Quacks

7.4
201730m

A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Quacks | Trailer - BBC Two

Quacks | Trailer - BBC Two

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2017

Still image for Quacks season 1 episode 1: The Duke's Tracheotomy

1. The Duke's Tracheotomy

7.5

After a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by the royal physician.

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2. The Lady's Abscess

7.0

Caroline bags an invitation to meet her hero, Charles Dickens.

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3. The Madman's Trial

8.0

William concocts a daring plan to cure a deluded patient.

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4. The Indian Mesmerist

7.5

Caroline arranges to meet a charismatic hypnotist for a demonstration of his powers.

Still image for Quacks season 1 episode 5: The Bishop's Appendix

5. The Bishop's Appendix

7.0

The Bishop needs his appendix removed, but he won’t agree to pain relief or surgery.

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6. The Physician's Hernia

8.0

Will a team of rival surgeons be able to save Dr Hendrick?

Cast

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Rory Kinnear

Robert Lessing

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Tom Basden

John Sutton

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Lydia Leonard

Caroline Lessing

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Mathew Baynton

William Agar

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Rupert Everett

Dr. Hendrick

Photo of Geoffrey McGivern

Geoffrey McGivern

The Pub Landlord

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Osi Okerafor

Butterworth

Photo of Marcia Warren

Marcia Warren

Mrs. Agar

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