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When scarlet fever breaks out, the GP turns private detective. AJ Cronin dramatisation, with John Gordon Sinclair.

When scarlet fever hits Levenford, Finlay tries his hand at being a private detective - with disastrous results...

Ready with his trusty black bag, Doctor Finlay sets out to remedy all manner of ailments suffered by his patients in the Scottish Highland town of Levenford.

Starring John Gordon Sinclair.

AJ Cronin's stories about Scotland's most celebrated doctor.

Dramatised by Sue Rodwell.

Doctor Finlay …. John Gordon Sinclair
Doctor Cameron …. Brian Pettifer
Janet …. Celia Imrie
Mrs Prentice …. Sharon Maharaj
Hendry …. John McGlynn
Jeanie …. Tracy Wiles
Dr Snoddie …. David McKail

Produced and directed at BBC Bristol by Jeremy Howe and Viv Beeby.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2002.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Sep 202501:00
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