelujah Stakes Episode 3310th May 1964 As it is elsewhere in Scotland in the 1920's, the war between the 'wets' and the 'drys' is a hard-fought affair. The local leader of the 'wets' is Dougie Mumford, a tough veteran of the Black Watch: the 'drys' are led by doughty little widow Annie Feenan. When she comes into the local pub selling 'War Cry' the insults begin to fly. 34 Short Of A Miracle Episode 3417th May 1964 Doctors Finlay and Cameron are not burying their heads in the sand when it comes to new techniques, but they reserve their enthusiasm over the success of a certain Dr. Stephens. They have good reasons to make them sceptical and suspicious. 35 The True Lochiel Episode 3524th May 1964 36 The Old Indomitable Episode 3631st May 1964 37 The Red Herring Episode 377th June 1964 A suspected case of salmonella leads Dr. Snoddie, as local Medical Officer of Health, to seal up a well used by a number of local residents. Dr. Finlay protests at the delay in clearing and reopening the well. But when distinguished specialist Sir James Greig visits Arden House for dinner and is struck down by a severe attack of food poisoning the search for the answer to the problem is widened considerably. 38 The Confrontation Episode 3814th June 1964 39 Dear Doctor Episode 3921st June 1964 40 The Doctor Cried Episode 4028th June 1964 Dr. Finlay is sorely troubled by a situation that runs out of control. Two boys inquisitively exploring his car, the disappearance of an opthalmoscope - and Finlay finds himself powerless to stop an apparently cruel legal process.