In the small, fictional Yorkshire town of Skelthwaite is an engaging story of life, love, family and people’s ever-changing fortunes in rural England. Set against the rugged landscape of Yorkshire, it follows the busy professional and family lives of District Nurses, as they bring nursing and emotional care to young and old alike. The first four series concentrates on the lives of district health nurses Peggy Snow and Ruth Goddard. The story expands to focus on the lives of more Skelthwhaite residents, particularly those related to the nurses as well as those employed in a local toilet tissue factory.
Where the Heart Is (Season 4)
Breaking the Ice (Episode 1)
Air date: 2000-04-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Nurse Anna Kirkwall is late on her first day. Simon tries to pursuade Ruth to come home from Australia with Alfie. Jakes christening plans are well under way.
No Regrets (Episode 2)
Air date: 2000-05-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A young women is under strain from family life. Ruth refuses to return to Skelthwaite and a new male nurse arrives.
The Dead Zone (Episode 3)
Air date: 2000-05-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The nurses of Skelthwaite become stranded on the moors putting to test their survival skills. Some long-awaited news arrives for Dick and Cheryl.
Shifting Sands (Episode 4)
Air date: 2000-05-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Stephan has a nerve-wracking first day back at school. Chris's bedside manner is a little friendly putting his job in danger. Peggy has to go to Leeds to hear about a possible promotion.
Visiting Rights (Episode 5)
Air date: 2000-05-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Anna appeals for a prisoner to be allowed to visit his sick father. Simon moves in with Henry leaving behind more than painful memories. Peggy reconsiders her offer of promotion.
The Leaving Party (Episode 6)
Air date: 2000-06-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Peggy has her last day at Skelthwaite medical centre. Dick and Cheryl are nervous about meeting Oscar their newly-adopted son for the first time.
The Foreign Field (Episode 7)
Air date: 2000-06-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Anna treats a boy for epilepsy. The Scorpians go to France to play against their twin town. Chris falls for a hitchhiker and Simon has a fling with a french business woman.
Unforgettable (Episode 8)
Air date: 2000-07-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A runaway horse causes a road accident that leaves Peggy and Lucy fighting for their lives. Oscar visits Dick and Cheryl's house for the first time.
A Good Day (Episode 9)
Air date: 2000-07-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Skelthwaite is in mourning after Peggy's death. A glamourous blonde arrives to visit an old friend. A surprise arrives for a farming family.
Friends in Need (Episode 10)
Air date: 2000-07-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Karen and Anna's friendship is put under pressure when Karen starts at the health centre. Peggy's death has left Vic and Lucy struggling to cope. David is annoyed when he finds out how he got his job at Goddard's.
Idle Hands (Episode 11)
Air date: 2000-07-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A nurses night out helps defuse a tense situation between Jacqui and Karen. A lucritive secret is discovered by Chris and Jacqui and Simon beleives his authority is being undermined.
Over The Rainbow (Episode 12)
Air date: 2000-08-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Troubled Oscar is finally gotten through to by Dick and Cheryl. The Snow family can't cope without Peggy but the schools show provides a welcome distraction.
Modern Love (Episode 13)
Air date: 2000-08-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Henry and Jess share an eventful meal. An memorable date for Simon and Anna but for all the wrong reasons. A childs welfare concearns Karen while Cheryl gets a new job.
Legacy (Episode 14)
Air date: 2000-08-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A mysterious virus assails the children of Skelthwaite and Goddards is blamed for it leaving it with closure hanging over it's head. The real culprit is found by Vic after he does some investigating. Chris has a romance while Simon and Annas relationship fails to go anywhere.
Getting Better (Episode 15)
Air date: 2000-08-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A patient is thought to be suffering from domestic abuse while Jess's past causes her relationship trouble.
The Field (Episode 16)
Air date: 2000-09-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Preparations are underway for the Skelthwaite fete bring Anna and Simons relationship to the boil. Stephan and Jacqui decide to marry in secret.
Seasons
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