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.
A Country Practice (Season 6)
Friends for Life (Part 1) (Episode 1)
Air date: 1986-01-07
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Kelly and Cookie think up a fund-raising idea for the club and decide on a darts competition. Matron Sloane and Shirley are set to challenge each other at the darts competition.
Friends for Life (Part 2) (Episode 2)
Air date: 1986-01-08
Runtime: 47 min
Illusions (Part 1) (Episode 3)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Terence gets a surprise when his son arrives earlier than expected. Simon is worried that Shirley may be getting too involved with other people's problems.
Illusions (Part 2) (Episode 4)
Runtime: 47 min
The Luck of the Game (Part 1) (Episode 5)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Terence has the Valley wondering why he's making frequent visits to Burrigan. Kelly arranges for a journalist friend from Sydney to visit Wandin Valley to write a review on the club.
The Luck of the Game (Part 2) (Episode 6)
Runtime: 47 min
The Time of Your Life (Part 1) (Episode 7)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: The Matron has hospital staff and friends worried when she becomes forgetful and doesn't turn up for work. Judy tries to arrange a romantic dinner with Ben Green.Terence worries about C.K's attitude. Terence takes C.K on a camping trip. Meanwhile, Maggie Sloane has a hard time coming to grips with the changes in her life.
The Time of Your Life (Part 2) (Episode 8)
Runtime: 47 min
Good Mates (Part 1) (Episode 9)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Brendan arranges an evening out with Simon and everyone worries when the pair are late getting back. Kelly is surprised to hear that Judy Loveday believes she and Ben are going out together. Simon begins to wonder if he'll be missed by the locals when he leaves to join Vicky and the twins. Simon's friends gather to give hime a fond farewell.
Good Mates (Part 2) (Episode 10)
Runtime: 46 min
Out of the Blue (Part 1) (Episode 11)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Kelly is shocked when her old boyfriend arrives back on the scene. Frank is suspicious when he sees Shirley with another man and Bob and Cookie invent a mechanical scarecrow. A young girl's promising future is shattered after further tests prove she has a brain disorder.
Out of the Blue (Part 2) (Episode 12)
Runtime: 46 min
The Will to Win (Part 1) (Episode 13)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Kelly is assigned to look after the animals when Ben is admitted to hospital with chicken pox. Bob and Cookie are desperately trying to gather votes to be elected on the Rotex Committee.
The Will to Win (Part 2) (Episode 14)
Runtime: 47 min
Fighting Back (Part 1) (Episode 15)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Tension between Bob and Cookie gets to boiling point when Cookie moves out of Bob's house. Kelly is thrilled when she receives an order for 50 litres of home-made ice cream. Cookie is furious when Bob runs into Esme in the taxi and refuses to pay for damages.
Fighting Back (Part 2) (Episode 16)
Runtime: 46 min
Calm Before the Storm (Part 1) (Episode 17)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Cookie seems like he's on the verge of having a nervous breakdown. Cookie has a horrific car accident and the hospital staff fight to save his life.
Calm Before the Storm (Part 2) (Episode 18)
Runtime: 47 min
Sink or Swim (Part 1) (Episode 19)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Bob thinks of a fund-raising idea to help Cookie with his money problems. It's Wandin Valley versus Burrigan in the dance competition, with Frank and Shirley desperate to win.
Sink or Swim (Part 2) (Episode 20)
Runtime: 47 min
Covering Up (Part 1) (Episode 21)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Shirley has a nervous first night on help line when the caller is a ten-year-old boy afraid of being left alone. Ben and Kelly are a bit worried that their new loo is going to look a bit outrageous.
Covering Up (Part 2) (Episode 22)
Runtime: 47 min
A Matter of Conscience (Part 1) (Episode 23)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Shirley has a nervous first night on the help line when the caller is a ten-year-old boy afraid of being left alone. Ben and Kelly are a bit worried that their new loo is going to look a bit outrageous. Mr Muldoon tries to blackmail Kelly into a partnership with her ice-cream business.
A Matter of Conscience (Part 2) (Episode 24)
Runtime: 47 min
Barriers (Part 1) (Episode 25)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Kelly writes a light hearted article about the residents of Wandin Valley. Brendan is upset when he hears that Sarah Anderson is leaving the valley to take on a full-time teaching position elsewhere.
Barriers (Part 2) (Episode 26)
Runtime: 47 min
One for the Road (Part 1) (Episode 27)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Judy is put in an embarrassing situation when she forgets the combination of the hospital safe. Kelly's negative article on Dr. Wood causes him to resign and leaves Kelly very unpopular amongst the locals.
One for the Road (Part 2) (Episode 28)
Runtime: 47 min
Track Record (Part 1) (Episode 29)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Judy advertises for a new flatmate and finds Mr. Perfect. Cookie relies on Esme's dreams for a winner in the Burrigan Cup.
Track Record (Part 2) (Episode 30)
Runtime: 47 min
Race Greed and Colour (Part 1) (Episode 31)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: When a horse trainer is suspended for drugging her race horse, Kelly sets out to prove her innocence. Kelly is warned by Austin Matthews to stay out of his affairs, or she could end up in serious trouble.
Race Green and Colour (Part 2) (Episode 32)
Runtime: 47 min
Glue Factory (Part 1) (Episode 33)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Jo gets a job with Bob Hatfield so she can help Judy save some money for the house she wants to buy. Kelly uncovers some interesting facts on the boarding house.
Glue Factory (Part 2) (Episode 34)
Runtime: 47 min
Fighting Chance (Part 1) (Episode 35)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Terence is thrilled when he finally finds a doctor to replace Simon. Jo Loveday makes a decision to stay in Wandin Valley.
Fighting Chance (Part 2) (Episode 36)
Runtime: 47 min
In Love and War (Part 1) (Episode 37)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ben is confused by all the attention he's getting from the single women in the valley. Frank shoots a man to protect a mother and her children.
In Love and War (Part 2) (Episode 38)
Runtime: 46 min
Duty Bound (Part 1) (Episode 39)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Shirley is concerned when Frank refuses to discuss a shooting. Frank is unsure of his future in the force when there is an inquiry into the details of the shooting.
Duty Bound (Part 2) (Episode 40)
Runtime: 47 min
Black Sheep (Part 1) (Episode 41)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Shirley asks Terence for advice when her relationship with Frank worsens. Frank gets a visit from the police psychologist when he admits he needs help.
Black Sheep (Part 2) (Episode 42)
Runtime: 46 min
Fire (Part 1) (Episode 43)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Bob is angry when no-one wants to be a volunteer fire fighter. A fire threatens to sweep through Wandin Valley.
Fire (Part 2) (Episode 44)
Runtime: 46 min
From the Ashes (Part 1) (Episode 45)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Ben and Jo care for the animals that were injured in the fire. The valley regulars put on a benefit concert for the fire victims.
From the Ashes (Part 2) (Episode 46)
Runtime: 47 min
Unsung Lullaby (Part 1) (Episode 47)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Shirley and Frank have an unexpected visit form Vicky and the twins. Jealousy raises its ugly head when Jo Loveday vies for Peter Manning's affection. Vicky is put in a terrifying situation when Charlotte is abducted by a distressed young woman.
Unsung Lullaby (Part 2) (Episode 48)
Runtime: 47 min
The Deep End (Part 1) (Episode 49)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Peter Manning's sister tries for the nursing position at the hospital. Alex impresses hospital staff when she performs her first operation. Judy and Daley enter a television dating show. Secrecy surrounds Bob and Terrence's entry for the bathtub derby.
The Deep End (Part 2) (Episode 50)
Runtime: 47 min
Playing the Game (Part 1) (Episode 51)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Judy tries to impress her partner on the Gold Coast but makes a mess of things. Judy returns from the Gold Coast with thoughts of travelling overseas.
Playing the Game (Part 2) (Episode 52)
Runtime: 47 min
Caterpillars & Butterflies (Part 1) (Episode 53)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Ben agrees to go to a rock concert with Donna but mysterious things happen along the way. Jo convinces Judy that she should travel and see the world.
Caterpillars & Butterflies (Part 2) (Episode 54)
Runtime: 47 min
Listen to the Children (Part 1) (Episode 55)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Shirley organises a petition against the impending army base in Wandin Valley. The prime minister makes a special appearance at a rock concert to show his support to the kids of Burrigan High on their stand against a nuclear base in the Valley.
Listen to the Children (Part 2) (Episode 56)
Runtime: 47 min
Ghosts (Part 1) (Episode 57)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Jo feels that Frank is becoming over protective when he questions her every move. Alex gets scared when her furniture appears to move and she hears strange noises in the house.
Ghosts (Part 2) (Episode 58)
Runtime: 47 min
Let the Sun Shine In (Part 1) (Episode 59)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Jo Loveday gets her wires crossed and tells everyone that Shirley is pregnant. Terence goes on a fishing weekend and finds an abused little girl who lives in the bush. Friends caution Terence on his involvement with Bethany and suggest she should be placed in an institution rather than remain in his care.
Let the Sun Shine In (Part 2) (Episode 60)
Runtime: 47 min
Let the Sun Shine In (Part 3) (Episode 61)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Terence sees C.K. while in Sydney with Bethany, but the relationship becomes very strained. Alex agrees to have a house warming party under the proviso that Donna organise it.
Let the Sun Shine In (Part 4) (Episode 62)
Runtime: 47 min
Let the Sun Shine In (Part 5) (Episode 63)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Terrence is in the firing line when town gossip questions his motives toward Bethany. Terence comes to terms with losing Bethany by turning to liquor.
Let the Sun Shine In (Part 6) (Episode 64)
Runtime: 47 min
Past Imperfect (Part 1) (Episode 65)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Donna sets out to save the town hall when she hears that the council is going to build a shopping centre. Alex puts her medical opinions aside when an old man explains why he should be left alone with his suffering.
Past Imperfect (Part 2) (Episode 66)
Runtime: 47 min
Day After Day (Part 1) (Episode 67)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Jo Loveday interviews the patients in the Muldoon Wing for a school movie project. Peter gets quite a surprise when Alex takes him out on a date. Donna conspires with the Muldoon patients to keep a secret from Matron Sloan.
Day After Day (Part 2) (Episode 68)
Runtime: 47 min
Trouble Spots (Part 1) (Episode 69)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Alex Fraser embarrasses Peter when she uses him as a medical guinea pig for nurses' training. A young boy who feels he's an outcast from his school mates tries to kill himself.
Trouble Spots (Part 2) (Episode 70)
Runtime: 47 min
It Isn't Catching Is It? (Part 1) (Episode 71)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: A shy man with facial deformities is admitted to hospital for observation. Terrence worries that Alex is forgetting one of his patient's feelings when she asks to do further studies on his condition.
It Isn't Catching Is It? (Part 2) (Episode 72)
Runtime: 47 min
The Price You Pay (Part 1) (Episode 73)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Shirley refuses to move back home and accepts an offer to live with Matron Sloan. Practical realities of using a surrogate mother cause nightmares for the people involved.
The Price You Pay (Part 2) (Episode 74)
Runtime: 46 min
A Question of Attitude (Part 1) (Episode 75)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Terence is lost for words when his ex-wife and son arrive at the clinic without warning. C.K. tries devious means to bring Terence and Rowena together.
A Question of Attitude (Part 2) (Episode 76)
Air date: 1987-10-15
Runtime: 47 min
The Things You Learn (Part 1) (Episode 77)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: When Rowena declares she is broke C.K. decides to quit school and join the workforce. Terence causes an argument with Rowena when he blames her for C.K. wanting to leave school.
The Things You Learn (Part 2) (Episode 78)
Runtime: 47 min
Playing House (Part 1) (Episode 79)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Alex worries about a young couple's ability to cope with parenthood. The strain of nursing her newborn baby takes its toll on a young mother.
Playing House (Part 2) (Episode 80)
Runtime: 47 min
Early Stages (Part 1) (Episode 81)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Esme is excited at the prospect of meeting an old friend when she suspects he's going to propose marriage. The Wandin Valley residents put on a hilarious performance of "A Midsummers Night Dream" as it's never been seen before.
Early Stages (Part 2) (Episode 82)
Runtime: 46 min
Growing Pains (Part 1) (Episode 83)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: A woman who lives for her daughter's success pays the price when she is admitted to hospital suffering from exhaustion and malnutrition. Donna and Ben's curiosity gets the better of them when a mysterious parcel arrives for Peter.
Growing Pains (Part 2) (Episode 84)
Runtime: 46 min
Out of Proportion (Part 1) (Episode 85)
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: A student teacher, conscious of her size, becomes the recipient of some cruel jokes by Peter Manning's pupils. Burrigan High prepare for a school debate against their arch rivals at Foxwood.
Out of Proportion (Part 2)” (Episode 86)
Runtime: 47 min
Hidden Extras (Part 1) (Episode 87)
Air date: 1986-12-30
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: A young married couple move into a house on a new estate and Bob becomes very ill after doing some work at their house. Tension develops between Alex and Matron Sloan as they try to work out Bob's illness with Terence away.
Hidden Extras (Part 2) (Episode 88)
Air date: 1986-12-31
Runtime: 47 min
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