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I see most people gave this a middle-of-the-road vote (6.7). But I think it was great. It was the first episode of this short series to focus on Duncan - and it was a gem. It showed a deeper, more thoughtful Waring. Someone facing serious concerns with his life and where it is going. And how he faced them - and how those in his life help him - was great to watch. And the ending was funny and satisfying (to me). A more mature, humorous and wonderful final sent off for Duncan (and the last episode Robin Nedwell ever did on TV).

R.I.P. Robin Nedwell...you brought great entertainment to millions and you shall NEVER be forgotten.

When I saw the first episode, I cringed a bit. How they had aged (not really Collier though) and how the humor was not like it used to be. But as I watched more of the episodes, I enjoyed them more and more. This is a series about Duncan, Paul and Dick...grown up. Not young medical students/doctors having fun, doing pranks and chasing nurses. But middle aged men with responsibilities (again, except Collier - to a point). I would say the last 4 episodes are the best ones; the funniest and - gasp - the deepest as well. Dealing with interesting ideas about middle aged men and how they handle them in different ways. I think when I was young - when I watched the first series (Doctor In The House, Doctor On The Go, etc.), I think I would have liked those better. More fun, less serious. But now that I am middle-aged, I think I like these ones better. I get the impression this series did not do well when it was released (I live in Canada). Probably for similar reasons I was put off of it when I first saw it. Which is a shame....because it really was a fine series. And - IMO - a worthy way to end the run of the likable trio of Duncan, Paul and Dick. My best advice to watching this series is - don't expect the shows to be as silly/slapstickish as the originals. Expect something a little more serious...but still fun.