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Chronic (Original title)
Date: 20 October 1983 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Les Blair

Synopsis: Dr Jessie Marvill, a young hospital doctor, is offered a career in the treatment of the elderly but cannot face up to a working in an area of such diminished resources.

Series title:
Nation's Health
TV Transmissions
Date: 20 October 1983Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:30-23:15Slot duration: 105 minsNetwork
Date: 07 March 1985Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:30-23:00Slot duration: 90 mins

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 81 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1985-03-07BFI identifier: C-1605029
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Digital materials(1)
Description: MOVDuration: 01:18:00 minutesV210 - BFI identifier: N-3621507
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 78 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1312596
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 81 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1985-03-07BFI identifier: C-1605029
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access