Peak Practice 1993
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Peak Practice is a British medical drama series that centers on the professional and personal lives of the doctors and staff at a general practitioner surgery. The show is set in Cardale, a fictional town located in the Derbyshire Peak District. The series aired on ITV from May 10, 1993, until January 30, 2002. During its run, it was considered one of the network's most successful programs. The original cast featured Kevin Whately as Dr. Jack Kerruish, Amanda Burton as Dr. Beth Glover, and Simon Shepherd as Dr. Will Preston. As the series progressed over several years, the roster of doctors at the practice changed multiple times. The narrative follows the partners at the clinic, including Dr. Beth Glover, who served as the first senior partner after inheriting the practice from her father. The production utilized the Staffordshire village of Longnor to represent the setting of Cardale for the final series. The show also depicts the marriage of characters Jack Kerruish and Beth Glover.
Should you watch it?
“This British medical drama follows the lives and professional challenges of doctors at a rural GP surgery.”
- focuses on rural healthcare pressures
- features an evolving ensemble cast
- the cast changes significantly over time
Watch it if you enjoy classic British medical dramas set in picturesque rural locations.
The series depicts the day-to-day professional and personal lives of medical staff in a GP surgery.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Sharp Practice May 10, 1993
- E2 Outsiders May 17, 1993
- E3 Growing Pains May 24, 1993
- E4 Roses Around the Door May 31, 1993
- E5 Impulsive Behaviour Jun 7, 1993
- E6 Hope to Die Jun 14, 1993
- E7 Listening Skills Jun 21, 1993
- E8 Giddy Heights Jun 28, 1993
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 In Good Faith Mar 1, 1994
- E2 Old Habits Mar 8, 1994
- E3 Love Thy Neighbour Mar 16, 1994
- E4 Act of Remembrance Mar 22, 1994
- E5 Enemy Within Mar 30, 1994
- E6 Long Weekend Apr 6, 1994
- E7 Chance Encounter Apr 13, 1994
- E8 Life Changes Apr 19, 1994
- E9 A Brave Face Apr 26, 1994
- E10 Abbey May 3, 1994
- E11 Perfect Love May 10, 1994
- E12 Power Games May 17, 1994
- E13 Happy Ever After May 24, 1994
Season 3 · 15 episodes
- E1 Light at the End of the Tunnel Jan 31, 1995
- E2 Tender Feb 7, 1995
- E3 Coming In
- E4 Losing Out Feb 28, 1995
- E5 To Have and To Hold Mar 7, 1995
- E6 Fighting Chance Mar 14, 1995
- E7 Family Ties Mar 21, 1995
- E8 Ill Winds
- E9 A Normal Life Apr 4, 1995
- E10 Walking Away Apr 11, 1995
- E11 Bedside Manner
- E12 Giving Up Apr 25, 1995
- E13 Nobody's Fault May 2, 1995
- E14 Life and Soul May 9, 1995
- E15 Other Lives May 16, 1995
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Holding it Together Feb 27, 1996
- E2 A New Life Mar 5, 1996
- E3 New Horizons Mar 12, 1996
- E4 Looking Back Mar 19, 1996
- E5 Whipping Boy Mar 26, 1996
- E6 Close Ties Apr 2, 1996
- E7 In Safe Hands Apr 9, 1996
- E8 Partners Apr 16, 1996
- E9 Running on Empty Apr 23, 1996
- E10 Heart and Soul Apr 30, 1996
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 Eye of the Storm Jan 14, 1997
- E2 The Price Jan 21, 1997
- E3 Innocent Blood Jan 28, 1997
- E4 Letting Go Feb 4, 1997
- E5 Classics Feb 11, 1997
- E6 Lost Feelings Feb 18, 1997
- E7 Home Truths Mar 4, 1997
- E8 Running to Hide Mar 11, 1997
- E9 Borrowed Time Mar 18, 1997
- E10 Tough Love Mar 25, 1997
- E11 State of Mind Apr 1, 1997
- E12 Priorities Apr 8, 1997
- E13 A Change of Heart Apr 15, 1997
- E14 Fight or Flight Apr 22, 1997
Frequently asked questions
When did the series air?
Peak Practice aired on ITV from 10 May 1993 to 30 January 2002.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in Cardale, a fictional town located in the Derbyshire Peak District.
Who were the original lead actors?
The series originally starred Kevin Whately, Amanda Burton, and Simon Shepherd.
What is the premise of the show?
The show revolves around the lives of doctors and staff working at a GP surgery.
Was the filming location consistent?
While the series was based in the Derbyshire area, the filming location for Cardale changed to the village of Longnor for the final series.