Where the Heart Is

13+1997•1h 0m•7.7/10

Drama

Ratings

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7.7/10(3)

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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Production

United Productions, Anglia Television, Meridian Broadcasting, Granada Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 6, 1997

Last Aired

September 10, 2006

Networks

ITV1

Created By

Ashley Pharoah, Vicky Featherstone

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Skelthwaite

Air date: 1997-04-06

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

Air date: 1997-04-13

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

Summoned by Bells

Air date: 1997-04-20

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

A Place in the World

Air date: 1997-04-27

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

Air date: 1997-05-04

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

Dream

Air date: 1997-05-11

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.