Seasons & Episodes
The Best Man
The Gilder family head to Ormston for Linda's wedding to Len. After a wild stag do, Len wakes nude in the village. Arthu
Nothing Like the Son
Tom and Arthur clash over the hospital's unconventional management. Meanwhile, Deborah encounters Eddie, who asserts him
The Inspector Calls
Tom and Arthur prepare to meet Cornelius Sibbald, the official responsible for approving the new cottage hospital. Meanw
Buried Treasure
Tom puzzles over local carpenter Bert Cartwright's determination to keep him away, despite Bert's wife's illness. Meanwh
Brothers in Arms
Tom's patience is tested when his father appears to lose focus in their battle to run the village surgery, but unbeknown
Judgement Day
The people of Ormston face an anxious wait as the cottage hospital's future is decided upon by NHS inspector Neville Man
Lost Souls
An abandoned child proves a mystery for Tom, while a haunted parishioner, and a trainload of stuffed animals cause troub
Home to Roost
Deborah's mother arrives in Ormston with surprising news. Meanwhile, Tom has some unusual advice for shopkeeper Mr Boynt
Blood Relations
Fred Mills is reluctant to start medical treatment and instead concentrates on fulfilling his wishlist of activities. A
Fertility Rites
Some villagers are found swigging brandy instead of water when the local supply is cut-off. Meanwhile, Eddie refuses to
His Brother's Keeper
A German war veteran has news of Wilf's missing brother; Arthur throws his back out and must miss a fishing trip.
Old Flames
Wedding bells are ringing in Ormston, but the groom may not be all he claims. Meanwhile, Wilf and Arthur may have met th
The Miracle of Ormston
There's a buzz of excitement around Ormston as a fortune teller arrives. Phyllis receives shocking news. Tom has been so
The Magnificent Colin
An elderly recluse agrees to go to hospital only if Arthur and the Rev. Brewer attend one last party; Jean and Eddie mus
The Last Hurrah, Part One
Tom is angry that Arthur deceived Eugenia; Brewer finalizes the arrangements for Archie's funeral.
The Last Hurrah, Part Two
Eugenia decides to turn the hospital into a platform for Tory propaganda, so Phyllis calls on Labour MP Reg Samuel to gi
A Little Touch of Harry
Phyllis' husband Harry returns to Ormston and she agrees to give him another chance. The pub is still in Harry's name, a
No Regrets
Helen becomes a trainee nurse just as the hospital welcomes its most demanding patient, Elizabeth Grimshaw. Tensions run
A Small Flourish
When Dennis Tyldesley arrives, Hubert Gough thinks that his much younger wife will run off with the mysterious man. Howe
Thick As Thieves
Len and Linda's first foster child arrives and doesn't meet their expectations. Rita, a new barmaid, arrives with ideas
The Doctor Now Departing
Tom discovers that Arthur plans to move to New Zealand and send old friend Donald Newman as his replacement. Eddie has a
And Is There Honey Still for Tea?
Donald Newman, Gilder's replacement, arrives and saves the life of a beautiful young woman. Deborah and Phyllis discover
More Than You Know
Mr. Ffotherington comes to Ormston, and Brewer and Mr. Boynton are suspicious of him. Wilf robs Jean's wedding dress fun
A House Divided
Ormston is united in its determination to win the annual inter-village Pub Olympics against Thursvale so they can use th
Something Old
Jean and Eddie finally get married. Wilf's ex-wife Violet turns up and he insists that he will not attend the wedding if
The Great Leap Forward
Ormston welcomes a new face and bids farewell to an old friend. Donald and Deborah set up a mobile blood bank before Tom
Flying Home
Helen returns to join the villagers in paying their last respects to Tom. Logan's patience is tested by hypochondriac Al
Community Spirits
Deborah continues to run the hospital alongside Newman and becomes involved with Janette Locke, who appears to be abusin
Never Seek to Tell
The Cosgroves prepare for their latest foster child. Logan shelters Albert Tooley, a young army deserter, and Mary Pilli
Apple Day
Ormston prepares for the traditional Apple Day Festival, while Len's cousin Nathan visits.
The Milk of Human Kindness
Both Emma Rowe and Laura contract a fever after they are admitted to hospital, but it could be more than just a simply a
Love Is Where It Falls
Nancy and Wilf swap jobs with predictable results. Nancy woos Nick, but Deborah spends the night during a storm. Charlie
The Element of Surprise
Jean invites Ruby to the Antiques Fair where Ruby gets shot. As Deborah and Logan grow closer, Henry offers Logan a job
A Wrathful God
When the local home for disadvantaged people is forced to close, Deborah takes in Eileen Fisher, one of the residents, b
Someone to Watch Over Me
Phyllis finds herself at the centre of an love triangle. Jean and Eddie get exciting news as they celebrate their first
