Peak Practice (Complete Season 1) - 2-DVD Set ( Peak Practice - Complete First Series )

Peak Practice (Complete Season 1) - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

$26.99

Alternate Title: Peak Practice - Complete First Series
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
425 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1993 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Lucy Gannon

Written By:
Lucy Gannon

Actors:
Esther Coles ..... Kim Beardsmore (61 episodes, 1993-1998)
Simon Shepherd ..... Dr. Will Preston (52 episodes, 1993-2002)
Hazel Ellerby ..... Chloe White (41 episodes, 1993-1998)
Richard Platt ..... James White (41 episodes, 1993-1998)
Veronica Roberts ..... Laura Elliott (40 episodes, 1995-1998)
Amanda Burton ..... Dr. Beth Glover (36 episodes, 1993-1995)
Kevin Whately ..... Dr. Jack Kerruish (36 episodes, 1993-1995)
Gary Mavers ..... Dr. Andrew Attwood (35 episodes, 1995-2000)
Saskia Wickham ..... Dr. Erica Matthews (28 episodes, 1996-1998)

Synopsis:

This television medical drama probes the nature of doctor-patient relationships in the beautiful English countryside of Derbyshire. The popular series is known for its realistic portrayals of rural life and the often tragic plight of the medical patients. This volume collects every episode of the first series.

Season 1

Sharp Practice

S1, Ep1 May 10, 1993

Outsiders

S1, Ep2 May 17, 1993

Growing Pains

S1, Ep3 May 24, 1993

Roses Around the Door

S1, Ep4 May 31, 1993

Impulsive Behaviour

S1, Ep5 Jun. 7, 1993

Hope to Die

S1, Ep6 Jun. 14, 1993

Listening Skills

S1, Ep7 Jun. 21, 1993

Giddy Heights

S1, Ep8 Jun. 28, 1993

Dr Jack Kerruish returns to the UK after setting up a clinic in Africa. He has dreams of being a country GP and heads to Derbyshire for an interview at the Beeches surgery. The Beeches is run by Dr Beth Glover who took the practice over from her father when he died. Beth's partner at the practice is Dr Will Preston who, at this time, would prefer a day on the golf course to a full days' surgery. After initial tensions and despite Will's concerns, Beth invites Jack to be a partner at the practice. Jack and Beth share and instant chemistry and after several misunderstandings they finally get together towards the end of Series 1. Will on the other hand faces marital problems with his wife Sarah. He is broken when he discovers she has been having an affair with Daniel Acres, a doctor from the rival health centre. Pressure to keep her and their two children, Tony and Julien, in a posh house results in Will committing a fraudulent drugs trial. When his scam is revealed, Sarah threatens to leave him, and in turn Will has a nervous breakdown. Meanwhile, after years of trying for a baby, landlords of the local pub Chloe and James White have a daughter named Sarah-Jane.

The full first series which centers on the dramas of life in a country practice in the Derbyshire dales...

Episodes include: Sharp Practice, Outsiders, Growing Pains, Roses Around The Door, Impulsive Behaviour, Hope To Die, Listening Skills, Giddy Heights.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 14 November, 2006.

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