Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married women.
CreatorsPeter Grimsdale, Paul Unwin
Episode 1
Oct 10, 2013
Otto Powell is summoned to the hospital's theatre where Richard Truscott, is about to make a rather serious mistake. Otto and his ever-faithful anaesthetist Charlie Enderbury have been called out for a private operation.
Episode 2
Oct 17, 2013
Richard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but she is uncomfortable about being pursued by a married man.
Episode 3
Oct 24, 2013
Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.
Episode 4
Oct 31, 2013
Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.
Episode 5
Nov 7, 2013
Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
Episode 6
Nov 14, 2013
After meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confesses what has been going on and they hatch a plan.
