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| Author | Richard Gordon |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Doctor series |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Publisher | Heinemann |
Publication date | 1979 |
| Media type | |
| Preceded by | Doctor on the Job |
| Followed by | Doctor's Daughters |
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