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 5)
Happiness (Episode 1)
Air date: 2001-04-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Some disturbing news arrives for Vic. A perfect family struggle to come to turns with a troubled past leading to help comng from Anna and Karen. Karen turns 40.
Runaways (Episode 2)
Air date: 2001-04-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jess dissappears leaving Karen and David worried. Stephan gets an offer from a former girlfriend that could drastically change his life and an elderly patients wife is put into care.
Sanctuary (Episode 3)
Air date: 2001-05-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jess gets a job while Stephan gets a new one. Karen visits a rather odd house.
Choices (Episode 4)
Air date: 2001-05-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jess falls for a new bloke leaving Henry heartbroken. Anna has a dilemma of her own but tries to help a young couple with a life changing dilemma of their own.
The Ties That Bind (Episode 5)
Air date: 2001-05-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Anna finally finds the courage to tell Simon that she is pregnat and a galmorous blonde arrives and cause mayhem.
Home to Roost (Episode 6)
Air date: 2001-05-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A breath of fresh air is brought to the health centre by a new pretty young nurse.
Faith (Episode 7)
Air date: 2001-06-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Karen and Anna believe that a patients treatment is being put at risk by a faith healer and are angry about it. The room over the pub is a little too noisy for the new nurse Beth.
Pound of Flesh (Episode 8)
Air date: 2001-06-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A mysterious young man causes havoc when he comes to Skelthwaite looking for his long-lost father.
Damage (Episode 9)
Air date: 2001-06-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Luke and Oscar continue to cause trouble as Karen readies for a life-changing journey. Dick and Cheryl confront Oscar.
Too Much Too Young (Episode 10)
Air date: 2001-07-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A schoolgirl confides her pregnancy in Anna.
Temptation (Episode 11)
Air date: 2001-07-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Karen and her mother have a strained reunion after which her mother atys for a few days at Karen's house.
As Time Goes By (Episode 12)
Air date: 2001-07-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: One year after Peggy's fatal car crash, loved ones hold a memorial service.
Declaration (Episode 13)
Air date: 2001-07-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A dreaded letter arrives for Beth. Linda is still staying with Karen and it's election time.
Sticks & Stones (Episode 14)
Air date: 2001-07-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: An attractivr new employee at Goddard's sets hearts a-flutter, but what secret does he hide? Karen's mother has devastating news.
Cats & Dogs (Episode 15)
Air date: 2001-08-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The nurses get more than they bargain for when Anna organises a darts match in The Skelthwaite Arms.
The Team (Episode 16)
Air date: 2001-08-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: David is caught up in a lucrative scam while Glenn wants nothing to do with Marie or her baby.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 10
Episodes 14
Episodes 16
Episodes 16
Episodes 12
Episodes 9
Episodes 8
Episodes 10
Episodes 9