Oh, Doctor Beeching!

Total Seasons :2Total Episodes : 19

The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.

Episodes(9)

1. All Change

At the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.

Air Date : 1996-07-01

2. Talking Turkey

The staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.

Air Date : 1996-07-08

3. The Train Now Standing

New Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.

Air Date : 1996-07-15

4. A Moving Story

As Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.

Air Date : 1996-07-22

5. The Late Mr Buckly

A parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.

Air Date : 1996-07-29

6. Horse Play

A horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.

Air Date : 1996-08-05

7. Past Love

The staff are up early to collect a new arrivalâ€”but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.

Air Date : 1996-08-12

8. Job Opportunity

May is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...

Air Date : 1996-08-19

9. Sleeping Around

Gloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.

Air Date : 1996-08-27