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Alex Marsden is a handsome and celebrated cardiac surgeon with a champagne lifestyle. His two closest friends are Marcella and her husband Larry. Marcella and Alex are in the middle of an affair when Larry develops a heart problem. A heart bypass operation will save him and Larry wants Alex to perform it.
Last Episode Aired
1997-05-05
S1E2 — Episode 2
Heart surgeon, Alex Marsden operates on his best friend Larry Duggan with tragic results.
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Nigel Havers
Dr. Alex Marsden
Orla Brady
Marcella Duggan
Lorcan Cranitch
Larry Duggan
John Castle
Charlie Hawkesmore
Claire Yarlett
Sarah
Michael Troughton
Bill Lester
Sam Dastor
V. J. Krishna
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