Peak Practice (1993–2002)

Stars:

Esther Coles, Simon Shepherd, Gary Mavers

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Esther Coles	...	Kim Beardsmore (73 episodes, 1993-1999)
Simon Shepherd	...	Dr. Will Preston (72 episodes, 1993-2002)
Gary Mavers	...	Dr. Andrew Attwood (71 episodes, 1995-2000)
Margery Mason	...	Alice North (47 episodes, 1993-2002)
Hazel Ellerby	...	Chloe White (46 episodes, 1993-1998)
Veronica Roberts	...	Laura Elliott (46 episodes, 1995-1998)
Richard Platt	...	James White (43 episodes, 1993-1998)
Saskia Wickham	...	Dr. Erica Matthews (38 episodes, 1996-1998)
Maggie O'Neill	...	Dr. Alex Redman (37 episodes, 2000-2002)
Amanda Burton	...	Dr. Beth Glover (36 episodes, 1993-1995)
Kevin Whately	...	Dr. Jack Kerruish (36 episodes, 1993-1995)
Adrian Lukis	...	Dr. David Shearer (35 episodes, 1997-1999)
John Bowler	...	Mike Pullen (34 episodes, 2000-2001)
Shelagh McLeod	...	Kate Preston (32 episodes, 1996-2002)
Sarah Parish	...	Dawn Rudge (30 episodes, 1997-1999)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

countryside | doctor

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Carlton Online

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 May 1993 (UK)

Also Known As:

Elämä käsissä

Filming Locations:

Chestnut Bank, Fritchley, Derbyshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Central Independent Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Saskia Wickham's real-life parents, Jeffrey Wickham and Clair Stewart, played the adoptive parents of her character, Erica Matthews.

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Goofs

Alice North had her gall-bladder removed twice during the series: firstly in Series 1 Peak Practice: Listening Skills and then again in Series 5 Peak Practice: Letting Go.

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Quotes

[to Sam]
Kerri Davidson: You've got cheeks like apples... that's OK: green really suits you!

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Connections

Referenced in The Office: New Girl (2001)

User Reviews

Heartwarming

I've been watching 'Peak Practice' for quite a while now and make it a point to never miss it. What I like most about this serial is its realistic and sensitive probing into the psyche of the doctors and the patients..It portrays life in all its ups and downs, sometimes exhilarating, sometimes cruel..The performances are first rate..Adrian Lukis is absolutely charming and Saskia Wickham is excellent as Errika Matthews, you can't help identifying with her character -she evokes a lot of empathy. What I like most about the serial is the balance the director has achieved in portraying life from both the doctor's and patient's perspective. The plight of the patients in each of the episodes is conveyed realistically. Though a tearjerker, 'Peak Practice' is one of the most touching serials I've seen..With it's beautiful country setting(the serial is set in Derbyshire) it makes a statement for the bitter-sweet life in a very English coutryside...but with stories that are universal and emotions common to all humanity... Check it out