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 (14)
1. Expansions
Aired 18 April 1999 • 60 min
Cheryl drops a bombshell and Simon is suprised by Ruth.
2. Learning the Game
Aired 25 April 1999 • 60 min
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.
3. Flesh & Blood
Aired 2 May 1999 • 60 min
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.
4. Letting Go
Aired 9 May 1999 • 60 min
A bombshell hits Stephan and Sandra doesn't know whether or not she made the correct decision.
5. Moving On
Aired 16 May 1999 • 60 min
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.
6. Home
Aired 23 May 1999 • 60 min
Peggy proves a natural Italian speaker. Sandra has a trying day as a carer at the local nursing home.
7. Reach for the Stars
Aired 30 May 1999 • 60 min
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.
8. New Moon Arising
Aired 6 June 1999 • 60 min
Under the light of a new moon, Stephan romances Jacqui. Ruth searches for the mother of an abandoned baby.
9. Not My Brother
Aired 20 June 1999 • 60 min
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.
10. A Special Language
Aired 27 June 1999 • 60 min
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.
11. A Higher Duty
Aired 4 July 1999 • 60 min
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.
12. Runaway
Aired 11 July 1999 • 60 min
A tramp comes to Skelthwaite, awakening long-forgotten memories for a newly married couple and Walter, leaving Peggy feeling responsible.
13. Union
Aired 18 July 1999 • 60 min
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.
14. The Letter
Aired 25 July 1999 • 60 min
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.