Series 3

Season 3 · 1999 · 14 episodes

Episodes

1ExpansionsCheryl drops a bombshell and Simon is suprised by Ruth.
2Learning the GameMichael's future as a proffessional athlete is jeopardised after Vic takles him in a game. Alison and Stephan stay out all night while a business plan is prepared by Simon.
3Flesh & BloodTwo brothers who have spent the best part of their lives fighting finally reconcile after one of them suffers a stroke. Simon and Ruth have devastating news.
4Letting GoA bombshell hits Stephan and Sandra doesn't know whether or not she made the correct decision.
5Moving OnOne of Jacqui's patients' money goes missing and she's the prime suspect, leaving her struggling to cope alone as Stephan is at university.
6HomePeggy proves a natural Italian speaker. Sandra has a trying day as a carer at the local nursing home.
7Reach for the StarsA team building weekend is organised by Henry for the men. The girls have a night out but the evening turns out to be anything but fun when Alison and Jacqui finallly meet.
8New Moon ArisingUnder the light of a new moon, Stephan romances Jacqui. Ruth searches for the mother of an abandoned baby.
9Not My BrotherAn unpopular propsal is made by Vic, who suggests merging the two rugby teams. Alfie is now fully recovered but Ruth can't accept it. Tom Lewis suspects his wife is having an affair and attacks the man he thinks is her lover.
10A Special LanguageRuth and Simon quarrel about money, ending in Ruth throwing Simon out. A teacher's family as well as Peggy and Stephan are hit hard when tragedy strikes.
11A Higher DutyThe newly merged rugby team fights among themselves, leaving Vic's dreams shattered. Simon and Ruth's relationship is at its worst while Stephan and Jacqui are together once more.
12RunawayA tramp comes to Skelthwaite, awakening long-forgotten memories for a newly married couple and Walter, leaving Peggy feeling responsible.
13UnionThe stress of home and work life proves too much for Simon. Ruth makes a difficult decision about her future. Dick finally lets go of the past.
14The LetterA baby is born into the Snow family. Keith makes business out of the cold frost assailing Skelthwaite, and Peggy and Ruth are haunted by ghosts from the past.