The Battle of Bristol

An anti-austerity demo vies with new government NHS plans in a battle for hearts and minds.

Of all the politically challenged GP's practices, Polyoaks, is possibly the most politically confused. As a summer of NHS discontent simmers away, the atmosphere is charged as Dr Roy Thornton receives a visit from a political activist and his brother Dr Hugh Thornton is being wooed by the organisers of yet another top down, root and branch reorganisation of the NHS.

Practice Nurse Monica shows signs of going back to her campaigning roots and TV's Dr Jeremy discovers the potential of arranging the catering at anti-austerity rallies.

Meanwhile, the Machiavellian Stephanie Simons has political plans of her own.

Nigel Planer, Simon Greenall and David Westhead star as the staff of Bristol's most dysfunctional General Practice.

Written by Dr Phil Hammond and Mr David Spicer.

Dr Roy Thornton .….. Nigel Planer
Nurse Monica ...... Polly Frame
TV’s Dr Jeremy ...... David Westhead
Dr Hugh Thornton ...... Simon Greenall
Stephanie Simons ...... Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Hickman ...... Jasper Britton

Director: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2017.