Peak Practice_
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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Overview
Peak Practice has 12 seasons with 153 episodes spanning 1993-2002.
Maggie O'Neill →
Year context
Peak Practice first aired 33 years ago in 1993.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (12 seasons, 153 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
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 welcome by…
02
Outsiders
Ellie tries to help pensioner Douglas Hart with his cataract problem. However he is stubborn and gets by with a lot of help from his…
03
Growing Pains
Teenager Gemma Sinclair gets an injury whilst training for a running event. Her father; Alan is convinced that Gemma is the next big thing in…
04
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 private clinic that…
05
Impulsive Behaviour
During a medical seminar Rhianne annoys Beth by constantly throwing bits of paper at Jack. After the seminar Rhianne asks Jack if he's free for…
06
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 mate Danny. Jack…
07
Listening Skills
Sarah is concerned when the local shopkeeper returns two of her bounced cheques. Will has a meeting with Peter - a drugs rep who Will…
08
Giddy Heights
Jack and Beth have spent the night together. Beth doesn't want anyone to know about their relationship so she drops Jack off a mile away…
SEASON 2
01
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…
02
Old Habits
Sarah is upset that she and Will haven't received and invitation to the captains ball. Will assures her that it's probably just stuck in the…
03
Love Thy Neighbour
Will and Sarah host a housewarming party. Beth is not happy that Will has invited fundholding advisor Greg Miller and when Sarah tells Greg it's…
04
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 fit to be…
05
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 change her…
06
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 coming…
07
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 meeting an…
08
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 stop buying…
09
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 and apologise…
10
Abbey
Chloe collapses whilst doing the ironing. Jack tells her she is doing so much and must take things easy. News travels around Cardale that a…
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. They have a…
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 dislocated shoulder. Jack…
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 says if she gives…
SEASON 3
01
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 their teacher have become…
02
Tender
New practice nurse Laura Elliott starts work at The Beeches. She's soon thrown out of her depth when Alice demands an appointment during full surgery.…
03
Coming In
Jack, Beth, Will and Isabel have dinner together. However Will is left in the dark over Isabel's cancer. Isabel tells Beth she's coping well and…
04
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. During the wake…
05
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. Will and Kim…
06
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 daughter Joanne…
07
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 greets…
08
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 for Julian's…
09
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! Will and…
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 discuss the new…
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 Jack are delighted.…
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. Joe visits…
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 her…
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 consider leaving.…
15
Other Lives
Jack, Beth and Will attend the solicitors to sign an agreement which allows Will to leave the partnership 5 months earlier then the contract states.…
SEASON 4
01
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 looking…
02
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 the crowd…
03
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…
04
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 that her cancer…
05
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…
06
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 thinks it's discrimination.…
07
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 that much in…
08
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…
09
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 gamble
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 Cardale, while Andrew faces…
SEASON 5
01
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? And a bereaved…
02
The Price
Will suspects that Kate has post-natal depression. But as their baby daughter's health deteriorates, they have to face a much greater threat
03
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 shattering news.…
04
Letting Go
Erica battles with hospital incompetence and Andrew's penny-pinching to save Alice North's life. Will finally ties the knot with Kate, and then says an emotional…
05
Classics
On his way to Erica's birthday party, Andrew is involved in a car crash. Although he is seriously wounded, he battles to save the others.…
06
Lost Feelings
David helps an old friend - now a paraplegic - and his wife to conceive. But will a baby heal the rifts in their marriage?
07
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 the real cause…
08
Running to Hide
David helps bus driver Stan keep his job. But is Stan really as fit as he pretends? Andrew's relationship with accountant Gina Johnson goes beyond…
09
Borrowed Time
Andrew's old friend Phil arrives in Cardale with devastating news which will turn both their lives upside down
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 and…
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 behaviour
12
Priorities
Erica's commitment to the Beeches is tested by her treatment of a single-minded career woman, her stormy relationship with Andrew, and an exciting job offer
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. Can their marriage stand the…
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…
SEASON 6
01
All Fall Down
A meningitis outbreak throws Cardale into chaos. Andrew, Erica and David work around the clock trying to avoid further cases of the disease and convince…
02
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 disease that killed…
03
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 she goes to see Andrew…
04
A Good Son
Andrew is avoiding calls from his family in Liverpool, when he finally gives into Erica's demands and calls them he receives some news that draws…
05
Another Day of Life
Andrew arrives back in Liverpool and is meeting fierce objection from his mother over his treatment of her. Erica is involved in a highly sensitive…
06
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 Attwood family…
07
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 situation is not…
08
The Spinning Wheel
The Beeches staff are slowly alerted to Nicks' web of deceit. It appears his stories and his actions have fooled them all. Back in Liverpool…
09
Glass Houses
The safety of Emma and Tom is David's main priority when Claire's erratic behaviour reaches boiling point. Dawn is slowly recovering from her illness but…
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 for her to…
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 involvement with a schizophrenic patient takes…
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 the eye? Meanwhile Alice…
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 away an unlikely source…
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 wedding initiation test. The…
SEASON 7
01
Race Against Time
Andrew and friend Ronnie are involved in a serious accident whilst rally car racing. Andrew escapes with minor injuries but Ronnie is in danger of…
02
The Ties that Bind
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…
03
Turn a Blind Eye
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…
04
Comrades in Arms
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.…
05
Passion
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…
06
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 from his hands when he…
07
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 hold the surgery together.…
08
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 pregnant patient…
09
Fighting Chance
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…
10
No Bounds
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…
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 death…
12
Single Minded
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…
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 share, The Beeches looks set…
SEASON 8
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Episode 0
01
Breaking Point
Joanna runs into the middle of a medical emergency whilst on her day off. Rita Barratt arrives back in Cardale and back at The Beeches…
02
Alone
Cardale is thrown into a state of shock when Alice is brutally attacked in her own home. Can the pillar of the community recover from…
03
Eskimo Roll
After disaster strikes at their home, Dawn and her children move in with Andrew. But as relations between Andrew and the children are frosty, family…
04
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 that their problems have only…
05
Buying Time
Sam's interest in MS sufferer Anna becomes less then healthy when he lets his heart rule his head. The situation blurs his medical judgement and…
06
Change of Life
Joanna makes a big decision about her relationship with Martin after he starts work at The Beeches. Meanwhile Rita has a health scare and reveals…
07
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 couple…
08
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 vigil by…
09
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 as…
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 and job she…
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 questions to answer about their…
12
Moving On
The end looks nigh for Andrew and Dawn when Keith's presence cracks their already fragile relationship. Will Andrew lose Dawn to a man she feels…
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 knocked sideways…
SEASON 9
01
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 outbreak does nothing to…
02
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 The Beeches. Meanwhile…
03
Family Values
Sam helps Rob come to terms with his parental responsibilities on the anniversary of Allie's death, whilst Kerri tries to persuade Andrew to keep an…
04
Letting Go
A tough time for the Pullen family when Maisy is taken ill. Despite their support towards her recovery, Maisy confides in Joanna that she'd rather…
05
Language of the Eye
Kerri becomes increasingly jealous over Sam's budding relationship with Serena. Meanwhile Andrew becomes involved in the plight of Lucy Turner and finds himself growing fond…
06
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 friends. Serena begins…
07
Truth or Dare
Andrew and Sam are forced to call on their medical expertise when a lorry carrying toxins crashes into The Black Swan, trapping themselves and many…
08
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 back in…
09
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 twist…
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 takes part in…
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 step further. Joanna…
12
Last Orders
Joanna and Tom lay their cards on the table and discuss their commitment towards each other. Whilst Andrew gets cold feet about his relationship with…
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 Daughter conflict, fate intervenes and…
SEASON 10
01
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 with Kate, Sam learns a secret about…
02
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 way to work.…
03
Skin Deep
The Beeches staff are torn as the repercussions of Andrew and Kate's affair takes hold. As the new partnership agreement is about to be signed,…
04
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, Andrew begins to…
05
Absolution
Alex is faced with a big decision when her husband arrives in Cardale looking for a reconciliation. Kate has to decide whether to stay with…
06
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 makes a…
07
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 able to get…
08
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 about the…
09
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 warning sign and…
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 ask questions, resulting…
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 she loses a precious…
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 adds to…
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 when they…
SEASON 11
01
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 move…
02
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's true feelings may…
03
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 physio and their impending wedding.…
04
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 day approaches,…
05
Together we Stand
Alex becomes unsettled at The Beeches when she continuously falls out with Will and Tom. However is it her surgery partners making her unhappy, or…
06
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 time bring them closer? Meanwhile…
07
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 there a chance…
08
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 still…
09
Body Beautiful
Whilst Will and Kate settle back into married life, Tom and Alex clash over a patient's delicate situation. Meanwhile, Alice comes to the rescue of…
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 to rebuild their…
11
Crossfire
Will faces a tough time when his actions are blamed for a patients death. Alex fears she has the same illness that killed her mother,…
12
Blind Spot
As news of Alex's illness spreads, Tom finds it increasingly hard to convince her to follow her consultants advice. Will the pressure from friends and…
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 make a decision…
SEASON 12
01
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 from her operation…
02
Episode 2
More trouble for Will and Kate as secrets about Tony's life are revealed. The new pub landlord sparks off different reactions and Claire gets too…
03
Episode 3
A bitter row develops between Will and Kate when they clash over a patient and struggle to deal with the aftermath of Tony. Cardale becomes…
04
Episode 4
Claire exacts a vindictive revenge when she is accused of stealing from a patient. Tom and Alex discuss their future together whilst Will sinks further…
05
Episode 5
Trainee Dr.Matt Kendal arrives at The Beeches. He instantly makes an impression on Cardale by pronouncing one of it's oldest residents dead. Meanwhile Carol becomes…
06
Episode 6
Alex and Claire are forced to relive their time spent in the army when they witness an army helicopter crash. The scenes of destruction leads…
07
Episode 7
Leanne is the victim of a horrific attack. Shaun and Matt share some football rivalry. Carol gets an apology from Will. Meanwhile the extent of…
08
Episode 8
Kate has an idea to pull Will out of his depression. Claire's infatuation with Alex leads Alex to make a shocking allegation. Tom throws away…
09
Episode 9
Kate's initial rejection of James crumbles when Will pushes her away once again. Matt is receiving some unwanted attention. Tom has a proposal for Alex.…
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 heart from Will…
11
Episode 11
Will is horrified when Claire upsets Charlie and moves into their home. However his rejection of her proves dangerous as she takes revenge in a…
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 Kate to make some important…
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…
SERIES INFO
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Seasons
153
Episodes
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What is Peak Practice about?
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.
Where can I watch Peak Practice?
Peak Practice is available on Prime Video, The CW, Plex, The Roku Channel, Fawesome. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Peak Practice have?
Peak Practice has 12 seasons with 153 episodes total.
Who stars in Peak Practice?
The cast of Peak Practice includes Maggie O'Neill, Susannah Corbett, Eva Pope, Gray O'Brien, Simon Shepherd.
What is the rating of Peak Practice?
Peak Practice has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
Is Peak Practice still running?
Peak Practice has ended. The final episode aired on .
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