About
Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married women.
Cast
Jack Davenport
as Otto Powell
Natasha Little
as Elizabeth Powell
Iain Glen
as Ronald Mulligan
Zoe Boyle
as Jean Truscott
Catherine Steadman
as Angela Wilson
Joanna Page
as Lily Enderbury
Oliver Chris
as Richard Truscott
Shaun Dingwall
as Charlie Enderbury
Rudi Goodman
as Thomas Powell
Diane Fletcher
as Matron Vosper
Melanie Kilburn
as Mrs. Johnstone
Holli Dempsey
as Maureen Mulligan
Ronny Jhutti
as Dr. Omprakash Mehta
Dystin Johnson
as Sister Neville
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Otto Powell is summoned to the hospital's theatre where Richard Truscott, is about to make a rather serious mistake. Otto and his ever-faithful anaesthetist Charlie Enderbury have been called out for a private operation.
Episode 2
Richard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but she is uncomfortable about being pursued by a married man.
Episode 3
Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.
Episode 4
Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.
Episode 5
Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
Episode 6
After meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confesses what has been going on and they hatch a plan.
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