The Indian Doctor – The Complete First Series on DVD.
Prem Sharma, a highly educated Indian Doctor, and Kamini, his beautiful upper
class wife, are attracted by the promise of opportunities in the new National
Health Service and a glamorous lifestyle in London. They leave India in
1963 only to find themselves sent to a small practice in a Welsh coal mining
village instead of the bright lights of the big city.
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. Meanwhile,
growing friendships between the doctor and a local widow, and Kamini’s with a
troubled young schoolboy, hint that the Sharmas each have a secret of
their own.
Based on real events, this uplifting and charming series boasts a variety of
lively characters, exceptional acting and outstanding BBC production values.
