Where the Heart Is
Series Overview
In the small, fictional Yorkshire town of Skelthwaite is an engaging story of life, love, family and people’s ever-changing fortunes in rural England. Set against the rugged landscape of Yorkshire, it follows the busy professional and family lives of District Nurses, as they bring nursing and emotional care to young and old alike. The first four series concentrates on the lives of district health nurses Peggy Snow and Ruth Goddard. The story expands to focus on the lives of more Skelthwhaite residents, particularly those related to the nurses as well as those employed in a local toilet tissue factory.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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10 Seasons • 110 Episodes
60 min per episode
1997 – 2006
Premiered: Sun, Apr 6, 1997
Ashley Pharoah
Vicky FeatherstoneLatest Aired Episode
Season 10, Episode 9: “And On the Way I Dropped It”
It's Luke and Megan's wedding day, and all of Skelthwaite is excited. Terri helps Billy practise his speech; they kiss, but both are aghast.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Where the Heart Is - Series 1 titles (1997)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2016-06-30
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashley Pharoah, Vicky Featherstone
Wael Binali
Ian Hopkins
Department Leadership Roster
Wael Binali
Original Music Composer
Ian Hopkins
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Where the Heart Is about?
In the small, fictional Yorkshire town of Skelthwaite is an engaging story of life, love, family and people’s ever-changing fortunes in rural England. Set against the rugged landscape of Yorkshire, it follows the busy professional and family lives of District Nurses, as they bring nursing and emotional care to young and old alike. The first four series concentrates on the lives of district health nurses Peggy Snow and Ruth Goddard. The story expands to focus on the lives of more Skelthwhaite residents, particularly those related to the nurses as well as those employed in a local toilet tissue factory.
How many seasons does Where the Heart Is have?
Where the Heart Is comprises 10 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Where the Heart Is?
Key cast members in Where the Heart Is include Lesley Dunlop, Christian Cooke, Philip Middlemiss, Katy Clayton, Andrew Paul.
Who created or directed Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is was developed and directed by Ashley Pharoah, Vicky Featherstone.