---
title: "Doctor Finlay"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/doctor-finlay-1993"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 7586
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 27
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Doctor Finlay (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/doctor-finlay-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Doctor Finlay is a television series first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 27 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Doctor Finlay returns to Arden House after World War II."

### Why Watch
- follows a doctor returning from war
- features the Arden House practice

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and centers around a post-war medical practice.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/doctor-finlay-1993#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: A.J. Cronin
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV1

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Rintoul** as *Dr. John Finlay*
- **Ian Bannen** as *Dr. Alexander Cameron*
- **Jessica Turner** as *Dr. Jennifer Napier*
- **Annette Crosbie** as *Janet MacPherson*
- **Jean Anderson** as *Mrs. Stirling*
- **Helen Logan** as *Katie Gowan*
- **Georgie Glen** as *Rosemary Bain*
- **Elspet Gray** as *Mrs. Finlay*
- **James Murray** as *Gordon*
- **Jackie Morrison** as *Rhona Swanson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does the series take place?
The series is set following World War II.

### Q: Where does Doctor Finlay return to?
He returns to the practice at Arden House.

### Q: What major historical event is approaching?
The National Health Service is about to be instituted.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is a drama.

### Q: What year is associated with the series?
The year 1993 is associated with the show.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Doctor Finlay — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/7586)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*