Doctors Season 17, Episode 59: The Laughing Gnome

Boom Banger

The new security guard starts work but only ends up causing trouble as Heston finds himself caught in the middle of a father and his stepson.

30 min

Out of Control

Al helps to sort things out for a family made up of a troubled teenager, a child with Asperger’s syndrome and a single mother. Heather is surprised after Jimmi looses it and tells her to keep her nose out of his business.

30 min

The Dark Net

Ryan attempts to prove his innocence after he is arrested for a shocking crime. Jimmi puts his relationship on the line as he reveals a surprising truth.

30 min

Fusion Food

Ayesha becomes mixed up in a plan for revenge. Zara attempts to hide the chink in her armour.

30 min

Toy Story

Barry assists Rob as he attempts to close the net in on the Letherbridge burglar. Al attempts to be tactful but things don't go to plan after he has a few drinks.

30 min

Touched by an Angel

Jimmi has to confront Heather's past. Mrs Tembe deals with a girl who thinks that she is an angel and has lost her wings.

30 min

What Love Means

An old friend of Niamh's arrives with a new secret which causes trouble as Karen and Rob go on the hunt for a new home.

30 min

Xander Harrison

Al finds himself blamed by his godson for ruining his parent's marriage as today isn't a normal day at the Mill as Karen discovers.

30 min

Afternoon Delight

Howard becomes involved in an odd story involving a broken chair, missing porridge and a golden-haired stranger in his bed. Tragedy strikes after Heather ignores Ayesha’s advice.

30 min

Idolatory

A forgotten statue causes a strange day on Campus. Following a series of disasters, Al is able to convince Karen that mystical forces are behind it.

30 min

The Hope

Whilst Jimmi and Heather are contemplating their future together, Emma deals with a patient suffering from memory loss worried about her baby.

30 min

Listen to Me

Sid is doing his best to make a good impression but soon finds himself caught in an unpleasant situation as Zara's mentoring doesn't get off to a good start.

30 min

The Route of All Good

Zara finds herself asking Al for advice over Joe as Jimmi finds himself worrying about Heather as a businesswoman isn't looking after herself properly.

30 min

Give Us This Day

Zara becomes frustrated with Sid, but then ends up using him as a sounding board. Karen is concerned about buying houses. Mrs Tembe go to a therapy group for torture victims.

30 min

Someone to Watch Over Me

Things come to a head for Jimmi and Heather, while Karen goes with Rob to a house auction.

30 min

L'Amore e la Morte

Al attempts to find Jimmi. Zara goes to see a paediatrician with Joe. Heston cannot get away from a house call.

30 min

Aftermath

Al finds Jimmi and confronts him. Ayesha attempts to help a single mother finding it hard to deal with a new baby and she uncovers a shocking secret.

30 min

Rescuing Silver

Karen finds herself in the middle of a difficult situation after she visits a neighbour. Zara is surprised after she runs into Michael.

30 min

Haunted

Alun Clay is suffering with poor health, bad debts and painful memories and thinks that he is being haunted. Bryn looks frantically for Jimmi, but he’s vanished.

30 min

Cold City

After his attack on his father, Jimmi now has to face the consequences.

30 min

Shining Light

Joe has a developmental assessment which Zara attends with him as the award for young carer of the year is presented by Ayesha.

30 min

Finish Line

When Sid visits a terminally ill patient at home, he finds his skills put to the test as Jimmi returns to work at the Mill whilst Joe gets his results.

30 min

Norman Is Upstairs

A young man shows up at the police station wanted to be locked up. Emma can not decide whether to take him seriously or ask him to leave.

30 min

Bumble Bee

Al becomes involved in a young woman’s plans for revenge after he goes to the corner shop on his way home. Emma makes plans for a sophisticated evening in with the girls.

30 min

A Spade a Spade

Mrs Tembe finds her compassion being put to the test as she attempts to help the church refreshments committee's latest member.

30 min

Mods and Rockers

When Daniel meets Michael for the first time, sparks start to fly giving Jimmi the chance to stir up trouble as a Mod and Rocker start to settle an old score.

30 min

By the Lake

Rob goes fishing and runs into a friendly fellow angler, but the stranger’s troubled past that has come back to haunt him.

30 min

Flying Carpets

Daniel attempts to help an estranged father who has found out that his son has cancer. Sid feels Zara’s wrath after he gets involved in a case outside of his area.

30 min

Mystic Madge

Rob attempts to track down a door-to-door thief and confidence trickster.

30 min

Deeper

Returning home, Zara now has to face the consequences as a planned fire drill goes out of control.

30 min

Plus One

Even though they are no longer a couple, Niamh and Al go to a wedding together and they’re not the only ones finding the whole setup a bit uncomfortable.

30 min

Joint Lock

Sid becomes a hero. Zara realises that her marriage is in crisis.

30 min

Little Brother

Karen finds herself stuck in the middle of an unusual sibling feud. Daniel is backed into a corner by Zara.

30 min

Subsidence

Whilst Karen and Rob suffer the stress of relocating, Jimmi and Daniel find themselves clashing over a patient.

30 min

Strike a Pose

Heston manages to show that not all GP's are immune to mistakes after putting his own foot in it.

30 min

Father Figure

Heston finds himself in an uncomfortable territory. Daniel’s rage manages to get the better of him.

30 min

Down and Up

Sid runs into a young woman who believes that she has just missed out on meeting her soulmate, and he is shocked to find out that she could be correct.

30 min

Fair Game

Rob investigates a case involving a missing burglar and an odd residence known as The Birdhouse. Daniel loses his temper with Zara.

30 min

C Pass

Al comes to the assistance of an old friend after a student accuses him of sexual harassment as Emma ends up slipping up.

30 min

The Other Foot

As things between Sid and Zara come to a head, Daniel finds himself struggling to come up with a diagnosis leaving Howard to find a solution.

30 min

The Doctor

A troubled Jimmi attempts to help an autistic boy with a Doctor Who obsession at the police station. He is later forced to put his own issues to one side after he finds out that the boy is in danger.

30 min

Sensitive Skin

Daniel talks to a young couple who want Botox, but what they really require is something to inject some trust back into their relationship.

30 min

The Neighbours from Hull

Karen meets her new neighbours, who are very friendly. Zara has some surprising news to tell Howard and Emma.

30 min

Ghost

Niamh tries to help her friend Maria when her past comes back to haunt her as Emma and Howard have trouble when they run out of fuel on their way to a conference.

30 min

Truth or Dare

Jimmi is investigating the death of a student but doubts it is as simple as they think as Sid ends up fighting back following a confrontation with Zara.

30 min

Everybody Needs Somebody

Howard is surprised after somebody from his past shows up at the police station.

30 min

Waiting for Gordon

Ayesha wakes up with Sid but then finds his constant attention too much to deal with. Howard feels inspired after meeting with an old friend.

30 min

Touch and Go

Howard has an idea for Emma whilst Mrs Tembe is given some pause for thought by Ayesha.

30 min

A Fine Romance

Niamh has to set aside her embarrassment when helping an old family friend as Ayesha smells a rat when Karen feels that she is cursed.

30 min

Climb Every Mountain

Sid's attempts to prove himself go badly wrong leaving Zara determined to cut short his career as Howard and Emma work on who they want to take part in their new project.

30 min

Indefensible

Ayesha finds herself playing the role of peacemaker between a single mother and her neighbour as tensions rise between Howard and Emma.

30 min

In the Line of Duty

Jimmi finds it hard to deal with his anger after a police officer is hurt in the line of duty. Zara’s bullying of Sid reaches a new level which shocks them both.

30 min

Mean Girls

Mrs Tembe attempts to help a bride stand up to her domineering sister. Zara is not pleased after Daniel challenges Michael’s research.

30 min

A Quiet Life

Karen finds out the sad truth behind a patient's unorthodox views to helping his sick wife. Daniel and Zara fall out during a meeting at Joe's nursery.

30 min

End of Episode

Heston attempts to help a woman deal with her husband's suicide. Howard is forced to face up to his past. Daniel attempts to win back Zara.

30 min

It

A patient of Niamh's appears to be hiding something as Howard's revelations have left Emma reeling as Zara tries to salvage her reputation.

30 min

Trust Me I'm a Doctor

Al is torn between the personal and professional after an old college friend shows up for a consultation.

30 min

Chef's Special

The staff fight and squabble behind the scenes on a night out. A couple of couples from the Mill enjoy a candlelit dinner.

30 min

Blind Spot

At the Campus, Ayesha helps Sid to run a Sun Awareness stall as Heston and Zara find themselves clashing over at the Mill.

30 min

Insignificant

Mrs. Tembe comes across a disturbed young man as a face from Niamh's past arrives to see her as Jimmi ends up hitting a raw nerve with Emma.

30 min

Zero Tolerance

Daniel ends up losing his cool. Niamh opens up about her family's past.

30 min

Slipping Through the Cracks

Rob and Jimmi find out about unusual transaction. Zara thinks the worst. Niamh finds her eyes being opened to the truth.

30 min

Spandex and Secrets

Emma looks for Al's perspective on the menopause. Niamh reveals Sean's sexuality to her colleagues. Heston is not impressed when he has to wear stolen Lycra.

30 min

Lady Brenda

Sid finally hits his stride at work. Karen sees half a century of marriage go down the pan.

30 min

Housemates

Howard has to play by the book. Sean pushes Niamh’s buttons.

30 min

Sticks and Stones

Howard’s Respect at Work meeting does not go to plan after tempers fray and some home truths are dished out. Sid is at his end of placement review and can't wait to find out if he has passed or failed.

30 min

Someone Like You

Emma’s romantic weekend away with Howard begins badly after an injury puts him out of action. Sean goes clubbing with Niamh.

30 min

Seen and Not Heard

DCI Driver ends up in danger during an undercover operation and with Rob unable to wait for backup he rushes in alone. The truth about Emma's weekend with Howard is causing them both problems.

30 min

The Ring

Karen feels suspicious after she questions somebody about a missing ring and she is determined to get to the truth. Some plans are made for Sid's last day.

30 min

Noli Me Tangere

Mrs Tembe attempts to help a young girl who has made some shocking claims about her father. Niamh feels suspicious about Sean’s new friend.

30 min

Treehouse

Shots are fired during a car chase. Emma’s in the wrong place at the wrong time and is left feeling scared for her life as she attempts to save another life. But things are about to get a lot worse though.

30 min

Manhunt

DCI Driver is in charge of the investigation into the previous day’s shooting, but ends up being undermined after a superior officer shows up and takes charge.

30 min

Bad Samaritan

Mrs Tembe has a run in with somebody whose importance she doesn't realise, Howard attempts to become involved in a clinical matter.

30 min

Injecting a Little Spice

Driver needs to try and balance her personal and professional life as the investigation continues. Rob enjoys a day off with Karen. Daniel is worried after an elderly couple come to him for Botox.

30 min

Best Served Cold

Jimmi takes a look at Weston and reports back to Noakes. Rob finds himself being drawn into the investigation. Heston becomes involved in a battle involving ice-cream vans.

30 min

The Letterbox

Ayesha attempts to help a mother and daughter who have a shadow hanging over them.

30 min

The Prince

Rob interviews Weston and he finds the past coming back to haunt him.

30 min

Let Them All Talk

The latest counselling session sees a bombshell being dropped as Rob tries to get Weston to talk as 'Treehouse'.

30 min

Golden Ticket

Plans to put Weston in a safe house leaves him in danger as two siblings end up fighting each other over a missing lottery ticket.

30 min

Breaking Point

Weston is still at large and Noakes is on the warpath and turns his suspicions on Rob and Jimmi.

30 min

Shambles

Zara's suspicions regarding her friend's fiance mean there's no chance their wedding will go ahead without a hitch. Howard and Daisy talk to a potential witness to the ambush.

30 min

Reborn

Niamh tries to help a trans woman who questions her decision to live as a woman following an attack on her home. Rob receives a much-needed wake-up call. Mrs Tembe challenges Heston to start a vlog.

30 min

Take Two

Heston starts recording his wine vlog. Ayesha has a very unusual blind date experience.

30 min

Corked

Heston meets up with an old friend and is taken aback by her outrageous behaviour.

30 min

An Act of Charity

Heston is on a high, and Howard has an awkward duty to perform.

30 min

Drop Dead

Karen puts herself at risk to help Rob. News of Heston's vlog spreads like wildfire.

30 min

Sea Whispers

Daniel and Zara work together to earn the trust of a traumatised young runaway.

30 min

Busted

Ayesha helps a student to face up to his problems. Andy is growing restless.

30 min

The Bingo Conspiracy

Mrs Tembe helps an unconventional care home resident come to terms with his wife's death.

30 min

The Heart of England

Andy plays his final card. Rob hunts down the mole. Mrs Tembe dances for a good cause.

30 min

The Reader

Daisy's mask slips. Rob worries for his career. There's a new face at the Mill.

30 min

Resilience

Noakes tries to make amends with his colleagues. Ayesha finds herself tricked by Hayden.

30 min

A Very Reverend Institution

Mrs Tembe gets caught up when members of the Women's Institute kidnap the local vicar.

30 min

Bitter Pill

Al and Hayden get off on the wrong foot. Jimmi has a blast from the past.

30 min

Big Girls Don't Cry

Niamh faces a tough situation when a young woman's mother becomes ill.

30 min

Safety Net

Al is literally left holding the baby when a young girl gives birth and runs away.

30 min

In Search of Happiness

Hayden meets a man desperate to feel happy again - at any cost.

30 min

The Hatchling

Zara helps a patient save an abandoned bird's egg. Mrs Tembe launches Project Happiness.

30 min

Reawakening

Daniel helps a man come to terms with his forgotten past.

30 min

The Pain Barrier

Al has to intervene in a conflict between a patient and his carer.

30 min

Marrow

The aftermath of the Challenge Max celebrations cause Al some discomfort.

30 min

A Proper Copper

Howard panics when Al disappears with important paperwork.

30 min

All the Time in the World

Mrs Tembe pushes the staff for happiness goals. Zara deals with an unexpected visitor.

30 min

Fallen Hero

Niamh deals with a former army major who is struggling to cope with the truth.

30 min

The Man Who Was King

Al has an important decision to make, while Hayden isn't his usual self.

30 min

Spin Doctor

Emma gets the shock of her life when she finally works out what's causing her symptoms.

30 min

Conclusions

The death of his father-in-law causes an ex-pat to make a decision about his own future.

30 min

Time of My Life

Zara asks Sid to come back. Emma talks to Ayesha and Niamh about the pregnancy.

30 min

Spectre of the Rose

Ayesha's threat to expose Hayden backfires, and Emma drops her bombshell on Howard.

30 min

Troubled Waters

Howard tries to make sense of Emma's revelation, and Mrs Tembe has a brainwave.

30 min

Clarity

Emma makes a big decision. Howard shocks Daniel with an admission about his past.

30 min

It Starts with the Shoes

Karen helps a man to find some high heels, but are they really a present for his sister?

30 min

Girl about Town

Sid helps a blogger come to terms with who she is, and Ayesha has a confession to make.

30 min

No Smoke without Fire

Al gets caught up with a gang from the Churchill Estate.

30 min

The Key

Rob meets an old friend with a deadly decision to make.

30 min

The Odd Couple

Niamh helps an odd couple who can't see eye to eye. Howard and Emma go out for coffee.

30 min

Forever

30 min

Junction 10

Daniel, Sid and Anthony compete in their 90 minute charity cycle race. Karen looks in on a patient, Nicola, when her daughter reports her missing. Valerie plans her funeral music. Mrs Tembe tries to warn Sid about Anthony.

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With a mad gunman with a Nazi tattoo on the loose and the Campus surgery in lock-down, Daniel has to deal with a kid who also has a Nazi tattoo, and an older guy with heart problems and spider tattoos.