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1. Better Safe Than Sorry

Hysteria hits Levenford after the GP visits a well-known hypochondriac. AJ Cronin dramatisation with John Gordon Sinclair.

Hysteria hits Levenford after Doctor Finlay visits a well-known hypochondriac.

Starring John Gordon Sinclair.

AJ Cronin's stories about the early years of the celebrated doctor.

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

Dramatised by Sue Rodwell.

Dr Finlay ...... John Gordon Sinclair
Dr Cameron ...... Brian Pettifer
Janet ...... Katy Murphy
Peter Lennie ...... Daniel Kerr
Beattie Lennie ...... Pauline Lockhart

Producer: Viv Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2004.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 May 202302:30

Broadcasts

  • Sat 1 Aug 200909:30
  • Sat 1 Aug 200919:30
  • Mon 28 Jun 201014:30
  • Mon 11 Aug 201406:00
  • Mon 11 Aug 201413:00
  • Mon 11 Aug 201420:00
  • Tue 12 Aug 201402:00
  • Fri 12 May 202306:30
  • Fri 12 May 202311:30
  • Fri 12 May 202316:30
  • Sat 13 May 202302:30