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Where the Heart Is: Series 1

6 episodes Premiered Apr 6, 1997 Updated Oct 2, 2026

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Skelthwaite

Apr 6, 1997 · 60 min

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

S1·E2 Mytharc

Things Fall Apart

Apr 13, 1997 · 60 min

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

S1·E3 Core

Summoned by Bells

Apr 20, 1997 · 60 min

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

S1·E4 Core

A Place in the World

Apr 27, 1997 · 60 min

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 se

S1·E5 Mytharc

King Walter

May 4, 1997 · 60 min

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

S1·E6 Mytharc

Dream

May 11, 1997 · 60 min

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 Skelthw