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Series 8 Episode 98
A Rash Decision
Duration: 40 minutes
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An old man becomes concerned for the little girl next door after he notices red marks on her legs.

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All episodes for series 8 of Classic Doctors

S8 E1 · Strictly Bedroom
Jimmi deals with a struggling marriage.
S8 E2 · Nobody's Perfect
An alcoholic enlists Greg's help.
S8 E3 · Vote for Me
A politician's medical history is leaked to the Press.
S8 E4 · Methodical
Jimmi tries to forget about Sarah.
S8 E5 · Touching a Nerve
Nick reveals a dark secret.
S8 E6 · A Golfer's Tale
Mac faces a crisis on the golf course.
S8 E7 · Full Disclosure
A couple harbour secrets.
S8 E8 · All Dressed Up
Mac helps a model.
S8 E9 · Long Ago and Far Away
Greg treats a woman with encephalitis.
S8 E10 · Keys to the Heart
George and Ronnie plan a christening.
S8 E11 · Absolutely Positive
Nick and Jimmi have a bad day.
S8 E12 · Sisters
A sister mysteriously avoids her boyfriend.
S8 E13 · Away Day
Jimmi's decision doesn't go according to plan.
S8 E14 · Fair Exchange
Julia receives shocking news.
S8 E15 · First Impressions
Faith's competence is questioned.
S8 E16 · Nobody Knows But Me
A woman asks Jimmi for help.
S8 E17 · Too Soon
Two women's lives turn upside down when one receives terrible news.
S8 E18 · Schools Out
Donna argues with Julia.
S8 E19 · Bad Girl
Mac suspects a woman of adultery.
S8 E20 · The Friends of Mary Magee
George investigates a death.
S8 E21 · The Real Thing
The surgery gets a new appointment system.
S8 E22 · The Man of the Family
Greg helps a boy who has been arrested for burglary.
S8 E23 · Confidence
A patient complains about Faith.
S8 E24 · A Different Kind of Love
Jimmi helps a couple who are having communication problems.
S8 E25 · The Best for Martin
The surgery struggles to cope with Mac's departure.
S8 E26 · Another Chance
A woman asks Nick to keep her secret safe.
S8 E27 · Nemesis
Donna upsets Julia.
S8 E28 · Ghost in the Machine
Faith has a heart-to-heart talk with Julia.
S8 E29 · For Better for Worse
A patient believes an aneurysm is making him behave inappropriately.
S8 E30 · Tragic Hero
Greg feels hurt.
S8 E31 · Aversion Therapy
A man ponders whether he can live up to his wife's demands in the bedroom.
S8 E32 · Junk Soul Brothers
Two brothers put their lives at risk.
S8 E33 · Reconciliation
A rape victim confronts her attacker.
S8 E34 · Green Fingers
Donna has an unwelcome admirer.
S8 E35 · Home Truths
A family faces up to change.
S8 E36 · Like Father
A thief faces the ghosts of his childhood.
S8 E37 · Frog
Faith and Paul's relationship blossoms.
S8 E38 · Fighting Talk
Greg faces a tough decision.
S8 E39 · Going Walkabout
Faith makes an important decision.
S8 E40 · Greener Grass
Michelle delves into Joe's background.
S8 E41 · Holding the Baby
George is baffled by a patient.
S8 E42 · Daddy Cool
Jimmi's nephew comes to visit.
S8 E43 · Baggage
Nick comes to the aid of a boy.
S8 E44 · Second Best
Jimmi receives a wedding invitation.
S8 E45 · Shadowplay
Ronnie gets involved in a case of unfair dismissal.
S8 E46 · All in the Mind
Jimmi's father visits.
S8 E47 · Conclusions
Jimmi struggles with his condition.
S8 E48 · The Other Side
Emily confides in Nick.
S8 E49 · Coming Up Roses
Donna takes pity on a sick child.
S8 E50 · One of Them
Greg is accused of sexual harassment.
S8 E51 · Things to Do
Julia goes on a date.
S8 E52 · Running Time Part 1
An explosive car crash leads to a life-or-death climax.
S8 E53 · Running Time Part 2
An explosive car crash leads to a life-or-death climax.
S8 E54 · Homecoming
Joe receives his provisional divorce confirmation.
S8 E55 · Access Denied
A mother's childcare turns into a clash of loyalties for Ronnie and George.
S8 E56 · Last Laugh
Jimmi makes a decision about the wedding.
S8 E57 · Of All the Car Parks in All the World
Michelle plays Cupid.
S8 E58 · Life Support
A patient refuses treatment.
S8 E59 · The Wedding Part 1
Joe consoles a woman diagnosed with pneumonia.
S8 E60 · The Wedding Part 2
Joe tries to unite the family.
S8 E61 · Guilt Trip
A woman turns to Ronnie for help.
S8 E62 · In the Driving Seat
Jimmi helps a man bullied by his boss.
S8 E63 · Books and Covers
Nick struggles to make the right move.
S8 E64 · Dying Happy Part 1
Joe and Emily try to spend time together.
S8 E65 · Dying Happy Part 2
Nick helps Joe win over Emily.
S8 E66 · It's Not the Cough That Carries You Off
Julia is convinced to go on a cruise.
S8 E67 · No Smoke
George helps a desperate man realise there is no compensation for loss of self-respect.
S8 E68 · The Big Bad
Nick contemplates taking things easy.
S8 E69 · Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Jimmi has a crisis of conscience.
S8 E70 · Flying Feathers
George helps a reclusive woman and her granddaughter.
S8 E71 · Growing Up Fast
Nick befriends a young patient.
S8 E72 · Rainy Days and Sundays
Greg helps an exhausted woman.
S8 E73 · Fiddler on the Roof
Two bickering elderly sisters run rings round Michelle.
S8 E74 · Joint Effort
Emily confronts Joe about Victoria.
S8 E75 · Sleepless in Selly Heath
Nick gets a nasty surprise.
S8 E76 · One for the Road
Nick meets his perfect woman.
S8 E77 · New Life
A couple's retirement plans are dashed.
S8 E78 · Nowhere to Turn
Joe's skills are tested.
S8 E79 · Year of the Rat
Jimmi helps a student.
S8 E80 · The Sound of Rainbows
A cellist visits George.
S8 E81 · Errors of Judgement
A wealthy man discovers the value of his family.
S8 E82 · Trick or Treat
Joe throws a party to celebrate Hallowe'en.
S8 E83 · The One You Love
A wife worries about her husband's health.
S8 E84 · Rabbitgate
Michelle tries to stop an argument.
S8 E85 · A Moment of Tension
Nick opens up to Sadie.
S8 E86 · Thicker Than Water
An elderly lady's illness threatens to scupper her son's plans to emigrate.
S8 E87 · Trapped
A woman struggles to care for her husband who has developed Alzheimer's.
S8 E88 · Watch the Birdie
Donna is asked to be a model.
S8 E89 · Trophy Wife Part 1
Ronnie and George go on a leadership course.
S8 E90 · Trophy Wife Part 2
Ronnie prepares to face Zeta.
S8 E91 · Temper Temper
Ronnie discovers her mother is coming to visit.
S8 E92 · Early One Mourning
A mother endangers her child's life.
S8 E93 · Dying for Love
Jimmi helps a shy woman.
S8 E94 · All Aboard
Rico and Greg make friends with a private detective.
S8 E95 · The Protector
Nick asks Sadie to move in with him.
S8 E96 · Crossed Wires
George stands up to her mother.
S8 E97 · The Luckiest Girl in School
Greg and Rico grow suspicious of Sadie.
S8 E98 · A Rash Decision
George has some making up to do.
S8 E99 · Fat Is a Fetishist Issue
A woman wants to become overweight.
S8 E100 · Unforeseen
Sadie finally gets Nick where she wants him.
S8 E101 · Paragon
Nick awakes safe in hospital.
S8 E102 · Misconceptions
Donna is reunited with an old friend with good news, but all is not as it seems.
S8 E103 · Moving On
A man cares for his brain-damaged wife.
S8 E104 · A Regular Fare
George discovers why Michelle is being secretive.
S8 E105 · Sacrifice
Julia and George confront Michelle.
S8 E106 · Before the Fall
George's patience is tested.
S8 E107 · Cat and Mouse
A solicitor considers his priorities.
S8 E108 · In the Balance
A girl seeks career advice from Nick.
S8 E109 · Spend, Spend, Spend
Julia, Jimmi and George confront Michelle.
S8 E110 · A Woman's Place
Michelle has an eventful day.
S8 E111 · The Comedians
The police reopen a murder case.
S8 E112 · The Jazz Man
A jazz trumpet player nervously awaits the results of MS tests.
S8 E113 · Enduring Love
Jimmi helps a vulnerable patient.
S8 E114 · Skin Deep
Donna suspects a patient of lying.
S8 E115 · About Face
Nick helps a man face up to his situation.
S8 E116 · All You Need Is
A man tries to change his father's medication.
S8 E117 · Blaze of Glory
Greg helps a group of ageing bikers consider a lifestyle change.
S8 E118 · One Day, Maybe
Chris stands up Michelle.
S8 E119 · Count on Me
Chris gets a shock.
S8 E120 · One Part TLC, Two Parts Shoe Leather Part 1
As Christmas approaches Michelle and Joe realise it is time to let go.
S8 E121 · One Part TLC, Two Parts Shoe Leather Part 2
As Christmas approaches Michelle and Joe realise it is time to let go.
S8 E122 · Ketchup on That?
An elderly homeless woman uncovers a con at a hostel.
S8 E123 · Someone to Love
Julia and Joe try speed dating.
S8 E124 · A Simple Mistake
Julia gets caught up in an argument.
S8 E125 · Wanderlust
A woman conceals her illness to protect her son.
S8 E126 · Lost Boys Part 1
A woman is overjoyed to be reunited with her long-lost son.
S8 E127 · Lost Boys Part 2
A woman discovers her long-lost son shares his father's violent tendencies.
S8 E128 · Bat Girl
A father refuses permission for his daughter's operation.
S8 E129 · A Helping Hand
A mother worries that she will be separated from her mentally ill son if she seeks help.
S8 E130 · Hanging On
Julia helps a man come to terms with his wife's death.
S8 E131 · Party Politics
Ash stands up to his parents.
S8 E132 · Mother's Ruin
George tries to cheer up Ronnie.
S8 E133 · Devotion
George goes to meet Prince Charles.
S8 E134 · The Good Samaritan
A patient is investigated by an insurance agent.
S8 E135 · Wings and Needles
Jimmi conducts interviews to find cover for Donna.
S8 E136 · Sex, Tears and Letherbridge
Nick and Joe clash.
S8 E137 · The Good Daughter
Michelle considers reporting the brothel.
S8 E138 · Pot Shots
A mother puts pressure on her family.
S8 E139 · Scrub Away, Scrub Away
Michelle returns to the brothel.
S8 E140 · The Hero Inside
Michelle persuades Katya to escape.
S8 E141 · Sleeping Dogs
Renee and Nick become close.
S8 E142 · Every One a Winner
Michelle receives bad news.
S8 E143 · Mixed Messages
Michelle identifies the body.
S8 E144 · The Kindest Cut
Ronnie confides in George.
S8 E145 · Happiness Is an Option
Joe plays Cupid.
S8 E146 · The Guru
Jimmi helps a former footballer.
S8 E147 · Words Unspoken
Greg meets the new Chief Superintendent.
S8 E148 · The Deal
Greg tries to set up Julia and Leo.
S8 E149 · Cross My Heart
A mother struggles to acknowledge her ill son is grown up and in love.
S8 E150 · Two Hearts, One Beat
Ronnie confronts Carter.
S8 E151 · Hard Case
Julia gets closer to Leo.
S8 E152 · Heart of the Matter
Joe attempts to boost morale.
S8 E153 · Illusion
Nick helps a magician.
S8 E154 · The Crook, the Brief, His Wife and the Cover Up
It's the day of the appraisals.
S8 E155 · Paternity
A woman must choose between her baby and her health.
S8 E156 · Honour
Greg is suspended as police surgeon.
S8 E157 · Playing Dad
News of Greg's suspension hits the press.
S8 E158 · Caged Bird
A boy finds solace in his pet pigeon.
S8 E159 · Parallel Lines
A woman faces a difficult choice.
S8 E160 · You're My Thrill
Michelle receives a mysterious gift.
S8 E161 · Torn in Two
Jimmi helps a distressed teenage girl.
S8 E162 · Damage Control
An Asian woman contracts TB.
S8 E163 · Dying for a Drink
Nick sets Jimmi on fire.
S8 E164 · No Smoke Without Fire
Greg suspects an elderly bedridden woman is being abused by her daughter.
S8 E165 · A Family Inheritance
Ronnie confesses everything to George.
S8 E166 · Once Bitten
A vulnerable woman longing for company allows an unsavoury teenager into her home.
S8 E167 · Emptiness
Julia hides a secret.
S8 E168 · Second Helpings
Jimmi uncovers a patient's double life.
S8 E169 · Invisible Touch
Donna helps a mother with her sick child.
S8 E170 · Washing That Man Right Out of Her Hair
The boys try to cheer up Greg.
S8 E171 · Stealing Grief
George attends a patient's funeral.
S8 E172 · One More Chance
A man tries to get his mother put in a home.
S8 E173 · Lonely Hearts
A mother worries her daughter is fixated with Jimmi.
S8 E174 · Blind Drunk
Nick helps a councillor with a drink problem.
S8 E175 · Shreds
Ronnie tries to save Julia from Leo.
S8 E176 · Aftermath
Julia wonders whether she can ever trust anyone again.
S8 E177 · Do It Yourself
Greg leaves Rico.
S8 E178 · Force of Habit
Nick helps a recovered drug addict.
S8 E179 · Last Orders
Greg helps a pregnant woman.
S8 E180 · Fantasy Football
Greg loses baby Charlie.
S8 E181 · White Lie
A hypochondriac asks Michelle for advice.
S8 E182 · Stand by Me
A single mum leaves her child home alone.
S8 E183 · Home
A young runaway reluctantly receives help from Joe.
S8 E184 · Spanish Practice
An attractive Spanish GP sets pulses racing.
S8 E185 · Private Dancers
A man keeps his illness a secret.
S8 E186 · Open Wounds, Hidden Scars
An ex-Army bouncer seeks the doctors' help.
S8 E187 · The Darker the Berry
Greg encounters homophobia.
S8 E188 · Measures Part 1
Part one of two. Nick stays with the trapped car crash victim.
S8 E189 · Measures Part 2
Part two of two. Nick stays with the trapped car crash victim.

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