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A Very Peculiar Practice (1986)
Comedy from the darkest side
This is a series I long to see again, just because there was so much to it in the comedy/commentary on the darkest side of economics, education and the greed that underlies the funding for our schools and social programs, whether in England or America. It focuses on Dr. Daker and his work at the medical clinic for the students at a small English college. The staffing and funding for various student support services become a battleground as various corporate sponsors begin to alter school policies. Dr. Stephen Daker was also a great role for Peter Davison, showing him to be capable of much more than the troubled Tristan Farnon or the fifth Doctor, one that I liked but many wouldn't give a break because he followed Tom Baker's masterful Doctor. Graham Crowden was also initially in the series, and as always, the right choice in the role. I seem to recall at least three seasons of "A Very Peculiar Practice" set in England, and watched on our local American PBS station. I know there was talk of the Polish setting, but I have never seen any of that spin-off season. The lack of information available on this series seems to continue the theme of the stories, suppressing those that question authority, with the powers-that-be only interested in supporting those that toe the line and do what they are told without ethical or moral considerations, giving their all for the highest dollar. It is wonderful to know that one season is finally available on DVD. I will be looking for the whole series!