Series 8

1. Bowl of Cherries

2004-07-11

Nathan decides to give up uni studies to become an artist instead, and Beth worries that Tom prefers being at the factory than spending time with her. Kate decides to marry her boyfriend.

2. Stormy Weather

2004-07-18

Tom convinces Anna to go after a new investor for the factory. An elderly patient takes a liking to Beth as she reminds her of her dead sister.

3. Moon River

2004-07-25

Ozias has Alan fired from the factory, and Luke's first match with the Scorpions has tragic consequences.

4. The Games We Play

2004-08-01

Unable to take Ozias' bullying anymore, Billy resigns for good.

5. Little Boy Blue

2004-08-08

Fed up with Tom's overprotectiveness, Anna is torn between saving the factory and remaining loyal to her friends. Luke returns home from hospital but his attitude towards David has changed.

6. Skin Deep

2004-08-15

Nathan discovers that Alice has been two-timing them. An accusation by a wife of a man who suffered severe burns puts Billy's and Sally's marriage under strain.

7. Body & Soul

2004-08-22

Ozias suffers from a cerebral aneurysm, but before being admitted to hospital, he tries to ruin the factory once and for all. Beth takes the local widows on an excursion but her water breaks halfway through the journey.

8. Never Can Say Goodbye

2004-08-29

A foster mother struggles to cope with her foster son returning to his natural mother.