The District Nurse
Series Overview
The District Nurse is a British television series, produced by BBC Wales and shown on BBC One between 1984 and 1987. The series was a period drama created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland and starred Nerys Hughes as Megan Roberts, the titular district nurse fighting to improve living conditions for the people living in a poverty stricken mining town, Pencwm, in south Wales during the late 1920s. The School scenes were filmed at Pont-y-gof school in Ebbw Vale, shortly before the old school was demolished. The children and teachers at the school were involved in the first two series. The outdoor school and street scenes were filmed at a small village near Tredegar. Most of the houses used have now been demolished, however the street still remains. In the third series, shown in 1987 and set in the early 1930s, Megan had moved on to the seaside town of Glanmor where she worked with a father/son pair of doctors - Emlyn Isaacs and James Isaacs.
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3 Seasons • 36 Episodes
30 min per episode
1984 – 1987
Premiered: Tue, Jan 10, 1984
Julia SmithLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 12: “Mercy Killing?”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Smith, Tony Holland
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Julia Smith
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What is The District Nurse about?
The District Nurse is a British television series, produced by BBC Wales and shown on BBC One between 1984 and 1987. The series was a period drama created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland and starred Nerys Hughes as Megan Roberts, the titular district nurse fighting to improve living conditions for the people living in a poverty stricken mining town, Pencwm, in south Wales during the late 1920s. The School scenes were filmed at Pont-y-gof school in Ebbw Vale, shortly before the old school was demolished. The children and teachers at the school were involved in the first two series. The outdoor school and street scenes were filmed at a small village near Tredegar. Most of the houses used have now been demolished, however the street still remains. In the third series, shown in 1987 and set in the early 1930s, Megan had moved on to the seaside town of Glanmor where she worked with a father/son pair of doctors - Emlyn Isaacs and James Isaacs.
How many seasons does The District Nurse have?
The District Nurse comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The District Nurse?
Key cast members in The District Nurse include Nerys Hughes, Margaret John, Beth Morris, Freddie Jones, John Ogwen.
Who created or directed The District Nurse?
The District Nurse was developed and directed by Julia Smith, Tony Holland.