I actually worked on this episode! I was a boom operator at the BBC's White City studios from September 1963 to March 1965, and for most of that period Dr Finlay's Casebook was a weekly fixture for Camera Crew 7, of which I was a member. Bill Simpson and Andrew Cruickshank were great and Barbara Mullen was really sweet. We all enjoyed working on the series.

Used to settle into watching these episodes, even as a kid who didn't necessarily know what they were talking about.Something comforting,...like quality. Loved it.

@Brutus-co9dt

Жыл бұрын

The show was ahead of its time.

I remember watching this TV series in the '60s as an 8 year old child on an old black and white TV. Of course, we didn't know any better but we thought it was a marvelous show and we used to even talk about it at school. Now I'm 64 and I think it's just great that I get to even have a look at what we watched way back then. Technology and all that.

My mum's favourite tv series when I was growing up.

How nice to see these old episodes which I’ve not seen since a young girl

Thanks for this posting. Nothing could beat the way Doctor Cameron cleared his throat before most sentences - he was, indeed, a class act - and Doctor Snoddy - the original old fart. Superb stuff.

The production standards look incredibly old-fashioned compared to today's fast moving dramas. Someone has commented that next to Dr Kildare (also in the 60's), DFC seems to be under permanent anesthesia. But the stories were very well acted. Andrew Cruickshank was a well-established Shakespearean actor and ably supported by the other two. It certainly brings back distant childhood memories for me and I may even partake of some self-indulgent nostalgia by getting a DVD of some more episodes. Thanks for posting.

@TheBlueCream

Жыл бұрын

way better than todays dramas in my opinion

This was probably my father's favourite programme (as a small child it held less fascination for me). However, I can appreciate with hindsight how very well written and acted it was. I particularly remember Dr Snoddy and that old busybody Mistress Niven. Thank you for posting and reviving some 50 year old memories for me.

I have just noticed how beautifully the 2 sisters and Dr FInlay speak with perfect diction (and a singalong Scottish accent). Listen to Bill Simpson say "draw half a bucket, instead of a full bucket". No mouthy Eastender accents were allowed in the 1960s :-).

How interesting. I worked for ITV many years ago, always wanted to work for 'Auntie' but never managed it. My word telly has changed hasn't it? All computer driven desks now - the TC practically sits there doing nothing, except it the computer tells him/her to! Thanks for sharing your memories, I appreciate it.

An excellent memento that shows many of the principal players at their best. More such postings would be treasured. - John Austin, Australia

I used to watch it Sunday nights before school the next day on monday

I remember watching this programme years ago. I have enjoyed watching this clip!

Sunday evening 7-25pm? The last one I remember was when Dr Finlay was on a train crash and had to tend the injured. I suppose that was 1970 or 71. Bill Simpson like Rupert Davies (Maigret) became typecast. I met Rupert Davies as a kid- it was 1962 and he had a big American station wagon- he was a big star then and he offered me a kitten which my parents refused to let me have! I wish I had known he was a naval aviator- that would have thrilled me even more!

Always wondered how anyone could be as grumpy as Dr Cameron but I finally managed it

@YoureSpotOnWithThat

10 жыл бұрын

Just go to the doctors in Central London, N.H.S. All doctors in the city are awful, horrible, miserable people.

@heliotropezzz333

9 жыл бұрын

YoureSpotOnWithThat You would be too if you were a doctor under this government working under the pressures that they do. As long as they are effective though - that's the main thing. I never thought Cameron was horrible. He made me laugh, so did Dr Finlay and Janet. The interplay between them was priceless.

@wendynadin3685

5 жыл бұрын

My husband is sometimeslol

@aprilblossom9268

2 ай бұрын

Haha made me chuckle 😊!

Loved this show as a child, new i could find it on internet somewhere :))

me too...they are TV gold..what a pity their apparently not available

when i was nowt but a toddler i usedto watch dr finlys csebook eveery sunday nite in my tin bath in frontof our coal fire , fantastic series. thanks for putting it on you tube keith

I searched for this because I am listening to the radio dramas from Audible and liked it's theme tune. I'm so glad they used the original. I wonder if it's possible to purchase this series because as a blind person, they are very easy to follow because of the amount of dialogue.

@mollyinmaine

2 жыл бұрын

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A wonderful treat, thank you. What memories :)

@NickRatnieks I believe the vintage series were of a superior nature. Thank You for your comments. Regards, GLF

@TheScot1314 I am really pleased you managed to find the Doctors Finlay & Snoddy, not to mention Janet!. Thank You for your comments. GLF

@Offshoreorganbuilder Thanks for your comments. I am pleased you enjoyed a little trip "Down Memory Lane"!.

Reminds me of my amazing grandad I’d love to see a remake

This theme is one of my earliest memories

I remember this as a kid growing up 1960’s pre -EEC Ireland 😌

Thank you. What a great trip down Memory Lane!

Great series great cast of actors. It's sad that so much film isn't allowed to be freely posted without restrictions . I miss the days when public access TV / radio /antenna TV produced programs covering every subject without being over censorship. . I personally believe the public interest is sadly a thing of the past .

As I remember it.

My mum did some manuscript typing work for Vincent Cronin, brother of A.J.Cronin.

Loved Dr Finlay

Thank you!

Man I remember that theme sooooo long ago .

Now will ya be wanting a cup of tea Dr Cameron.

GLFVIDEO Many, many thanks! I grew up with this series and of course other 60s programmes like Z-Cars. Dr. Finlay's casebook was a real family favourite, as it must have been throughout Britain at that time. Thank you for bringing back old memories! By they way, do you know if the series is available on DVD?

Janet,s accent was a mystery to me [a scot] when there were so many scots actresses who could have played the part convincingly

Thanks GLF, I truly appreciate your prompt reply. Just as a by the by I also did the Stanely Baxter show at both the BBC and STV but have no idea which shows, even my black cat Trixie was on the telly I think it was with Ian Cuthbertson . I could go on, any way thanks again Best Regards Rob

I'll have a wee dram Janet, aye!

I wish somebody would remake this series with the original theme tune.

@aprilblossom9268

2 ай бұрын

Yes AND No! This was great!

As Dr. Finlay was serialised on BBC Radio 4 in recent years, it might be available from their shop which I think is in The Strand. Was a cracking series. I used to watch it with our Scottish landlady as we didn't have TV..

Doing my family tree. It's good to know Bill Simpson is my Gran's second cousin:D

I was 4 yrs old at the time.Three wives,three countries and I am back.

I wonder if I could get the full episodes on either dvd or audio cd, Great to listen to them again, I used to sit in with my grandmother and watch them, Happy memmories

@cobbax9916 How right you are. They were gentle times then in the world of TV. When one looks back at Z Cars, Softly Softly etc., then compare them to The Sweeney etc., world's apart, a different era. I am pleased the video brought back a little nostalgia for you, and Thank You for taking the trouble to comment. GLF

@jrakg Hi John, Thank You for your comments, how right you are! I have asked BBC Worldwide if they intend to release these old "treasures" on DVD - only to be told it would not be financially worth it - never mind the nostalgia value. BBC Worldwide make a lot of money for the BBC, what they say happens... Greetings to you from the 'old Country'!..

I don't believe the TV series is commercially available, but I may well be wrong. Thank you for taking the time to reply. GLF

It was a wonderful series

the theme tune was composed by trevor duncan called march of the little suite.

@tartertime89

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Pearson Thank you for this info.

I wonder if anyone has the Christmas special, it was shown again in 1990, I had it on video but alas no more, as I remember they all had to do a turn at the Christmas Party.

Little did they know that their food was causing the gout. All that meat! I have/had gout. My worst bouts are when I eat mushrooms!!

@aprilblossom9268

2 ай бұрын

For my son-in-law it was tomatoes or cherries so no remedial cherry capsules for him - now been worsened by long covid sadly. Doc series at least normally teach us about medical stuff.

Cheers GLF for that, much appreciated, maybe you can help me with this one . I'm looking for a "Portrait of Burns" starring John Cairney as Robert Burns Filmed at the STV studios. I played John Burns as a boy I was about 7 or 8. I do know a lot of Dr Finlay was sent to Canada and Australia. My neighbour Campbell Godly (cousin of Kevin Godly of the pop group "10cc" and "Godly and Cream") was a casting agent for TV,Film and Theatre hence my early acting career best regards Rob

Hi Rob, How interesting! I am very sorry but I don't have the episode to which your refer. I hope another reader will be able to assist, good luck with your search. Regards, GLF

I was in Dr Finlay I'm looking for ... " Dr Finlays CaseBook Season 6, Episode 6 - Accidents Never Happen November 6, 1967" I was 6 years old when I was in this episode and it was filmed on location in Aberfoyle. If anyone could help me get a copy I would be very grateful Best Regards Rob

Sorry Rob I cannot help you with this request either. Again perhaps others reading this may be able to assist. I really do hope you get both dramas you require. Please let me know if you do. GLF

9.49 ?? Where`s the rest of it? Bloody great hole in the middle....

they really needed sub-titles on these shows; och aye

This is more Broons and Oor Wullie.

Father Ted and Dr Finlay, is it just me or is there a similar look to them?

@heliotropezzz333

8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Wolff They are both set in fairly remote places (Dr Finlay in Scotland and Father Ted in Ireland of course) and both look like they are set in the first half of the twentieth century. Both have characters who are sometimes frustrated by those in authority over them but Dr Finlay is pioneering. Father Ted is just daft. (I mean the characters, not the programmes).

@eugenebell3166

5 жыл бұрын

Wait now Dougal

@anngray4342

3 жыл бұрын

Eugene Bell ;

Where can I buy this series, on DVD or download? Please help!

@heliotropezzz333

8 жыл бұрын

+Bill Ward The BBC produce the DVDs and various outlets sell them. Try searching online.

half the film is missing, the middle half!

I would love to find the episode called O Sole Mio for my friend's 60th Birthday as he was in it as a young boy. Anyone know where I could find it?

@sanataj

6 жыл бұрын

+Cass Ann - I saw on Wikipedia that most of the episodes made are apparently missing. Here is a table someone has posted online. It seems it was Series 4, Episode 18. ----- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dr._Finlay%27s_Casebook_episodes#Series_4_(1965-66)

@sanataj

6 жыл бұрын

+Cass Ann - There's an Alistair Cheyne credited as "Small Boy" on this cast list --- www.imdb.com/title/tt0890279/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Thank you for your question. Unless things have changed (which I doubt) the BBC have never, to my knowledge, released Dr Finlay through their commercial arm - BBC Worldwide, therefore making it commercially available. Thins may well change though. BBC Worldwide are releasing, later this year, episodes of Dixon of Dock Green in DVD format. If you 'subscribe' to My Channel I will inform you, if and when it becomes available. GLF

my cuz was playing dr finlys son joe macdonnald

So people that Watch this turns into Scotsmen?

But they are! (bringing them back I mean) Many hospitals are bringing back the 'matron' they are not always female in these days of so called equality!

Nobody talks like that.

@mfjdv2020

10 жыл бұрын

Like what (or who)?

@heliotropezzz333

8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Grant It's such a lovely way to talk.

@ericwolff6059

8 жыл бұрын

+mhaíre 99 Not The Doctor?

@ivanhart6675

6 жыл бұрын

Paul Grant In 1920s , rural Scotland . i am sure they did .Clear and concise diction , unlike the jabbering you hear in todays modern world.

@ladygardener100

6 жыл бұрын

not nowadays, but they did then

@135yearswaiting I might have some I'm not ecxactly sure. I have hundred, yes hundreds of tapes to go through, I will get around to it one day. If you haven't already, I suggest you 'Subscribe' to My Channel - that way you will be informed by You Tube of all new shows available on My Channel. Regards, GLF