Saskia Wickham
Dr. Erica Matthews
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Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes1997
Peak Practice
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Episode 11997-01-14
Eye of the Storm
Andrew returns to Cardale, six months after leaving Will and Erica in the lurch. Can he persuade them to take him back? And a bereaved husband fights for custody of his epileptic daughter
Episode 21997-01-21
The Price
Will suspects that Kate has post-natal depression. But as their baby daughter's health deteriorates, they have to face a much greater threat
Episode 31997-01-28
Innocent Blood
As David's family join him in Cardale, he has to give the parents of a young boy he delivered 11 years ago some shattering news. Andrew has his powers of persuasion tested by a needle-shy patient whose exotic trip of a lifetime is put in jeopardy by his fear of jabs. And baby Emily's illness continues to put Will and Kate's relationship under strain
Episode 41997-02-04
Letting Go
Erica battles with hospital incompetence and Andrew's penny-pinching to save Alice North's life. Will finally ties the knot with Kate, and then says an emotional goodbye to Cardale. And Andrew and Joanne fall out over where their relationship is heading
Episode 51997-02-11
Classics
On his way to Erica's birthday party, Andrew is involved in a car crash. Although he is seriously wounded, he battles to save the others. But will any of them survive the night? Erica is ruffled when she is called out to treat an unusual patient
Episode 61997-02-18
Lost Feelings
David helps an old friend - now a paraplegic - and his wife to conceive. But will a baby heal the rifts in their marriage?
Episode 71997-03-04
Home Truths
A lonely mother's cry for help leaves her young son's life hanging in the balance as Andrew and Erica struggle to find the real cause of the boy's constant medical problems. Meanwhile, David continues to act as guardian angel for a boy newly released from hospital after receiving chemotherapy for leukaemia
Episode 81997-03-11
Running to Hide
David helps bus driver Stan keep his job. But is Stan really as fit as he pretends? Andrew's relationship with accountant Gina Johnson goes beyond strictly business
Episode 91997-03-18
Borrowed Time
Andrew's old friend Phil arrives in Cardale with devastating news which will turn both their lives upside down
Episode 101997-03-25
Tough Love
A young girl stumbles into Cardale in search of a new start just as Andrew decides to tell Erica how he feels about her and what find out her respond.
Episode 111997-04-01
State of Mind
When Clare endangers one of David's older patients, it is time for David to face facts about his wife's erratic behaviour
Episode 121997-04-08
Priorities
Erica's commitment to the Beeches is tested by her treatment of a single-minded career woman, her stormy relationship with Andrew, and an exciting job offer
Episode 131997-04-15
A Change of Heart
David struggles to cope with a stubborn pilot suffering from dizzy spells, and also with Clare, just back from hospital. Can their marriage stand the strain of her mental illness?
Episode 141997-04-22
Fight or Flight
When Emma and Tom go missing David and Claire are forced to face up to the reality of her illness - can they get past this difficult stage? Meanwhile a fire at Erica's house brings she and Andrew to a decision over their relationship.
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