Overview
Series synopsis
Quacks is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two on August 15, 2017. It ended on September 19, 2017. It stars Rory Kinnear, Tom Basden, Lydia Leonard and Mathew Baynton.
A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.
Premise
A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rory Kinnear as Robert Lessing
- Tom Basden as John Sutton
- Lydia Leonard as Caroline Lessing
- Mathew Baynton as William Agar
- Rupert Everett as Dr. Hendrick
- Geoffrey McGivern as The Pub Landlord
- Andy Linden as Fitz
- Ed Gaughan as Peters
Supporting cast
- Osi Okerafor as Butterworth
- Marcia Warren as Mrs. Agar
- Selina Griffiths as Matron
- Lisa Jackson as Mina
Guest cast
- Lisa Jackson as Mina
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 15, 2017 | September 19, 2017 |
Season 1 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Duke's Tracheotomy After a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by the royal physician. |
August 15, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Lady's Abscess Caroline bags an invitation to meet her hero, Charles Dickens. |
August 22, 2017 |
| 3 |
The Madman's Trial William concocts a daring plan to cure a deluded patient. |
August 29, 2017 |
Production
Genres
Comedy
Country
GB
Original language
en
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 15, 2017 |
| Last aired | September 19, 2017 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday |