Series 1

1. Skelthwaite

1997-04-06 · 60m

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.

2. Things Fall Apart

1997-04-13 · 60m

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

3. Summoned by Bells

1997-04-20 · 60m

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

4. A Place in the World

1997-04-27 · 60m

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.

5. King Walter

1997-05-04 · 60m

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

6. Dream

1997-05-11 · 60m

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.