Doctor in the House is a British television comedy series based on a set of books and a film of the same name by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of medical students. It was produced by London Weekend Television from 1969 to 1970. Writers for the Doctor in the House episodes were Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Bernard McKenna. The series was directed by David Askey and Maurice Murphy among others and the producer was Humphrey Barclay. The external establishing shots were of Wanstead Hospital, London (now Clock Court). Plot The plot revolved around the trials of medical students at St Swithin's hospital in London. Cast Barry Evans – Michael A. Upton Robin Nedwell – Duncan Waring Geoffrey Davies – Dick Stuart-Clark George Layton – Paul Collier Simon Cuff – Dave Briddock Yutte Stensgaard – Helga, Dave's girlfriend Martin Shaw – Huw Evans (series 1) Jonathan Lynn – Daniel Hooley (series 2) Ernest Clark – Professor Geoffrey Loftus Ralph Michael – The Dean Joan Benham – Mrs Loftus Peter Bathurst – Dr Upton, Michael's father Well-known actors David Jason (Only Fools and Horses), and James Beck (Dad's Army), both appeared in the 1970 Series 2 episode: "What Seems to be the Trouble?". Episodes Series 1 (1969) Series 2 (1970) References External links Doctor in the House at British TV Comedy Guide 1969 British television series debuts 1970 British television series endings 1960s British sitcoms 1970s British sitcoms 1960s British medical television series 1970s British medical television series Doctor in the House English-language television shows First-run syndicated television programs in the United States ITV sitcoms London Weekend Television shows Live action television shows based on films Television series by ITV Studios Television shows set in London Television series based on adaptations Television shows based on British novels