A Country Practice (1981)
A Country Practice was an Australian television drama series. At its inception, one of the longest-running of its kind, produced by James Davern of JNP Productions, who had wrote the pilot episode and entered a script contest for the network in 1979, coming third and winning a merit award. It ran on the Seven Network for 1,058 episodes from 18 November 1981 to 22 November 1993. It was produced in ATN-7's production facility at Epping, Sydney. After its lengthy run on the seven network it was picked up by network ten with a mainly new cast from April to November 1994 for 30 episodes, although the ten series was not as successful as its predecessor . The Channel Seven series was also filmed on location in Pitt Town, while, the Channel Ten series was filmed on location in Emerald, Victoria.
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Episodes
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1. Part Of The Family - Part 1 · 47mAn eight year-old Downs Syndrome boy is slowly welcomed into the community.
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2. Part Of The Family - Part 21984-01-02 · 47mMuldoon becomes a victim of his own shortcuts when the hospital wall under construction collapses on him.
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3. A Second Chance - Part 11984-07-02 · 46mWhen Gabe's mother arrives in the valley, Frank's fears are confirmed.
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4. A Second Chance - Part 21984-08-02 · 47mMiles Scholfield has chosen secluded Wandin Valley as the location for the birth of his writing career.
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5. It's So Easy - Part 1 · 47mA country spinster who raises champion pigs in Wandin Valley meets Barry Leonard on holiday. Barry visits her in Wandin Valley bringing with him devastation and heartbreak.
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6. It's So Easy - Part 2 · 46mTerence is seconded by Brendan into taking Judy Loveday to her reunion dinner. His reservations are not unfounded, when Judy appears to misinterpret his intentions.
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7. Partners - Part 1 · 47mAs Muldoon has resigned from the Club, there is a vacancy for President. Johnno, the publican, makes it his business to take over where Muldoon left off.
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8. Partners - Part 2 · 46mEveryone becomes concerned with Terence's apparent loneliness and their attempts to find him a partner are upstaged by Bob and Cookie's plan to use an introduction agency.
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9. Once Upon A Time - Part 1 · 47mEmily White, Wandin Valley's oldest citizen, is admitted to hospital.
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10. Once Upon A Time - Part 2 · 47mThe story of Wandin Valley's eldest citizen is re-lived when Molly organises a vivid re-enactment.
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11. When The Bough Breaks - Part 11984-07-03 · 47mMolly's over-enthusiasm to have everything right for her new baby causes complications.
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12. When The Bough Breaks - Part 21984-08-03 · 46mMolly and Brendan have to face the first major crisis of their lives together.
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13. A Sense Of Loss - Part 1 · 46mMolly and Brendan's friends try to help them sort out their problems.
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14. A Sense Of Loss - Part 2 · 47mSimon cannot understand Vicky's behaviour toward her close friend Molly.
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15. On The Sheep's Back - Part 1 · 47mSimon is offered a job he has always wanted in the city and he and Vicky have to make a decision.
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16. On The Sheep's Back - Part 2 · 47mA young visitor to Wandin Valley takes great interest in Molly and is surprised and disappointed to find out that she is married.
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17. The Last Laugh - Part 1 · 47mMolly finally looks like making a success of her farm, but she worries that disease might threaten her potato crop.
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18. The Last Laugh - Part 2 · 47mTerence is shocked at how a money-making venture is more important than a human life.
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19. Elementary Miss Watson - Part 11984-05-04 · 47mEsme starts meddling in other people's affairs, only to find herself in trouble with Frank Gilroy.
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20. Elementary Miss Watson - Part 21984-06-04 · 45mEsme persuades Cookie to help her in her private investigations and they make a shocking discovery.
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21. The Best Thing For Everybody - Part 11984-12-04 · 47mJudy Loveday thinks that the hospital's new nursing assistant is not all she appears to be.
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22. The Best Thing For Everybody - Part 2 · 47mTerence takes an interest in the new nurse's assistant and finds out why she is behaving so mysteriously.
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23. Moment Of Truth - Part 1 · 46mVicky shows all the signs of being pregnant and Simon is very excited.
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24. Moment Of Truth - Part 2 · 47mJudy Loveday's behaviour towards Tania Menzel takes a surprising turn.
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25. A Touch Of Class - Part 1 · 46mFrank is unhappy about the demands being made on him by the locals.
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26. A Touch Of Class - Part 2 · 47mThe locals finally come to Frank's aid much to his relief.
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27. Unemployment - A Health Hazard - Part 11984-03-05 · 46mVicky and Simon make preparations for Simon's mother's arrival.
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28. Unemployment - A Health Hazard - Part 21984-04-05 · 47mBrendan has doubts about the girl that Judy recommended to fill the vacant position at the hospital.
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29. A Horse Of A Different Colour - Part 11984-10-05 · 46mMolly gets a surprise present for Brendan's birthday.
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30. A Horse Of A Different Colour - Part 21984-11-05 · 47mBrendan gets more of a surprise than Molly bargained for.
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31. Invasion Of Privacy - Part 1 · 47mShirley is concerned that Simon seems to prefer working to going home.
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32. Invasion Of Privacy - Part 2 · 48mAn argument between Vicky and Simon prompts Vicky to seek help from Shirley.
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33. Tug Of War - Part 1 · 47mAn insecure girl focuses her attention on Simon, but Simon has trouble working out why.
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34. Tug Of War - Part 2 · 46mShirley's strange behaviour has everybody wondering what happened to her while she was away.
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35. Second Opinion - Part 1 · 46mEsme must prepare herself for an operation.
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36. Second Opinion - Part 21984-01-06 · 47mSimon finds himself applying his medical expertise to Vicky's patients.
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37. Hot & Cold - Part 11984-07-06 · 47mVicky finds she has to face the consequences when an article she wrote appears in the Burrigan Examiner.
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38. Hot & Cold - Part 21984-08-06 · 46mTerence finds himself advising friends on a medical situation and Simon feels neglected when Fatso ignores him.
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39. Breathing Space - Part 1 · 47mJudy gets a big surprise when the new nurse arrives at the hospital a day earlier than expected and Frank and Shirl prepare themselves for Gabe's visit.
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40. Breathing Space - Part 2 · 46mThe pressure a mother places on her young son, causes Terence concern. The folk in Wandin Valley have a surprise party for an old friend. The Valley raise funds for a young boy's
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41. An Axe To Grind - Part 1 · 47mMolly is really excited when an old friend from University visits. Brendan's moustache is not well received. The fruit pickers arrive and Esme's finds them 'undesirable'.
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42. An Axe To Grind - Part 2 · 46mShirley is worried aboutFrank's behaviour. Molly's friend Emma finds an old Aboriginal site. Matron Sloan isn't having much luck in finding a place to live.
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43. Repairing The Damage - Part 1 · 46mShirley's concern for Frank causes her to seek help from Terence. Brendan and Simon try their hand at home plumbing.
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44. Repairing The Damage - Part 2 · 47mJudy Loveday takes great delight in teasing Simon and Brendan.
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45. Good Intentions - Part 11984-05-07 · 46mA young girl's dream to raise her child in a stable environment is shattered when she finds herself deserted.
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46. Good Intentions - Part 21984-06-07 · 46mMatron Sloan finds she has to face the consequences when she fights for what she believes is right.
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47. So Close Yet So Far Away - Part 11984-12-07 · 47mBrendan can look forward to a long awaited reunion with his parents when they decide to visit.
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48. So Close Yet So Far Away - Part 2 · 47mBrendan is rather concerned when he hears how his father shows little responsibility when taking care of Chloe.
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49. Splitting The Difference - Part 1 · 47mA friend from Vicky's past seeks medical expertise from Simon.
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50. Splitting The Difference - Part 2 · 47mMatron Sloan has problems dealing with one of the hospital board members.
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51. Friday The 13th - Part 1 · 46mJudy Loveday plays a practical joke on Dr. Elliott on Friday, the 13th.
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52. Friday The 13th - Part 2 · 47mTerence and Frank have their work cut out for them when they try to trace an anonymous suicide call.
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53. The Last Picture Show - Part 11984-02-08 · 46mSimon decides that it's high time Hamlet had some serious training.
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54. The Last Picture Show - Part 21984-03-08 · 47mJudy Loveday gets excited when she thinks she has finally found a man of the world. Terence, Simon and Frank investigate the possibility of investing in a movie.
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55. I'll Drink To That - Part 11984-09-08 · 47mTerence and Matron Sloane cannot understand Judy's attitude to a patient. When Simon's aunt dies he inherits some of her belongings. A young boy's parents are wondering what ailmen
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56. I'll Drink To That - Part 21984-10-08 · 47mBob is angry over an articleMolly wrote for the newspaper. Vicky and Simon's dinner party isn't very practical.
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57. The Hidden Trap - Part 1 · 47mVicki is horrified to see how a farmer treats his daughter-in-law and wonders what mystery surrounds her. Judy shows signs of deep depression. Molly tries to release her first ed
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58. The Hidden Trap - Part 2 · 46mVicky and Frank uncover a serious crime. When Judy and Terence have a confrontation he realises just how much Judy has been suffering. A new house brings excitement for Simon and
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59. Close To The Bone - Part 1 · 46mTerence tries to explain to a girl the damage of what she is doing to herself when she refuses to eat.
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60. Close To The Bone - Part 2 · 45mSimon's birthday party gets underway at the Club but the guest of honour seems to be missing.
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61. Leader Of The Pack - Part 1 · 46mThe clinic and hospital get broken into, and Frank wonders if the recent arrival of the bikies has anything to do with it.
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62. Leader Of The Pack - Part 2 · 47mWhen Molly sees that the council are planning to build a factory she sets about trying to prevent it.
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63. Digging Up Dirt - Part 11984-06-09 · 46mVicky has reservations about the new house Simon has found for them.
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64. Digging Up Dirt - Part 21984-07-09 · 46mTerence is forced to operate in dangerous conditions in order to save a man's life.
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65. Man's Best Friend - Part 1 · 47mSimon and Vicky move in with Frank and Shirley.
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66. Man's Best Friend - Part 2 · 46mVicky and Simon find that it's not as easy as they thought living with Frank and Shirley.
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67. Taken For A Ride - Part 1 · 46mMolly tries to help Simon at the clinic but he finds her more of a hindrance.
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68. Taken For A Ride - Part 2 · 47mAn accident at the timber yard leads to further investigation by Terence.
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69. A Fair Hearing - Part 1 · 46mCookie and Bob prepare Clancy for his big race. Are Vicky and Simon going from a bad situation to a worse one when they accept the offer of another place to stay?
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70. A Fair Hearing - Part 2 · 46mClancy's big race arrives and there's unexpected results for some. Molly is annoyed with the attention Brendan is receiving from the Burrigan Examiner so decides to take action.
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71. Upstaged - Part 11984-04-10 · 46mPreparations begin for undiscovered talents when the club prepares for a Gala Evening. Cookie takes on some extra work. Molly has her first visitors to stay at the farm.
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72. Upstaged - Part 21984-05-10 · 46mSimon has the chance to work with one of the best in the business, but isn't impressed with the lack of compassion he shows towards his patients.
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73. Ships That Pass - Part 11984-11-10 · 46mIt's great excitement when Shirley, Frank, Simon and Brendan head off on a South Pacific cruise. Shirley is quite taken with the charming ship's purser.
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74. Ships That Pass - Part 21984-12-10 · 47mCookie takes liberties with the truth to develop a ship-board romance. Simon and Brendan become involved in a stow-away.
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75. The Harder They Fall - Part 1 · 46mVicky has some exciting news to tell Simon on his return from the cruise. Terence asks Judy to keep a watchful eye on Steve Vargas. Cookie gets a big surprise.
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76. The Harder They Fall - Part 2 · 47mTerence enjoys a different lifestyle when his flat gets overtaken by a woman wrestler. Shirley and Frank hold a slide evening, causing friction between the usually happy couples of
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77. Something Out There - Part 1 · 47mVicky and Simon move into their new house. The local farmers are concerned for the stock after a mysterious series of deaths. Molly has to cope with the death of one of her dearest
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78. Something Out There - Part 2 · 46mThe locals take the advice of an old hermit from the hills and work under his instruction to hunt down a wild dog pack. Simon is annoyed when his new house is used as a communicati
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79. Out Of Bounds - Part 11984-01-11 · 46mEsme finds herself in an unfortunate position and has to face the consequences.
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80. Out Of Bounds - Part 21984-02-11 · 46mAll the hospital staff are called to help in an emergency operation.
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81. Rituals - Part 11984-08-11 · 47mTerence and Matron Sloan enjoy a peaceful evening together at Terence's Vineyard.
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82. Rituals - Part 21984-09-11 · 47mJudy Loveday gets a surprise when an unexpected visitor arrives on her doorstep.
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83. All In The Line Of Duty - Part 1 · 47mBob tries to make amends with Matron Sloan but all to no avail.
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84. All In The Line Of Duty - Part 2 · 47mEsme Watson tries to convince the town that they are in extreme danger, but no one will believe her.
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85. Misconceptions - Part 1 · 46mVicky decides that it's the right time to start a family, much to Simon's delight.
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86. Misconceptions - Part 2 · 46mMatron Sloan meets her match when she arranges a social game of cards.
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87. Eighty In The Shade - Part 1 · 47mBrendan gets permission to take the senior citizens from the hospital on an outing with hilarious results.
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88. Eighty In The Shade - Part 2 · 45mBrendan and Judy try to keep a secret from Matron Sloan but she finds out quite by accident.
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89. Small Comfort - Part 11984-07-12 · 48mBrendan gets an offer to continue his work with fund raising.
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90. Small Comfort - Part 21984-08-12 · 47mSome of the locals disagree with the methods that are used to raise funds for charity.
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