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 3)
Expansions (Episode 1)
Air date: 1999-04-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Cheryl drops a bombshell and Simon is suprised by Ruth.
Learning the Game (Episode 2)
Air date: 1999-04-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Michael's future as a proffessional athlete is jeopardised after Vic takles him in a game. Alison and Stephan stay out all night while a business plan is prepared by Simon.
Flesh & Blood (Episode 3)
Air date: 1999-05-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Two brothers who have spent the best part of their lives fighting finally reconcile after one of them suffers a stroke. Simon and Ruth have devastating news.
Letting Go (Episode 4)
Writer: Toby Whithouse
Air date: 1999-05-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A bombshell hits Stephan and Sandra doesn't know whether or not she made the correct decision.
Moving On (Episode 5)
Air date: 1999-05-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: One of Jacqui's patients' money goes missing and she's the prime suspect, leaving her struggling to cope alone as Stephan is at university.
Home (Episode 6)
Air date: 1999-05-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Peggy proves a natural Italian speaker. Sandra has a trying day as a carer at the local nursing home.
Reach for the Stars (Episode 7)
Air date: 1999-05-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A team building weekend is organised by Henry for the men. The girls have a night out but the evening turns out to be anything but fun when Alison and Jacqui finallly meet.
New Moon Arising (Episode 8)
Air date: 1999-06-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Under the light of a new moon, Stephan romances Jacqui. Ruth searches for the mother of an abandoned baby.
Not My Brother (Episode 9)
Air date: 1999-06-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: An unpopular propsal is made by Vic, who suggests merging the two rugby teams. Alfie is now fully recovered but Ruth can't accept it. Tom Lewis suspects his wife is having an affair and attacks the man he thinks is her lover.
A Special Language (Episode 10)
Air date: 1999-06-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ruth and Simon quarrel about money, ending in Ruth throwing Simon out. A teacher's family as well as Peggy and Stephan are hit hard when tragedy strikes.
A Higher Duty (Episode 11)
Air date: 1999-07-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The newly merged rugby team fights among themselves, leaving Vic's dreams shattered. Simon and Ruth's relationship is at its worst while Stephan and Jacqui are together once more.
Runaway (Episode 12)
Air date: 1999-07-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A tramp comes to Skelthwaite, awakening long-forgotten memories for a newly married couple and Walter, leaving Peggy feeling responsible.
Union (Episode 13)
Air date: 1999-07-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The stress of home and work life proves too much for Simon. Ruth makes a difficult decision about her future. Dick finally lets go of the past.
The Letter (Episode 14)
Air date: 1999-07-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A baby is born into the Snow family. Keith makes business out of the cold frost assailing Skelthwaite, and Peggy and Ruth are haunted by ghosts from the past.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 10
Episodes 14
Episodes 16
Episodes 16
Episodes 12
Episodes 9
Episodes 8
Episodes 10
Episodes 9