8.2/1012 votes#1 - Race Against Time
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/1999
Andrew and friend Ronnie are involved in a serious accident whilst rally car racing. Andrew escapes with minor injuries but Ronnie is in danger of losing his life if he doesn't receive urgent medical assistance.....Enter Dr Joanna Graham.
Director: Ken Grieve
Writer: Laura Phillips
- 8.0/1012 votes
#2 - The Ties that Bind
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired Unknown
Alice welcomes home daughter Patricia and granddaughter Nikki who have come to Cardale to get medical treatment for Nikki's leukaemia. Andrew has his work cut out with Ronnie and the community hospital whilst Joanna makes an interesting career move and it's time to say goodbye to Kim.
Director: Ken Grieve
Writer: Laura Phillips
- 8.2/109 votes
#3 - Turn a Blind Eye
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired Unknown
Joanna becomes over involved with a patient and soon regrets her actions. Alice and Nikki wait to see if their transplant has been successful and old flames reignite between David and Patricia
Director: Tim Holloway
Writer: Simon Tyrrell
- 6.9/1013 votes
#4 - Comrades in Arms
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired Unknown
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.
Director: Simon Meyers
Writer: Patrick Wilde
- 8.2/109 votes
#5 - Passion
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired Unknown
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.
Director: Tim Holloway
Writer: Rio Fanning
- 8.0/109 votes
#6 - Map of The Heart - Part 1
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/1999
As Patricia prepares to leave for America David agonises over where his future lies. However the decision may be taken from his hands when he is involved in a serious accident. Will Andrew and Joanna, who are tired of his recent behaviour, be able to save him?
Director: Marcus D.F. White
Writer: Andrew Rattenbury
- 7.2/109 votes
#7 - Map of The Heart - Part 2
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/1999
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.
Director: Marcus D.F. White
Writer: Maria Jones
- 8.1/1010 votes
#8 - Before the Lights Go Out
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired Unknown
Dr Sam Morgan arrives in Cardale as David's locum. He is thrown straight into the deep end when he has to tell a pregnant patient she has cervical cancer. Joanna has dinner with old flame Martin Henderson and gets a lot more then she bargained for when it is clear he is still in love with her. Meanwhile the romantic tension between Andrew and Dawn is brought to the fore.
Director: Ken Hannam
Writer: Laura Phillips
- 8.0/109 votes
#9 - Fighting Chance
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired Unknown
The Beeches staff decides to help the fight to save the community hospital. They find a true allie in Ronnie who uses his experience to their advantage. Sam continues to stand by the Sinclair's in their time of need and Andrew and Dawn try to hide their feelings for each other.
Director: Jonny Campbell
Writer: Patrick Wilde
- 8.5/109 votes
#10 - No Bounds
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired Unknown
Dawn throws herself into organising a barn dance to raise money for the community hospital. Andrew and Joanna lend a hand and the evening looks set to be a big hit. Elsewhere there are complications for the Sinclair's when Alison develops a blood clot. Sam prepares them for the fact that their baby has to be delivered now. However not even Sam is prepared for the shock that lies around the corner.
Director: Rob Evans
Writer: Colin Wyatt
- 8.4/1011 votes
#11 - Take Her Back
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired Unknown
Joanna is caught up in a dangerous situation when she visits a patient who is on the run. Sam is still grieving over the death of Alison but Andrew has some news that will brighten his day. Meanwhile Andrew and Dawn finally give into their feelings.
Director: Marcus D.F. White
Writer: Simon Tyrrell
- 8.7/1010 votes
#12 - Single Minded
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired Unknown
Dawn is affected when a patient requests a referral for breast implants. She is unnerved when Andrew agrees with Joanna's referral and wonders how he would fell if her breast cancer were to return.
Director: Jonny Campbell
Writer: Chris Murray
- 8.4/108 votes
#13 - The Nature of Things
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 4/6/1999
Claire arrives back in Cardale and announces she is selling David's share of The Beeches. As David owned the larger share, The Beeches looks set to fold unless Andrew can convince Joanna to become a full partner in the practice.......
Director: Ken Grieve
Writer: Andrew Rattenbury
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Season 7 Ratings Summary
"Race Against Time" is the best rated episode of "Peak Practice" season 7. It scored 8.2/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Ken Grieve and written by Laura Phillips, it aired on 1/5/1999. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Ties that Bind".