S8 E1 • Bowl of Cherries

Anna and David have a secret romance. Nathan decides to give up university to become an artist. Beth worries that Tom prefers spending time at the factory to being with her. Kate decides to marry her boyfriend who has Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Première diffusion : 11 juillet 2004

S8 E2 • Stormy Weather

Sally decides she wants a baby, but Billy has other plans. Anna pretends to be single in order to impress a potential investor. Beth reminds an elderly patient of her dead sister, and her efforts to help the lady land her in grave danger.

Première diffusion : 18 juillet 2004

S8 E3 • Moon River

Ozias Harding has Alan fired from the factory. Luke has an almost fatal accident while playing rugby. Beth takes the children of Skelthwaite moon catching when the organiser has an accident.

Première diffusion : 25 juillet 2004

S8 E4 • The Games We Play

Karen's happiness at finding her son begins to fade when she discovers his dark secret. Beth tries to force Tom into proposing by making him jealous. Sally ruffles the feathers of the local hairdresser who she suspects is hiding a serious illness. Sally is upset to discover that her son wants to leave Skelthwaite.

Première diffusion : 1 août 2004

S8 E5 • Little Boy Blue

Beth is fed up with Tom being too overprotective. Anna is torn between saving the factory and remaining loyal to her friends. Luke returns home from hospital but his attitude towards David has changed. Feeling neglected by Nathan, Alice flirts with Joe. Charlie tries to send his daughter away from town to stop her finding out that he has Parkinson's disease.

Première diffusion : 8 août 2004

S8 E6 • Skin Deep

Nathan and Joe discover that Alice has been two-timing them. Harding accuses Raggy of biting him. Alan wins a competition. Billy and Sally's marriage is put under pressure when a patient's wife accuses Sally of having an affair with her husband.

Première diffusion : 15 août 2004

S8 E7 • Body and Soul

Ozias suffers from a cerebral aneurysm, but before being admitted to hospital, he tries to ruin the factory once and for all. Nathan and Joe fight over Alice. Beth takes the local widows on an away day - but her waters break half way through the journey.

Première diffusion : 22 août 2004

S8 E8 • Never Can Say Goodbye

Skelthwaite prepares for the summer fete. David inherits some money and wants to invest in Anna's house. Anna just wants a holiday. Luke stands for the first time. Sally and Billy decide to foster a child. The nurses help Jemma, a foster mother who is struggling to cope with her foster son returning to his natural mother.

Première diffusion : 29 août 2004