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 (12)
1. No Turning Back
Aired 21 April 2002
Simon has a surprise for Anna, and a new family sets tongues wagging in town.
2. Relative Strangers
Aired 28 April 2002
Karen and Beth reunite an estranged family when a baby girl goes missing, Vic makes a shocking announcement.
3. Happy Returns
Aired 5 May 2002
The Buckleys face a family crisis, and an old flame of David's threatens to cause trouble.
4. Trust
Aired 12 May 2002
Karen's secret past is revealed by Evelyn, and Simon is getting cold feet about his impending nuptials.
5. In Your Dreams
Aired 19 May 2002
Simon's business is crumbling, and he feels guilty over his fling with Evelyn.
6. United We Stand
Aired 26 May 2002
A heartbroken Anna faces fresh pressure over the future of the factory now Simon has put it in Amy's name.
7. Hold My Hand
Aired 2 June 2002
Karen is attacked. Luke gets into huge trouble at school. Tom proposes to Beth.
8. Don't Let Go
Aired 9 June 2002
A wedding cake reminds Anna of lost happiness. Karen struggles to forgive Garth.
9. Never Alone
Aired 16 June 2002
A teacher's forgetfulness puts her pupils at risk. Anna tries to impress a bank manager but loses her temper.
10. Flesh & Blood
Aired 23 June 2002
Baby Amy is rushed into hospital with suspected meningitis, and Molly is being bullied in school.
11. Count on Me
Aired 30 June 2002
When an elderly man is discovered injured by the side of the road, the nurses get involved in the hunt for the hit-and-run motorcyclist.
12. Extra Time
Aired 7 July 2002
The factory in Skelthwaite employs a new arrival in town, a mother of five.