Green Wing Season 1 Episode 6 Tests
- TV-14
- October 8, 2004
- 49 min
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8.0 (137)
Green Wing season 1 episode 6, titled "Tests," takes us on a wild ride as the staff at East Hampton Hospital face a series of tests, both personal and professional. The episode starts off with Dr. Caroline Todd (Tamsin Greig) getting ready for her anatomy exam but finding herself distracted by her attractive patient, Mac (Julian Rhind-Tutt). As she tries to resist his advances, she realizes that she's not the only one being tested.
Over in radiology, Dr. Martin Dear (Karl Theobald) is struggling to interpret an x-ray and enlists the help of Dr. "Mac" McCartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). But when Mac gets a little too hands-on, Martin begins to question his motivations. Meanwhile, Dr. Alan Statham (Mark Heap) is forced to confront his fear of death when a terminally ill patient asks him to help her end her life. His dilemma leads him down a dark path and puts his job in jeopardy.
The episode also explores the relationship between Dr. Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan) and Dr. Caroline Todd. As Guy tries to earn Caroline's affections, he must also come to terms with his own insecurities and the fact that he may never be the man he wants to be. Meanwhile, the hospital's resident clown, Joanna Clore (Pippa Haywood), faces her own personal test when her son is admitted to the hospital.
Throughout the episode, the staff at East Hampton Hospital face various challenges and obstacles, proving that life in the medical profession is anything but easy. "Tests" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that showcases the show's unique blend of humor, drama, and surrealism. With its witty writing and talented ensemble cast, Green Wing continues to be one of the most beloved British comedies of all time.