Andrew is avoiding calls from his family in Liverpool, when he finally gives into Erica's demands and calls them he receives some news that draws him back to his roots. Meanwhile David and Claire anxiously await their test results.

Despite knowing what they stand to lose David and Patricia continue their affair. Unbeknown to them Alice is aware that something is brewing between them. Meanwhile Joanna surprises everyone with her DIY skills and Andrew takes a trip out of Cardale to help out at a friend's clinic.

David's affair with Patricia begins to affect his work at The Beeches. Andrew doesn't understand what is wrong with him but Joanna is well aware of the fact he is cheating on Claire. Elsewhere Claire begins to have her own suspicions about her husband when he fails to attend a family emergency whilst on call.

As David's family join him in Cardale, he has to give the parents of a young boy he delivered 11 years ago some shattering news. Andrew has his powers of persuasion tested by a needle-shy patient whose exotic trip of a lifetime is put in jeopardy by his fear of jabs. And baby Emily's illness continues to put Will and Kate's relationship under strain

On his way to Erica's birthday party, Andrew is involved in a car crash. Although he is seriously wounded, he battles to save the others. But will any of them survive the night? Erica is ruffled when she is called out to treat an unusual patient

David helps an old friend - now a paraplegic - and his wife to conceive. But will a baby heal the rifts in their marriage?

A lonely mother's cry for help leaves her young son's life hanging in the balance as Andrew and Erica struggle to find the real cause of the boy's constant medical problems. Meanwhile, David continues to act as guardian angel for a boy newly released from hospital after receiving chemotherapy for leukaemia

David helps bus driver Stan keep his job. But is Stan really as fit as he pretends? Andrew's relationship with accountant Gina Johnson goes beyond strictly business

Andrew's old friend Phil arrives in Cardale with devastating news which will turn both their lives upside down

A young girl stumbles into Cardale in search of a new start just as Andrew decides to tell Erica how he feels about her and what find out her respond.

When Clare endangers one of David's older patients, it is time for David to face facts about his wife's erratic behaviour

Erica's commitment to the Beeches is tested by her treatment of a single-minded career woman, her stormy relationship with Andrew, and an exciting job offer

David struggles to cope with a stubborn pilot suffering from dizzy spells, and also with Clare, just back from hospital. Can their marriage stand the strain of her mental illness?

When Emma and Tom go missing David and Claire are forced to face up to the reality of her illness - can they get past this difficult stage? Meanwhile a fire at Erica's house brings she and Andrew to a decision over their relationship.

A meningitis outbreak throws Cardale into chaos. Andrew, Erica and David work around the clock trying to avoid further cases of the disease and convince the health authority that all the children need to be vaccinated. Meanwhile Andrew and Erica discuss their relationship

The stability of Claire's mental state is in jeopardy when her tablets start providing her with side effects. But when she goes to see Andrew tests reveal that it's not the tablets for her illness that are making her sick........

Back from Liverpool Andrew is ready to look to his future with Erica but questions arise over her commitment to him. The situation is not helped by Nick's intervention. Meanwhile David is concerned when Claire's behaviour begins top spiral out of control – is she getting sick again?

The safety of Emma and Tom is David's main priority when Claire's erratic behaviour reaches boiling point. Dawn is slowly recovering from her illness but is finding the physical scars from her operation hard to deal with.

It's time to say goodbye to a much-loved regular as Laura departs for pastures new. Meanwhile Andrew and Claire's involvement with a schizophrenic patient takes a dramatic turn when she holds them both hostage. Erica and David can only wait as news filters through and a gunshot is heard........

Sparks fly between Erica and David when clash over a surrogate case. But is there more to their disagreement then meets the eye? Meanwhile Alice gets the whole of Cardale involved in her campaign to stop a new supermarket being built.

Cardale prepares for the wedding of Andrew and Erica but a long line of disasters provides them with the perfect pre wedding initiation test. The pop band turns into a group of line dancers, the caterers pull out and the grooms suit doesn't fit, but surely the most pressing issue is the last minute doubts looming over the bride.......

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. As the funeral arrangements are underway Claire learns of David's affair and comes face to face with Patricia.