Peak Practice (1993)
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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Episode 1 - Race Against Time
Release Date: 1999-01-05Andrew and friend Ronnie are involved in a serious accident whilst rally car racing. Andrew escapes with minor injuries but Ronnie is in danger of losing his life if he doesn't receive urgent medical assistance.....Enter Dr Joanna Graham.
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Episode 2 - The Ties that Bind
Release Date:Alice welcomes home daughter Patricia and granddaughter Nikki who have come to Cardale to get medical treatment for Nikki's leukaemia. Andrew has his work cut out with Ronnie and the community hospital whilst Joanna makes an interesting career move and it's time to say goodbye to Kim.
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Episode 3 - Turn a Blind Eye
Release Date:Joanna becomes over involved with a patient and soon regrets her actions. Alice and Nikki wait to see if their transplant has been successful and old flames reignite between David and Patricia
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Episode 4 - Comrades in Arms
Release Date:Despite knowing what they stand to lose David and Patricia continue their affair. Unbeknown to them Alice is aware that something is brewing between them. Meanwhile Joanna surprises everyone with her DIY skills and Andrew takes a trip out of Cardale to help out at a friend's clinic.
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Episode 5 - Passion
Release Date:David's affair with Patricia begins to affect his work at The Beeches. Andrew doesn't understand what is wrong with him but Joanna is well aware of the fact he is cheating on Claire. Elsewhere Claire begins to have her own suspicions about her husband when he fails to attend a family emergency whilst on call.
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Episode 6 - Map of The Heart - Part 1
Release Date: 1999-02-09As Patricia prepares to leave for America David agonises over where his future lies. However the decision may be taken from his hands when he is involved in a serious accident. Will Andrew and Joanna, who are tired of his recent behaviour, be able to save him?
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Episode 7 - Map of The Heart - Part 2
Release Date: 1999-02-23Cardale is shaken by the news of David's death. Andrew and Dawn rally round a devastated Claire whilst Joanna tries to hold the surgery together. As the funeral arrangements are underway Claire learns of David's affair and comes face to face with Patricia.
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Episode 8 - Before the Lights Go Out
Release Date:Dr Sam Morgan arrives in Cardale as David's locum. He is thrown straight into the deep end when he has to tell a pregnant patient she has cervical cancer. Joanna has dinner with old flame Martin Henderson and gets a lot more then she bargained for when it is clear he is still in love with her. Meanwhile the romantic tension between Andrew and Dawn is brought to the fore.
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Episode 9 - Fighting Chance
Release Date:The Beeches staff decides to help the fight to save the community hospital. They find a true allie in Ronnie who uses his experience to their advantage. Sam continues to stand by the Sinclair's in their time of need and Andrew and Dawn try to hide their feelings for each other.
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Episode 10 - No Bounds
Release Date:Dawn throws herself into organising a barn dance to raise money for the community hospital. Andrew and Joanna lend a hand and the evening looks set to be a big hit. Elsewhere there are complications for the Sinclair's when Alison develops a blood clot. Sam prepares them for the fact that their baby has to be delivered now. However not even Sam is prepared for the shock that lies around the corner.
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Episode 11 - Take Her Back
Release Date:Joanna is caught up in a dangerous situation when she visits a patient who is on the run. Sam is still grieving over the death of Alison but Andrew has some news that will brighten his day. Meanwhile Andrew and Dawn finally give into their feelings.
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Episode 12 - Single Minded
Release Date:Dawn is affected when a patient requests a referral for breast implants. She is unnerved when Andrew agrees with Joanna's referral and wonders how he would fell if her breast cancer were to return.
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Episode 13 - The Nature of Things
Release Date: 1999-04-06Claire arrives back in Cardale and announces she is selling David's share of The Beeches. As David owned the larger share, The Beeches looks set to fold unless Andrew can convince Joanna to become a full partner in the practice.......