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 (8)
1. Bowl of Cherries
Aired 11 July 2004
Nathan decides to give up uni studies to become an artist instead, and Beth worries that Tom prefers being at the factory than spending time with her. Kate decides to marry her boyfriend.
2. Stormy Weather
Aired 18 July 2004
Tom convinces Anna to go after a new investor for the factory. An elderly patient takes a liking to Beth as she reminds her of her dead sister.
3. Moon River
Aired 25 July 2004
Ozias has Alan fired from the factory, and Luke's first match with the Scorpions has tragic consequences.
4. The Games We Play
Aired 1 August 2004
Unable to take Ozias' bullying anymore, Billy resigns for good.
5. Little Boy Blue
Aired 8 August 2004
Fed up with Tom's overprotectiveness, Anna is torn between saving the factory and remaining loyal to her friends. Luke returns home from hospital but his attitude towards David has changed.
6. Skin Deep
Aired 15 August 2004
Nathan discovers that Alice has been two-timing them. An accusation by a wife of a man who suffered severe burns puts Billy's and Sally's marriage under strain.
7. Body & Soul
Aired 22 August 2004
Ozias suffers from a cerebral aneurysm, but before being admitted to hospital, he tries to ruin the factory once and for all. Beth takes the local widows on an excursion but her water breaks halfway through the journey.
8. Never Can Say Goodbye
Aired 29 August 2004
A foster mother struggles to cope with her foster son returning to his natural mother.