About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. Skelthwaite
Aired 6 April 1997 • 60 min
West Yorkshire district nurse Peggy Snow decides to help a patient in severe pain and ends up being accused of murder. Meanwhile, her brother Simon and sister-in-law Ruth are about to welcome their baby.
2. Things Fall Apart
Aired 13 April 1997 • 60 min
Peggy sets about investigating a small boy's behavioural problems.
3. Summoned by Bells
Aired 20 April 1997 • 60 min
A seemingly-trivial incident at a nursing home turns into a nightmare for Ruth.
4. A Place in the World
Aired 27 April 1997 • 60 min
The Skelthwaite Scorpians have a new recruit who makes an impact. Ruth travels to Scarborough for a conference, where she bumps into an old flame while Stephan goes to London in search of Wendy.
5. King Walter
Aired 4 May 1997 • 60 min
Walter's flat catches fire. Simon and Ruth quarrel over Ruth's job and Stephan's agreement with Peggy is long overdue.
6. Dream
Aired 11 May 1997 • 60 min
The Scorpians prepare for a match against formidable opponents. A pig farmer's wife reveals a secret to Ruth, and Peggy and Stephan await a letter that could mean he leaves Skelthwaite.