Series · 1997–2006Ended

Where the Heart Is

Name: Where the Heart Is
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-04-06
Cast: Lesley Dunlop, Christian Cooke, Philip Middlemiss, Katy Clayton, Andrew Paul

7.7·10 seasons·110 episodes·60 min avg.·United Kingdom

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.

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Apr 6, 1997

West 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.

Things Fall Apart

Apr 13, 1997

Peggy sets about investigating a small boy's behavioural problems.

Summoned by Bells

Apr 20, 1997

A seemingly-trivial incident at a nursing home turns into a nightmare for Ruth.

A Place in the World

Apr 27, 1997

The 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.

King Walter

May 4, 1997

Walter's flat catches fire. Simon and Ruth quarrel over Ruth's job and Stephan's agreement with Peggy is long overdue.

Dream

May 11, 1997

The 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.