Where the Heart Is
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.
Cast: Lesley Dunlop, Christian Cooke, Philip Middlemiss
6 episodes
- 1. SkelthwaiteWest 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.PGCC1 h 0 minApr 6, 1997
- 2. Things Fall ApartPeggy sets about investigating a small boy's behavioural problems.PGCC1 h 0 minApr 13, 1997
- 3. Summoned by BellsA seemingly-trivial incident at a nursing home turns into a nightmare for Ruth.PGCC1 h 0 minApr 20, 1997
- 4. A Place in the WorldThe 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.PGCC1 h 0 minApr 27, 1997
- 5. King WalterWalter's flat catches fire. Simon and Ruth quarrel over Ruth's job and Stephan's agreement with Peggy is long overdue.PGCC1 h 0 minMay 4, 1997
- 6. DreamThe 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.PGCC1 h 0 minMay 11, 1997
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Where the Heart Is
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ashley Pharoah, Vicky Featherstone
- Studio
- United Productions, Anglia Television, Meridian Broadcasting
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
