The Indian Doctor
The Sharmas struggle to cope with the culture shock of being educated foreigners in a small working class village, but the doctor's gentle bedside manner and understanding of human nature helps win over the local people. To the dismay of his wife, Dr. Sharma refuses her appeals to leave until he has exposed a cover-up at the coal mine detrimental to the miners' health.
- 2010-2013
- 3 seasons
- Drama, Documentary
The Sharmas struggle to cope with the culture shock of being educated foreigners in a small working class village, but the doctor's gentle bedside manner and understanding of human nature helps win over the local people. To the dismay of his wife, Dr. Sharma refuses her appeals to leave until he has exposed a cover-up at the coal mine detrimental to the miners' health.
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Cast & Crew
Season 3 Episode Guide
Episode 1
The Prodigals' Return
46 mins
1966:- Flash Basil Thomas and his quieter brother Robert, a doctor, sons of the late mine owner Wilfred, return to Trefelin from London. They charm the locals by buying rounds in the pub and then throwing a lavish party, at which they reveal their plans to build a new town with modern amenities. This includes a health centre, giving Prem - already struggling to cope with an overly efficient new receptionist - to fear for his job. Emlyn, now married to Megan, is worried that she is depressed but she cheers up when old flame Robert visits her.
Awards
- 2013 - BAFTA Cymru Award - Best Director: Fiction - Winner
- 2014 - BAFTA Cymru Award - Best Director: Fiction - Nominated
- 2014 - BAFTA Cymru Award - Best Costume Design (Y Gwisgoedd Gorau) - Winner
- 2013 - BAFTA Cymru Award - Best Production Design - Nominated
