The beloved British medical drama Peak Practice, set in the picturesque Peak District, is now available to stream for free on ITVX. The heartwarming series follows the lives of doctors and patients in the fictional town of Cardale, exploring community, relationships, and the challenges of rural healthcare.
A Return to Cardale
ITV shared: "With stunning scenery and compelling storylines, Peak Practice offers a heartwarming and engaging look into the world of medicine." The 1993 drama, which ran for an impressive 12 seasons, was one of ITV's most successful series at the time.
Where the Original Cast Are Now
The series starred Kevin Whately as Dr Jack Kerruish, who returned to the UK after setting up a clinic in Africa. He had dreams of being a country GP and travelled to Derbyshire for an interview at the Beeches surgery. Whately led the series for the first three seasons before his character took a sabbatical to Africa. Now 75, he received an OBE in 2025 for his services to drama, with one of his latest roles in an episode of Vera in 2025.
Amanda Burton had the same run as Whately, with both stars leaving the series at the same time as her character Beth Glover accompanied Jack on his sabbatical. As of 2016, Burton lived in Hastings following her divorce from professional photographer Sven Arnstein. In 2021 she starred in the series Anne Boleyn.
Other Cast Members
Simon Shepherd starred in the series for the first four years, before taking an extended break and making a comeback in 2000. The actor, now 70, was last seen in an episode of Midsomer Murders in 2021.
Clive Swift joined the series in 1998 and, though his time was short, he became one of the most memorable stars. Swift died at the age of 82 in February 2019, with one of his last roles in an episode of Midsomer Murders in 2017.
