The bbc’s cult 1990s satirical medical drama, starring helen baxendale.  a satirical comedy drama that follows the journey of dr andrew collin, a newly qualified houseman who arrives on the wards equipped only with theoretical knowledge and a sense of humanity. Collin’s idealism is immediately at odds with senior house officer claire maitland, a pragmatic and cynical physician determined to make him learn the hard way. Collin starts off caring about the patients – but after 48 hours all he cares about is getting some sleep. Welcome to the house of pain…  medical soap with a razor blade inside – independent