Peak Practice
Peak Practice

Peak Practice

1993 12 Seasons 152 Episodes ⭐ 6.5 Drama

Peak Practice is a British drama series about a GP surgery in Cardale — a small fictional town in the Derbyshire Peak District — and the doctors who worked there. It ran on ITV from 10 May 1993 to 30 January 2002 and was one of their most successful series at the time. It originally starred Kevin Whately as Dr Jack Kerruish, Amanda Burton as Dr Beth Glover and Simon Shepherd as Dr Will Preston, though the roster of doctors would change many times over the course of the series. Cardale was based on the Staffordshire village of Longnor for the final series, but was previously based in the Derbyshire village of Crich, although certain scenes were filmed at other nearby Derbyshire towns and villages, most notably Matlock, Belper and Ashover.

Peak Practice is a British drama series about a GP surgery in Cardale — a small fictional town in the Derbyshire Peak District — and the doctors who worked there. It ran on ITV from 10 May 1993 to 30 January 2002 and was one of their most successful series at the time. It originally starred Kevin Whately as Dr Jack Kerruish, Amanda Burton as Dr Beth Glover and Simon Shepherd as Dr Will Preston, though the roster of doctors would change many times over the course of the series. Cardale was based on the Staffordshire village of Longnor for the final series, but was previously based in the Derbyshire village of Crich, although certain scenes were filmed at other nearby Derbyshire towns and villages, most notably Matlock, Belper and Ashover.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Sharp Practice

Dr Jack Kerruish finishes his last day at The Dry River Clinic in Africa. Jack is moving back to England as he not welco

EP 2

Outsiders

Ellie tries to help pensioner Douglas Hart with his cataract problem. However he is stubborn and gets by with a lot of h

EP 3

Growing Pains

Teenager Gemma Sinclair gets an injury whilst training for a running event. Her father; Alan is convinced that Gemma is

EP 4

Roses Around the Door

Chloe's sister Val is desperate for a baby. Will tells her that her only option is IVF treatment. He has found her priva

EP 5

Impulsive Behaviour

During a medical seminar Rhianne annoys Beth by constantly throwing bits of paper at Jack. After the seminar Rhianne ask

EP 6

Hope to Die

Jack is called out to Frances Barratts house. He has a heart condition and has collapsed after a night out with best mat

EP 7

Listening Skills

Sarah is concerned when the local shopkeeper returns two of her bounced cheques. Will has a meeting with Peter - a drug

EP 8

Giddy Heights

Jack and Beth have spent the night together. Beth doesn't want anyone to know about their relationship so she drops Jack

EP 1

In Good Faith

Jack and Beth give Will a few days off as he and Sarah are moving house. Beth asks Will how things are going he says he

EP 2

Old Habits

Sarah is upset that she and Will haven't received and invitation to the captains ball. Will assures her that it's probab

EP 3

Love Thy Neighbour

Will and Sarah host a housewarming party. Beth is not happy that Will has invited fundholding advisor Greg Miller and wh

EP 4

Act of Remembrance

Douglas Hart plans to attend the spitfire flypast with his army pals. Alice doesn't think he should be going as he's not

EP 5

Enemy Within

Chloe goes to see Jack. He is concerned about her - she's not getting any better. The hospital say they will have to cha

EP 6

Long Weekend

Jack receives a package. It is a key from his ex-girlfriend Karen. She calls him at the surgery and asks him when he is

EP 7

Chance Encounter

Will asks Beth if she can cover his nightcalls as he wants to help celebrate the local footie win. She says no, she's me

EP 8

Life Changes

Will and Sarah continue to struggle with money. Sarah tells Will she's run out of access on their card, he tells her to

EP 9

A Brave Face

Jack, Beth and Will have dinner to talk over the final fundholding plans. Jack and Beth thank Will for all is hard work

EP 10

Abbey

Chloe collapses whilst doing the ironing. Jack tells her she is doing so much and must take things easy. News travels a

EP 11

Perfect Love

Jack and Beth visit Beth's friends Annie and Dominic. Beth sees them as the ideal couple whilst Jack is not so sure. The

EP 12

Power Games

Beth is called out to Bob Massey who has suffered a mild heart attack. Frank Hooley arrives at The Beeches with a dislo

EP 13

Happy Ever After

The police arrive at Alice's house. They have a warrant for her arrest because she hasn't paid her council tax. They say

EP 1

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Jack is observing with the cave rescue team when they are called out to an emergency. A group of schoolchildren and thei

EP 2

Tender

New practice nurse Laura Elliott starts work at The Beeches. She's soon thrown out of her depth when Alice demands an ap

EP 3

Coming In

Jack, Beth, Will and Isabel have dinner together. However Will is left in the dark over Isabel's cancer. Isabel tells Be

EP 4

Losing Out

Its' the day of Isabel's funeral. The residents of Cardale turn out in force to say their goodbyes and to support Beth.

EP 5

To Have and To Hold

Jack has returned to Africa with Francine. Kim calls Beth who has overslept and alerts her to the fact that it's 9am.

EP 6

Fighting Chance

Whilst Beth is out shopping she helps a woman; Barbara, who has fallen over and cut her leg. Beth gives Barbara and her

EP 7

Family Ties

Jack arrives home and is unable to get into the house. He has to climb through the window. He arrives at The Beeches and

EP 8

Ill Winds

A freak storm hits Cardale. The Beeches crew head to The Manor for a pub quiz minus Will who is playing happy families f

EP 9

A Normal Life

Beth makes herself an ovulation chart; full of 'red star days' so that she and Jack can find the best time to conceive!

EP 10

Walking Away

After the local football match which the sees the Cardale team defeated, Will joins Jack for a drink at The Manor. They

EP 11

Bedside Manner

Beth and her friend Rose Godfrey go horse riding. Rose guesses that Beth is pregnant. Beth tells her that both she and J

EP 12

Giving Up

Joe Rawlings returns to Cardale and declares to his parents that he has come home to get better; to kick his drug habit.

EP 13

Nobody's Fault

Distance grows between Jack and Beth as he tries his best to reach out to her. He tells Will that he's planning to take

EP 14

Life and Soul

Will meets up with Greg Miller for a round of golf. Greg tells Will that he's too good for The Beeches and should consid

EP 15

Other Lives

Jack, Beth and Will attend the solicitors to sign an agreement which allows Will to leave the partnership 5 months earli

EP 1

Holding it Together

Erica Matthews is lost in the peaks trying to find her way to a house call. On her travels she overtakes a car; on looki

EP 2

A New Life

The folk of Cardale take part in a fun run to raise money for some hospital equipment. Chloe, Erica and Kirsty join in t

EP 3

New Horizons

Erica loses her keys. She goes round to Wills to get the master set. He is missing Tony and Julian and asks her if she'd

EP 4

Looking Back

Chloe's short temper alarms Gary who doesn't know why she is acting so strangely. Chloe has found a lump and is scared t

EP 5

Whipping Boy

Laura has an accident on her way to work when two OAP's run her off the road. Erica puts her in a neck collar and Laura

EP 6

Close Ties

Will tells Andrew he's been thinking it over and thinks he needs to get a female partner. Andrew is gutted and Erica thi

EP 7

In Safe Hands

Andrew's best mate Phil from Liverpool comes to stay with he and Kirsty. Andrew tells Kirsty that he and Phil don't have

EP 8

Partners

Will makes Kate late for work again when he insists she stay in bed for longer. He tells her she should keep some of her

EP 9

Running on Empty

Will and Erica fear for Andrew's career as he tries to help a young medical student. Kate and Will consider taking a gam

EP 10

Heart and Soul

Will blames himself for a simple misdiagnosis, but Kate has an even bigger bombshell to drop. Erica puts down roots in C

EP 1

Eye of the Storm

Andrew returns to Cardale, six months after leaving Will and Erica in the lurch. Can he persuade them to take him back?

EP 2

The Price

Will suspects that Kate has post-natal depression. But as their baby daughter's health deteriorates, they have to face a

EP 3

Innocent Blood

As David's family join him in Cardale, he has to give the parents of a young boy he delivered 11 years ago some shatteri

EP 4

Letting Go

Erica battles with hospital incompetence and Andrew's penny-pinching to save Alice North's life. Will finally ties the k

EP 5

Classics

On his way to Erica's birthday party, Andrew is involved in a car crash. Although he is seriously wounded, he battles to

EP 6

Lost Feelings

David helps an old friend - now a paraplegic - and his wife to conceive. But will a baby heal the rifts in their marriag

EP 7

Home Truths

A lonely mother's cry for help leaves her young son's life hanging in the balance as Andrew and Erica struggle to find t

EP 8

Running to Hide

David helps bus driver Stan keep his job. But is Stan really as fit as he pretends? Andrew's relationship with accountan

EP 9

Borrowed Time

Andrew's old friend Phil arrives in Cardale with devastating news which will turn both their lives upside down

EP 10

Tough Love

A young girl stumbles into Cardale in search of a new start just as Andrew decides to tell Erica how he feels about her

EP 11

State of Mind

When Clare endangers one of David's older patients, it is time for David to face facts about his wife's erratic behaviou

EP 12

Priorities

Erica's commitment to the Beeches is tested by her treatment of a single-minded career woman, her stormy relationship wi

EP 13

A Change of Heart

David struggles to cope with a stubborn pilot suffering from dizzy spells, and also with Clare, just back from hospital.

EP 14

Fight or Flight

When Emma and Tom go missing David and Claire are forced to face up to the reality of her illness - can they get past th

EP 1

All Fall Down

A meningitis outbreak throws Cardale into chaos. Andrew, Erica and David work around the clock trying to avoid further

EP 2

Through a Glass Darkly

Dawn's outlook on life is suddenly changed when she finds a lump on her breast. Terrified she will die from the same di

EP 3

A Matter of Principle

The stability of Claire's mental state is in jeopardy when her tablets start providing her with side effects. But when s

EP 4

A Good Son

Andrew is avoiding calls from his family in Liverpool, when he finally gives into Erica's demands and calls them he rece

EP 5

Another Day of Life

Andrew arrives back in Liverpool and is meeting fierce objection from his mother over his treatment of her. Erica is inv

EP 6

A Change of View

Erica arrives in Liverpool ready to spend the weekend with Andrew and his family but she has her work cut out when the A

EP 7

Body and Soul

Back from Liverpool Andrew is ready to look to his future with Erica but questions arise over her commitment to him. The

EP 8

The Spinning Wheel

The Beeches staff are slowly alerted to Nicks' web of deceit. It appears his stories and his actions have fooled them al

EP 9

Glass Houses

The safety of Emma and Tom is David's main priority when Claire's erratic behaviour reaches boiling point. Dawn is slowl

EP 10

The Ghost in the Machine

When the new doctor from The Health Centre takes a shine to Andrew, Erica realise her true feelings for him. It's time f

EP 11

The Falling Sky

It's time to say goodbye to a much-loved regular as Laura departs for pastures new. Meanwhile Andrew and Claire's involv

EP 12

A Child I Dreamed

Sparks fly between Erica and David when clash over a surrogate case. But is there more to their disagreement then meets

EP 13

Two Things Stand Like Stone

Erica's hen night is a wild affair, which leads to Claire going into labour! However with Erica drunk and David miles aw

EP 14

Once in A Lifetime

Cardale prepares for the wedding of Andrew and Erica but a long line of disasters provides them with the perfect pre wed

EP 1

Race Against Time

Andrew and friend Ronnie are involved in a serious accident whilst rally car racing. Andrew escapes with minor injuries

EP 2

The Ties that Bind

Alice welcomes home daughter Patricia and granddaughter Nikki who have come to Cardale to get medical treatment for Nikk

EP 3

Turn a Blind Eye

Joanna becomes over involved with a patient and soon regrets her actions. Alice and Nikki wait to see if their transplan

EP 4

Comrades in Arms

Despite knowing what they stand to lose David and Patricia continue their affair. Unbeknown to them Alice is aware that

EP 5

Passion

David's affair with Patricia begins to affect his work at The Beeches. Andrew doesn't understand what is wrong with him

EP 6

Map of The Heart - Part 1

As Patricia prepares to leave for America David agonises over where his future lies. However the decision may be taken f

EP 7

Map of The Heart - Part 2

Cardale is shaken by the news of David's death. Andrew and Dawn rally round a devastated Claire whilst Joanna tries to h

EP 8

Before the Lights Go Out

Dr Sam Morgan arrives in Cardale as David's locum. He is thrown straight into the deep end when he has to tell a pregnan

EP 9

Fighting Chance

The Beeches staff decides to help the fight to save the community hospital. They find a true allie in Ronnie who uses hi

EP 10

No Bounds

Dawn throws herself into organising a barn dance to raise money for the community hospital. Andrew and Joanna lend a han

EP 11

Take Her Back

Joanna is caught up in a dangerous situation when she visits a patient who is on the run. Sam is still grieving over the

EP 12

Single Minded

Dawn is affected when a patient requests a referral for breast implants. She is unnerved when Andrew agrees with Joanna'

EP 13

The Nature of Things

Claire arrives back in Cardale and announces she is selling David's share of The Beeches. As David owned the larger shar

EP 1

Breaking Point

Joanna runs into the middle of a medical emergency whilst on her day off. Rita Barratt arrives back in Cardale and back

EP 2

Alone

Cardale is thrown into a state of shock when Alice is brutally attacked in her own home. Can the pillar of the community

EP 3

Eskimo Roll

After disaster strikes at their home, Dawn and her children move in with Andrew. But as relations between Andrew and the

EP 4

Wood for the Trees

Andrew and Dawn face a tough time when Trent becomes seriously ill, however the arrival of Trent's dad Keith signals tha

EP 5

Buying Time

Sam's interest in MS sufferer Anna becomes less then healthy when he lets his heart rule his head. The situation blurs h

EP 6

Change of Life

Joanna makes a big decision about her relationship with Martin after he starts work at The Beeches. Meanwhile Rita has a

EP 7

Close to Heaven - Part 1

Joanna and Martin take on the sensitive case of a terminally ill teenager. Andrew and Sam go out of their way to help a

EP 8

Close to Heaven - Part 2

Joanna and Sam plead with hospital medics and ask them not to give up on trying to revive Andrew. Dawn keeps an anxious

EP 9

The First Stone

Joanna tries her best to get Martin to face up to his true feelings after the loss of his patient. Whilst Sam takes on a

EP 10

Hearts and Minds

When Martin is offered a fantastic job in Sussex, Joanna has to make a hard decision. Stay in Cardale with a community a

EP 11

Not Waving but Drowning

Back from their holiday but not rid of their problems, Andrew and Dawn return to Cardale and have some uncomfortable que

EP 12

Moving On

The end looks nigh for Andrew and Dawn when Keith's presence cracks their already fragile relationship. Will Andrew lose

EP 13

New Beginnings

Andrew finally comes face to face with Keith after Dawn decides to leave Cardale - will he let her walk away? Sam is kno

EP 1

And Then There Were Two

As Andrew decides where his future lies, Joanna and Sam struggle to hold The Beeches together in his absence. A virus ou

EP 2

Close to Home

New arrivals in Cardale as The Pullen family arrive to take over The Black Swan and Physio Kerri Davidson starts work at

EP 3

Family Values

Sam helps Rob come to terms with his parental responsibilities on the anniversary of Allie's death, whilst Kerri tries t

EP 4

Letting Go

A tough time for the Pullen family when Maisy is taken ill. Despite their support towards her recovery, Maisy confides i

EP 5

Language of the Eye

Kerri becomes increasingly jealous over Sam's budding relationship with Serena. Meanwhile Andrew becomes involved in the

EP 6

Once Too Often

Joanna is drawn into an emotional minefield when one of her patients appears to have been mistreated by one of her G.P f

EP 7

Truth or Dare

Andrew and Sam are forced to call on their medical expertise when a lorry carrying toxins crashes into The Black Swan, t

EP 8

Ghosts

Joanna visits Tom in order to break her news to him, however things don't go according to plan when his wife Meg arrives

EP 9

A Test of Faith

Liz is shocked to find out she is pregnant, however as she and Mike begin to accept a new addition to their family, a tw

EP 10

Turning Tides

Carol is faced with some tough decisions when her son returns from the marines full of secrets and shocks for her. Alice

EP 11

Faith, Hope and Love

As Andrew and Kate find their relationship more and more difficult to deal with, Sam and Kerri begin to take theirs a st

EP 12

Last Orders

Joanna and Tom lay their cards on the table and discuss their commitment towards each other. Whilst Andrew gets cold fee

EP 13

Hopes and Dreams

As Joanna's future starts to take shape, Andrew's is falling apart. However when Joanna is caught between a Father and

EP 1

For the Love of The Child

The Beeches staff struggle to pick up the pieces after Joanna's tragic death. Andrew continues his dangerous liaison wit

EP 2

Hit and Run

Alex finds the countryside is not as peaceful as she imagined when she is pushed by a patient and breathalysed on her wa

EP 3

Skin Deep

The Beeches staff are torn as the repercussions of Andrew and Kate's affair takes hold. As the new partnership agreement

EP 4

On A Clear Day

Tom realises it's time to get a nanny for Joe. But will any of the applicants live up to his expectations? Meanwhile, An

EP 5

Absolution

Alex is faced with a big decision when her husband arrives in Cardale looking for a reconciliation. Kate has to decide w

EP 6

Lonely Hearts - Part 1

Carol finds romance, but will her morals get in the way? Meanwhile it's the beginning of the end for Andrew as a patient

EP 7

Lonely Hearts - Part 2

The Beeches staff make their way to London for the hearing against Andrew. But when even his closest friends fail to be

EP 8

Divided We Stand

Will finds it hard to settle back into Cardale when he and Sam don't see eye to eye and awkward questions are asked abou

EP 9

Keeping Up the Act

The pressure from brewery is too much for Mike who discovers he has angina, however he doesn't take the illness as a war

EP 10

Playing God

The plight of a disabled child brings back sad memories for Will. When the case affects his work his partners begin to a

EP 11

Walls of Jericho

Alex comes under a fire when a patients mother disagrees with the treatment of her daughter. Sam cheers up Alice after s

EP 12

Masquerade

Kerri finds out the secret that those dear to have been hiding, the discovery that Sam has also kept her in the dark add

EP 13

Electricity

A horrific car crash puts The Beeches on red alert and requires all hands on deck, however the case is closer to home wh

EP 1

Still Waters

Determined to save her marriage, Kate tries her hardest to get through to Will - but how will he react when he finds her

EP 2

Flesh and Blood

Bridget oversteps the mark when she gets too close to a patient. Tom and Alex brush of their previous kiss, however Tom'

EP 3

Win Some, Lose Some

Nick risks his health to pursue his cycling career, whilst Sam gets himself into deeper trouble to pay for Kerri's physi

EP 4

Trust In Me

The situation between Tom and Alex comes to a head when Tom and Mark clash over a patient. As Sam and Kerri's wedding da

EP 5

Together we Stand

Alex becomes unsettled at The Beeches when she continuously falls out with Will and Tom. However is it her surgery partn

EP 6

Prisoners of the Past

As the anniversary of Emily's death approaches, Will and Kate are forced to face some past demons. Can this poignant ti

EP 7

Private Lives, Public Eye

A charity ball held by the local mayor unites Will, Kate, Tom and Alex. As relations thaw between Will and Kate, is ther

EP 8

Suffer the Little Children

Will offers Kate a place to stay when her house is flooded. Being so close to her again makes Will realise that he is st

EP 9

Body Beautiful

Whilst Will and Kate settle back into married life, Tom and Alex clash over a patient's delicate situation. Meanwhile, A

EP 10

Hidden Agendas

Alex's birthday and a visit from her Dad resurfaces some painful memories from the past. Will she and her father be able

EP 11

Crossfire

Will faces a tough time when his actions are blamed for a patients death. Alex fears she has the same illness that kille

EP 12

Blind Spot

As news of Alex's illness spreads, Tom finds it increasingly hard to convince her to follow her consultants advice. Will

EP 13

Bad Medicine

Tom travels to York to find Alex. However she continues to push him away and forces him back to Cardale. The Pullens mak

EP 1

Episode 1

New faces in Cardale. How will Alex's army pal Claire and Will's son Tony make their mark on Cardale? Has Alex recovered

EP 2

Episode 2

More trouble for Will and Kate as secrets about Tony's life are revealed. The new pub landlord sparks off different reac

EP 3

Episode 3

A bitter row develops between Will and Kate when they clash over a patient and struggle to deal with the aftermath of To

EP 4

Episode 4

Claire exacts a vindictive revenge when she is accused of stealing from a patient. Tom and Alex discuss their future tog

EP 5

Episode 5

Trainee Dr.Matt Kendal arrives at The Beeches. He instantly makes an impression on Cardale by pronouncing one of it's ol

EP 6

Episode 6

Alex and Claire are forced to relive their time spent in the army when they witness an army helicopter crash. The scenes

EP 7

Episode 7

Leanne is the victim of a horrific attack. Shaun and Matt share some football rivalry. Carol gets an apology from Will.

EP 8

Episode 8

Kate has an idea to pull Will out of his depression. Claire's infatuation with Alex leads Alex to make a shocking allega

EP 9

Episode 9

Kate's initial rejection of James crumbles when Will pushes her away once again. Matt is receiving some unwanted attenti

EP 10

Episode 10

Will offers Charlie advice and guidance in a delicate situation. Tom and Alex look for new premises but does a change of

EP 11

Episode 11

Will is horrified when Claire upsets Charlie and moves into their home. However his rejection of her proves dangerous as

EP 12

Episode 12

Shaun's attempts to attract Kerri have disastrous consequences. Alex has a proposal for Tom and it's time for Will and K

EP 13

Episode 13

It's the day of Tom and Alex's wedding but many a twist is waiting for the couple as they prepare to tie the knot. The b

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