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 (10)
1. Care
Aired 26 June 2005
Anna and David tie the knot. After losing his sister in a fatal car crash, Goddard's employee Danny struggles to look after his niece if it means he has to change his lifestyle.
2. When All This Is Over
Aired 3 July 2005
Danny struggles in his role as a parent. Ozias hires his military coach to train the Scorpions. Luke and Megan discover some shocking news.
3. Stamp of Approval
Aired 10 July 2005
Billy, Joe, David and Danny all go searching for Harding's deputy. Luke and Megan can't decide whom to tell about their pregnancy. New nurse Kim Blakeney arrives at Skelthwaite.
4. Sisters Under the Skin
Aired 17 July 2005
Billy's attempt to stay on the side of the workers backfires. Sally and Anna clash when they discover Megan's shock pregnancy.
5. Together
Aired 24 July 2005
Sally's heavy-handed treatment of Megan and Luke backfires. Kim and Danny can't get their friendship right. Bravely, Jean reveals her illness to her new boyfriend.
6. Legacy
Aired 31 July 2005
Megan and Luke take a natural approach to her pregnancy. Sally is disappointed with life. Laura and Adam Miller are concerned about their son.
7. Brief Encounters
Aired 7 August 2005
Simon Goddard returns from Australia unannounced. Joan can't bring himself to tell Ozias about Alice. Kim's involvement with Alistair Pope becomes increasingly difficult.
8. Peaches and Cream
Aired 14 August 2005
Simon's involvement at Goddard's concerns Anna and David, causing Ozias to resign. Sally's insecure about her marriage. Megan decides not to return to school. Ed and Pete's friendship is on the line.
9. So Long
Aired 21 August 2005
Sally tries to help an emphysema patient reconcile with his grandson. Megan's baby shower holds a few surprises. Meanwhile, Kim and Danny are keeping their relationship from their kids.
10. In a Perfect World
Aired 28 August 2005
Skelthwaite mourns Sally's death. Danny and Cady move into Kim's house. Anna faces a dilemma when she becomes involved in Cathy Saunders' adoption application. The factory makes an unusual contribution to the kids' art fair.