First broadcast 16th October 2019.

The doctor has his second GMC assessment - mock surgery - and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken's arrival does not bring good news for Al and Bert, and Penhale unhappy with the arrival of his predecessor, Mark Mylow, who tries to take charge of his investigation.

role name
Dr Martin Ellingham Martin Clunes
Louisa Ellingham Caroline Catz
Bert Large Ian McNeice
Al Large Joe Absolom
Morwenna Newcross Jessica Ransom
PC Joe Penhale John Marquez
Mrs Tishell Selina Cadell
Ruth Ellingham Eileen Atkins
Caitlin Morgan Angela Curran
Dr Edward Mullen Conleth Hill
George Pendrick Sion Daniel Young
Billy Pendrick Jack Riddiford
Jenn Vivien Keene
Mark Mylow Stewart Wright
Ken Hollister Clive Russell
Jerry Nicholas Tizzard
Madge Jacqueline Clarke
Julia Pote Olivia Poulet
Arrested Patient Richard Hainsworth
Mrs Moore Julie Neubert
James Henry Elliott Blake