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  • Doomwatch Cause of Death (Season 3, Episode 10)
  • TV Episode | Sci-Fi, Drama

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Cause of Death (Season 3, Episode 10)
TV Episode | Sci-Fi, Drama

When John Ridge's father, Wilfred, becomes seriously ill, he decides to devote all his time to looking after him. Wilfred is then taken to hospital and put into the care of Doctor Cordell, but shortly afterwards he dies. Ridge is ...See moreWhen John Ridge's father, Wilfred, becomes seriously ill, he decides to devote all his time to looking after him. Wilfred is then taken to hospital and put into the care of Doctor Cordell, but shortly afterwards he dies. Ridge is suspicious, and his investigations uncover a disturbing fact: Doctor Cordell is an advocate of euthanasia. See less
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Director
Writers
Gerry Davis (series devised by) | Louis Marks | Kit Pedler (series devised by)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Aug 1, 1972

Release date
Aug 1, 1972 (United Kingdom)

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16 cast members
Name Known for
John Paul
Dr. Spencer Quist Dr. Spencer Quist   See fewer
Simon Oates
Dr. John Ridge Dr. John Ridge   See fewer
John Barron
The Minister The Minister   See fewer
Elizabeth Weaver
Dr. Anne Tarrant Dr. Anne Tarrant   See fewer
John Bown
Commander Neil Stafford Commander Neil Stafford   See fewer
Vivien Sherrard
Barbara Mason Barbara Mason   See fewer
John Lee
Dr. Cordell Dr. Cordell   See fewer
Graham Leaman
Wilfred Ridge Wilfred Ridge   See fewer
Margaret Ford
First Sister First Sister   See fewer
Patsy Trench
Second Sister Second Sister   See fewer
Maria O'Brien
Susan Proud Susan Proud   See fewer
Ann Lee
Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Assistant   See fewer
Florence Allsworth
Mrs. Wheeler (uncredited) Mrs. Wheeler (uncredited)   See fewer
Anita Waterton
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
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