Peak Practice

Andrew and friend Ronnie are involved in a serious accident whilst rally car racing. Andrew escapes with minor injuries, but Ronnie is in danger of losing his life if he doesn't receive urgent care.

Alice welcomes home daughter Patricia and granddaughter Nikki who have come to Cardale to get medical treatment for Nikki's leukemia.

Joanna becomes over-involved with a patient and soon regrets her actions. Alice and Nikki wait to see if their transplant has been successful, and old flames reignite between David and Patricia.

Despite knowing what they stand to lose, David and Patricia continue their affair. Unbeknownst to them, Alice is aware that something is brewing between them.

David's affair with Patricia begins to affect his work at the practice. Andrew doesn't understand what is wrong with him but Joanna is well aware of the fact he is cheating on Claire.

As Patricia prepares to leave for America, David agonises over where his future lies. However, the decision may be taken from his hands when he is involved in a serious accident.

Cardale is shaken by the news of David's death. Andrew and Dawn rally round a devastated Claire whilst Joanna tries to hold the surgery together.

Dr. Sam Morgan arrives in Cardale as David's locum. He is thrown straight into the deep end when he has to tell a pregnant patient she has cervical cancer.

The Beeches staff decides to help the fight to save the community hospital. They find a true ally in Ronnie, who uses his experience to their advantage.

Dawn throws herself into organising a barn dance to raise money for the community hospital. Elsewhere, there are complications for the Sinclairs when Alison develops a blood clot.

Dawn is affected when a patient requests a referral for breast implants. She is unnerved when Andrew agrees and wonders how he would feel if her breast cancer was to return.

Claire announces she is selling David's share of the practice. As David owned the larger share, it looks set to fold unless Andrew can convince Joanna to become a full partner.