Peak Practice (1993)
A long-running British medical drama set among the hills of the Derbyshire Peak District, following the dedicated GPs of a small rural surgery.
Peak Practice - Series Information
- Original Title: Peak Practice
- First Air Year: 1993
- Last Air Year: 2002
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 55 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 12
- Number of Episodes: 153
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: May 10, 1993 (United States - TV-14), May 10, 1993 (Canada - 14+), May 10, 1993 (Australia - M)
- Networks: ITV1
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
- Alternative Titles: اوج طبابت (IR)
Peak Practice - Plot
Peak Practice is a British drama series about a GP surgery in Cardale — a small fictional town in the Derbyshire Peak District — and the doctors who worked there. It ran on ITV from 10 May 1993 to 30 January 2002 and was one of their most successful series at the time. It originally starred Kevin Whately as Dr Jack Kerruish, Amanda Burton as Dr Beth Glover and Simon Shepherd as Dr Will Preston, though the roster of doctors would change many times over the course of the series. Cardale was based on the Staffordshire village of Longnor for the final series, but was previously based in the Derbyshire village of Crich, although certain scenes were filmed at other nearby Derbyshire towns and villages, most notably Matlock, Belper and Ashover.
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Peak Practice - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Gary Mavers
- Simon Shepherd
- Margery Mason
- Esther Coles
- Susannah Corbett
- Joseph Millson
- Deborah Grant
- Hazel Ellerby
- Veronica Roberts
- Gray O'Brien
Writers
- Lucy Gannon
- James Stevenson
- Stewart Harcourt
- Stuart Morris
- Andy de la Tour
Peak Practice - FAQs
Where can you stream Peak Practice online?
Peak Practice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video (including with Ads), The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex Channel, and Fawesome. Several of these options are free with ads, making the series widely accessible to viewers in the United States.
Is Peak Practice based on a true story?
Peak Practice is not based on a specific true story, but it was inspired by the realities of rural general practice in Britain. The fictional village of Cardale was modelled on real Derbyshire and Staffordshire locations, lending the series an authentic sense of place and community.
Who are the main actors in Peak Practice?
The series featured a rotating ensemble cast over its run. Key performers include Gary Mavers, Simon Shepherd, Margery Mason, Esther Coles, Susannah Corbett, Joseph Millson, Deborah Grant, Hazel Ellerby, Veronica Roberts, and Gray O'Brien. Earlier seasons starred Kevin Whately and Amanda Burton.
How many seasons and episodes does Peak Practice have?
Peak Practice ran for 12 seasons and a total of 153 episodes. Season 1 began with 8 episodes, while most subsequent seasons comprised 13 to 15 episodes each. The series aired on ITV from May 1993 through January 2002.
Why did Kevin Whately leave Peak Practice?
Kevin Whately departed Peak Practice after Season 5 to pursue other projects, most notably his continuing role as Sergeant Lewis in the Inspector Morse franchise. His exit was one of several major cast changes the show underwent across its long run, as the GP surgery's roster evolved season by season.
Where was Peak Practice actually filmed?
The fictional village of Cardale was primarily filmed in Crich, Derbyshire, with additional scenes shot in Matlock, Belper, and Ashover. For the final season, production relocated to Longnor in Staffordshire. The authentic Peak District landscapes became a defining visual element of the series.
What is the content rating for Peak Practice?
Peak Practice carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. It is rated 14+ in Canada and M in Australia, reflecting its mature dramatic themes involving medical cases and personal relationships.
What is Peak Practice about?
Peak Practice follows the doctors and staff of a GP surgery in Cardale, a fictional village in the Derbyshire Peak District. The drama blends medical cases with the personal lives of its characters, exploring rural community life across 12 seasons. It was one of ITV's most successful long-running dramas.
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