Surgical Spirit

Surgical Spirit (1989-1995)

EndedScripted showComedy, Medical

Surgical Spirit is a British situation-comedy television series starring Nichola McAuliffe and Duncan Preston that was broadcast from 14 April 1989 through to 7 July 1995. It was written by Annie Bruce, Raymond Dixon, Graeme Garden, Peter Learmouth, Paul McKenzie and Annie Wood. It was made for the ITV network by Humphrey Barclay Productions for Granada Television.

The series was based around Sheila Sabatini, a senior surgeon at the Gillies Hospital, whose verbal skills have most people running for cover. She dominated the operating theatre, while at home she was divorcing her Italian husband, Remo, with whom she had a son, Daniel. Sheila was also a gossip, often gossiping with her best friend, theatre administrator Joyce Watson.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E07Administrator of the YearJuli 7, 1995
S07E06Kicking Against the PricksJuni 30, 1995
S07E05The WalkoutJuni 23, 1995
S07E04The Silence of the HaslamsJuni 16, 1995
S07E03All Pull TogetherJuni 9, 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Surgical Spirit' premiere?

'Surgical Spirit' premiered on April 14, 1989.

Who played the lead role of Dr. Caroline Todd in the show?

Nichola McAuliffe played the lead role of Dr. Caroline Todd in the show.

Which hospital is featured in the show?

The show is set in the fictional hospital, St. Barnabas Hospital in North London.

Who played Jonathan Haslam in the series?

Duncan Preston played Jonathan Haslam in the series.

What is the profession of the protagonist Caroline Todd in the show?

Dr. Caroline Todd is a consultant surgeon in the show.

Who wrote the theme music for 'Surgical Spirit'?

The theme music was written by John Altman.

How many episodes of 'Surgical Spirit' were produced?

A total of 71 episodes of 'Surgical Spirit' were produced.

What is the primary genre of the show 'Surgical Spirit'?

The primary genre of the show is comedy.

What was the time slot for 'Surgical Spirit' during its original run?

The show aired on Fridays at 8:30 pm during its original run.

What is the main focus of 'Surgical Spirit'?

The main focus of the show revolves around the professional and personal life of Dr. Caroline Todd.

What is the nationality of the actress who played Dr. Todd in the show?

Nichola McAuliffe, who played Dr. Todd in the show, is British.

Who played the recurring character of Nurse Joy Cliffort in the show?

Marji Campi played the recurring character of Nurse Joy Cliffort in the show.

What was the running time of each episode?

Each episode of 'Surgical Spirit' had a running time of 30 minutes.

Was the show received positively by critics?

Yes, 'Surgical Spirit' was generally received positively by critics.

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