Starring Pam Ferris and Sarah Lancashire, this series attracted more than ten million viewers in the UK. The series was nominated for four national Television Awards between 1997 and 1998 for Most Popular Actress and Most Popular Drama. It was a hugely successful prime-time drama for ITV1, and told the engaging story of family, love, life and people's ever-changing fortunes in rural England.
Set against the rugged landscape of Yorkshire, this popular programme follows the busy public and private lives of District Nurses, as they bring nursing and emotional care to the needy - young and old alike. This series, released by Network and never available on DVD before, contains all six episodes in a two-disc set.
| Episode Title | Synopsis | Original Tx. Date |
|---|---|---|
| Skelthwaite | Attempting to do the right thing lands District Nurse Peggy Snow in serious trouble, when a grieving son makes grave allegations. Ruth Goddard
takes on parental duties when she has a baby boy and Peggy shares her concerns about her son Stephen with her husband Vic when she discovers an
item of underwear - ladies underwear - in an unexpected place. Directed by Herbert Wise | 6.4.97 |
| Things Fall Apart | Peggy sets out to investigate what lies behind a young boy's behavioral problems and comes up with a surprising answer in the end. There are
surprises too for schoolteacher Wendy Atkins when Peggy returns her lost underwear. Directed by Herbert Wise | 13.4.97 |
| Summoned by Bells | A bizarre incident in a nursing home turns into a nightmare for Ruth when her baby Alfie is abducted by one of the residents. There is turmoil too for
Stephen, confronting the fact that Wendy Atkins is leaving his life forever. Vic Snow makes a new friend who could have quite an effect when he
arrives in Skelthwaite... Directed by Anthony Garner | 20.4.97 |
| A Place in the World | A trip to Scarborough for a conference brings back memories for Ruth Goddard when she bumps into an old flame who has never forgotten her.
Peggy has a novel experience giving a speech and Stephen Snow has an adventure far afield. Back home, the Skelthwaite Scorpions are feeling the
impact of their new recruit... Directed by Anthony Garner | 27.4.97 |
| King Walter | Walter causes a crisis when his flat catches fire. There are rows between Simon and Ruth Goddard over Ruth's commitment to work. Peggy and her
son Stephen reach an understanding that's long overdue. Then, on the night of Peggy's birthday, Walter discovers he owes his life to his friends in
Skelthwaite. Directed by Anthony Garner | 4.5.97 |
| Dream | The Skelthwaite Scorpions prepare to do battle for the honor of the town against formidable opponents. Peggy and Ruth discover an intriguing
situation when they visit a pig fanner's wife who reveals a distressing secret. Meanwhile, Stephen Snow awaits a letter that could mean bidding
farewell to Skelthwaite. Directed by Jan Sargeant | 11.5.97 |