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Peak Practice

Season 4 · Episode 5 — Whipping Boy

Mar 26, 1996
Drama

Laura has an accident on her way to work when two OAP's run her off the road. Erica puts her in a neck collar and Laura tells her that the drivers she saw shouldn't be on the road. Andrew and Erica are surprised when they see Will is advertising for a new partner as he hasn't spoken to either of them about staying on. Andrew is fine about it but Erica is upset and her attitude towards Will is frosty. Kim tells Will that Erica feels he should've told her that he was advertising for the partner position. Will visits Erica and apologises over the advert. She says it's fine; she'll be moving on soon anyway. She tells him she's happy to cover for as long as he needs her. Will and Kate have lunch. He tells her that he thinks Erica could be partner material given time. Kate tells him he should've asked Erica to apply. Will asks Kate if they can have dinner together tomorrow night. Andrew interrupts and is surprised when Kate kisses Will goodbye. Andrew is concerned about Stuart Reynolds; son

Season 4 episodes

E1
Holding it TogetherFeb 27, 1996

Erica Matthews is lost in the peaks trying to find her way to a house call. On her travels she overtakes a car; on looking in her rear wind…

E2
A New LifeMar 5, 1996

The folk of Cardale take part in a fun run to raise money for some hospital equipment. Chloe, Erica and Kirsty join in the crowd cheering o…

E3
New HorizonsMar 12, 1996

Erica loses her keys. She goes round to Wills to get the master set. He is missing Tony and Julian and asks her if she'd like to stay for a…

E4
Looking BackMar 19, 1996

Chloe's short temper alarms Gary who doesn't know why she is acting so strangely. Chloe has found a lump and is scared that her cancer has…

E5
Whipping BoyMar 26, 1996

Laura has an accident on her way to work when two OAP's run her off the road. Erica puts her in a neck collar and Laura tells her that the…

E6
Close TiesApr 2, 1996

Will tells Andrew he's been thinking it over and thinks he needs to get a female partner. Andrew is gutted and Erica thinks it's discrimina…

E7
In Safe HandsApr 9, 1996

Andrew's best mate Phil from Liverpool comes to stay with he and Kirsty. Andrew tells Kirsty that he and Phil don't have that much in commo…

E8
PartnersApr 16, 1996

Will makes Kate late for work again when he insists she stay in bed for longer. He tells her she should keep some of her stuff at his place…

E9
Running on EmptyApr 23, 1996

Will and Erica fear for Andrew's career as he tries to help a young medical student. Kate and Will consider taking a gamble

E10
Heart and SoulApr 30, 1996

Will blames himself for a simple misdiagnosis, but Kate has an even bigger bombshell to drop. Erica puts down roots in Cardale, while Andre…

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