Comedy. John falls in love with Nicola Bell from the apothecary, but she is promised to another man. Can John see off his rival?
For the first time since losing his wife, John falls in love - with Nicola Bell from the apothecary. But their whirlwind romance is
thrown into jeopardy when Nicola reveals she is promised to another man, the wealthy Lord Thornycroft. Can John see off his rival?
Robert has a seemingly unsolvable case - the Bishop of Lambeth needs his appendix removed or he will die. But he won't agree to pain relief or surgery. Meanwhile, William is put under pressure to prove that his methods can cure madness, so he ropes in the pub landlord to play mad and fake some results.
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John's unconventional date
Duration: 00:49
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mrs Roberts | Rebecca Gethings |
| John | Tom Basden |
| Caroline | Lydia Leonard |
| William | Mathew Baynton |
| Mina | Lisa Jackson |
| Robert | Rory Kinnear |
| Matron | Selina Griffiths |
| Bishop Of Lambeth | Roger Ashton-Griffiths |
| Dr Wyatt | David Bamber |
| Landlord | Geoff McGivern |
| Fitz The Guard | Andy Linden |
| Nicola Bell | Miranda Hennessy |
| Mrs Agar | Marcia Warren |
| Mr Agar | James Laurenson |
| Working Girl 1 | Sarah Hoare |
| Working Girl 2 | Bunmi Mojekwu |
| Director | Andy De Emmony |
| Producer | Imogen Cooper |
| Executive Producer | James Wood |
| Editor | Robin Peters |
| Composer | Ian Arber |
| Writer | James Wood |
| Executive Producer | Justin Davies |
| Production Company | Lucky Giant |
| Stunts | Lee Charles |
| Stunts | William Mackay |
| Stunts | Anthony Skrimshire |
| Stunts | Mark Strange |
| Stunt coordinator | Gary Arthurs |
Cast and Characters
Meet the best, boldest and bawdiest brains of Victorian Britain.