Dr. Finlay's Casebook Dr. Finlay's Casebook Dr. Finlay's Casebook is a television drama series that was produced and broadcast by the BBC from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella entitled "Country Doctor", the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s. Cronin was the primary writer for the show between 1962 and 1964. The main characters were Dr. Finlay, the junior partner in the practice, played by Bill Simpson, Dr. Cameron, the craggy senior partner, played by Andrew Cruickshank and Janet, their unflappable housekeeper and receptionist at Arden House, played
Finlay McQuistan Finlay McQuistan Captain Finlay McQuistan (4 October 1896 – 4 September 1950) was a Scottish World War I flying ace who was credited with 11 aerial victories. Finlay McQuistan was the son of Finlay and Agnes J. McQuistan, and was born on 4 October 1896 in Greenock West, Scotland. On 26 June 1916, he was seconded from duty with the III Highland (Howitzer) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, part of the 51st (Highland) Division, to the Royal Flying Corps as a second lieutenant and flying officer. He was assigned to No. 12 Squadron RFC to fly a B.E.2 two-seater reconnaissance machine.