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Doctors Season 18, Episode 140: The Lunch Break
It is lunchtime at the Mill, but it is a self-help book that leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth. Love is off the menu for Ruhma and Heston as Zara decides to stir the pot with Daniel's help. A meddling Al gets his just deserts. Watch Doctors Season 18, Episode 140 The Lunch Break in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Doctors Season 18, Episode 140 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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The Night Children
Jimmi tries to persuade Heston to return to the Mill. Ayesha acts as peacemaker in a battle between an old blind woman and a harassed handyman.
30 min
Should I Stay or Should I Go
Jimmi and Emma attend a training course, while Zara attempts to organise a housewarming party.
30 min
I'll Cry if I Want To
Zara's party gets off to a bad start when a nasty message goes viral. But will things improve with the arrival of the guests?
30 min
A Cup of Tea and a Biscuit
Emma's first day as a force medical examiner is complicated by a new DS. When he tries to use her to hide a mistake, she makes a stand.
30 min
What About Me?
Anthony has a new plan for expansion, but Daniel and Zara aren't so sure it's a good idea.
30 min
Log Out
Rob tries to help a couple with infidelity issues, only to discover that the alleged adultery didn't occur in real life.
30 min
The Gooseberry
Ruhma makes a home visit to a heavily pregnant woman with an unusual living arrangement.
30 min
Bitten
Sid visits an elderly patient, but gets caught in the middle when the man's dog savages a TV engineer.
30 min
Only Connect
Mrs Tembe struggles to break the negative atmostphere at King's Green. Ayesha takes a reluctant Sid house-hunting.
30 min
In Questa Reggia
Heston catches up with an old friend over dinner, but their evening is curtailed by an unexpected guest.
30 min
My Outcast State
Al tries to help a patient who is down on his luck. Jimmi is outvoted when the partners discuss the King's Green merger. Emma visits Rhiannon to find out more about her past.
30 min
No Quiet Find
Zara treats a man addicted to sleeping. Heston, Emma and Jimmi appeal to Daniel about the King's Green merger, but he seems determined to go ahead. Rob is thrown when Karen mentions the idea of fostering.
30 min
Waste of Shame
Rob is called to a hotel to deal with a drunk and disorderly salesman, who is nursing an embarrassing secret. Anthony calls a partner's meeting to finalise plans for the King's Green merger. He's confident the merger is in the bag - but is his confidence misplaced?
30 min
I Know She Lies
Daniel meets an old friend who has found happiness with a much younger woman, but the news that she is pregnant threatens to derail their relationship. The staff are in shock as news of Anthony's sudden departure gets out. The question is who should replace him?
30 min
That Time of Year
Emma becomes convinced that now that Niamh has gone, Ayesha will want to move out, but are her fears justified?
30 min
Shirley
Valerie's day gets off to a bad start, but an unexpected visitor offers her a fresh perspective on life. The staff are overjoyed to hear that Mrs T is coming in to discuss her future.
30 min
A Conscious Uncoupling
Sid helps a teenage girl who is struggling to come to terms with her parents' divorce. Daniel announces that Mrs T is coming back, and she's insistent that they move to a paperless office, starting today!
30 min
Family
Jimmi treats Mick, a foster carer who has been assaulted by his teenage foster child, but when Jimmi finds bruises on the teenager, he realises the situation isn't as straightforward as it appears. Karen persuades Rob to accompany her to an information evening for prospective foster carers.
30 min
Home Help
Karen goes above and beyond to reunite a family. Emma takes the lead when it comes to a pregnant patient's welfare. And on her first day back, Mrs Tembe means business.
30 min
What Goes Around
Will Rhiannon and Paul get to keep their child? Everything rests on today's assessment at the case conference.
30 min
Fur Elise
Ayesha fights fashion. Mrs Tembe cracks the whip. Emma is taken aback by the latest development in Rhiannon's case.
30 min
In the Loop
Mrs Tembe helps uncover illegal activities when two technology companies vie for her business. Rhiannon goes into early labour. Al's secret is uncovered.
30 min
A Good Start in Life
Rob continues to defend the survivors of Treehouse. Emma worries that Rhiannon has taken drastic action. Heston can see a friend in need.
30 min
Mean Streets
Heston takes part in a honey trap. The family court makes a final decision regarding baby Nicolas. Al accepts an unusual challenge.
30 min
Objects of Desire
A confident Al sets out for his great walking adventure from Letherbridge to Lichfield and ends up dealing with a medical crisis. Elsewhere, Jimmi sees a face from his past as a hostel closes its doors on the homeless, but all is not as it seems.
30 min
A House is Not a Home
Tempers fray when one of the homeless people is exposed as an undercover journalist. But he's desperate for a story and makes a beeline for someone vulnerable. Can he convince her to talk? Elsewhere, Al takes an exciting detour en route to Lichfield.
30 min
Home Truths
A body is fished out of the local canal. Jimmi reels when CCTV footage shows a familiar face carrying out a crime. Meanwhile, Daniel takes desperate measures to protect his past and Al gets a bitter taste of what it really feels like to be homeless.
30 min
Coats and Alms
Jimmi is forced to tell the police what he knows. It seems a cut-and-dry case, but new evidence proves they have the wrong man. Meanwhile, concerns grow for Al when nobody can reach him.
30 min
There Is No Place
Daniel lies to Zara and Jimmi regrets a recent decision. Al finally makes it to Lichfield but surprises himself by behaving out of character. Back on the streets, has our murderer found a new victim?
30 min
Shut Up
Karen and Valerie are roped into working on a Saturday, but why is Daniel there? Meanwhile, Sid is the victim of a cruel prank, and lays himself bare to Valerie. Elsewhere, Mrs Tembe also comes face to face with a naked truth.
30 min
Living Together
Mrs Tembe introduces her new plan for reception, while Heston has to deal with the arrival of his new family. Jimmi gets caught in the middle of a friend's relationship issues.
30 min
Feed the Beast
Karen gets frustrated by Mrs Tembe's new regime, before receiving an urgent call. Emma gets a visit from Paul, who is anxious about being a new parent. Ayesha deals with a student who is feeling peer pressure when it comes to her eating.
30 min
Lady De Vere's Desire
Karen and Mrs Tembe continue to struggle with the machine, while Daniel winds Zara up over the publication of Letherbridge Life. Valerie tries to assist a professor with an unusual illness, but is she getting too close?
30 min
A Uniformed Presence
The self-service machine continues to cause Mrs Tembe problems, but how long will it last? Rob is tangled up in an operation at the hospital, which turns out to be in relation to Treehouse.
30 min
The Collector
Jimmi visits Mrs Tembe and uncovers her issues, while Karen is stressed by the home visit of the social worker. Emma has to deal with a policeman after he is accused of theft.
30 min
Just Say No
Al reluctantly gives a lecture on his app, and Heston has to consider the practical effects of Ruhma's religious beliefs. Sid tries to persuade a university lecturer to stop taking drugs, but can he do it in time?
30 min
Blood of a Poet
Heston is a character witness for his accused friend at a murder trial, but will his testimony do more harm than good? Ruhma and Daniel lock horns over new mums and cosmetic surgery. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe gives Al and Jimmi short shrift when they order a new gizmo for the Mill.
30 min
The Burden
Ayesha grows concerned for patient Jenna, who seems to fall victim to a lot of mishaps which can't easily be explained. Just who is trying to harm her? Ruhma and Daniel lock horns again, this time over a Muslim patient wanting fillers. Meanwhile, the new patient feedback machine causes headaches all around.
30 min
Hand Me Downs
Sid has to give a couple some life-changing and unfair news regarding their fertility treatment. However, it is Mrs Tembe who bears the brunt of their fury. Ruhma gives Daniel a business masterclass at a house-clearance sale. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe puts up a list of stalls for the summer fayre, but will she be successful in attracting willing volunteers?
30 min
Miss Bates
Emma dreads her appointment with boring patient Martha, but after she reacts badly to some test results, Emma must chase after her, whether she likes it or not! Jimmi recruits Zara in his mission to get Mrs Tembe to move house, but can Zara succeed where others have failed?
30 min
Bearing Gifts
Mrs Tembe hears a rumour concerning a man she knew in her past. Troubled by this, she decides to confront him and unwittingly walks into an explosive situation as others take more drastic steps to make their feelings known.
30 min
Slings and Arrows
Al is thrilled to be playing in a local darts final, but his bubble is soon burst when he has to decide between his reputation or the chance to impress Bobby George! Shak and Alia give their babysitters Karen and Rob a hard time of it, whilst Mrs Tembe finally agrees to go house hunting with Zara.
30 min
In Dark Corners
Daniel encounters an agoraphobic young woman who has been left alone by her father, despite the fact she heavily relies on him. Can Daniel give her the help she so clearly needs? Jimmi has to resort to bribery and blackmail in order to recruit for the summer fayre. Meanwhile, Heston ruins Ruhma's lazy afternoon with his cleaning preparations for Ramadan.
30 min
In Every Home a Heartache: Part One
Emma suspects that a probationer is being picked on by a senior colleague. Should she intervene or keep quiet and encourage the probationer to stand up for herself? Mrs Tembe is having misgivings about selling her house but Al encourages her to put aside her scruples and go for it.
30 min
In Every Home a Heartache: Part Two
Emma struggles to maintain her equilibrium as the police investigation into Nicholas's death gathers pace.
30 min
Wild Wood
Emma feels helpless as the police investigation ramps up and Rhiannon comes under the spotlight.
30 min
Ask Alice
Valerie is on a mission - she wants to say thank you to a very special person. Can Al help track her down? Meanwhile, the police investigation takes an unexpected turn and Emma does some serious soul-searching.
30 min
Hollow
Emma is sick with nerves as she awaits the results of the post-mortem on Rhiannon and Paul's baby.
30 min
Field Day
It is the day of the annual summer fair, and Mrs T has everything carefully planned. Nothing can go wrong... can it?
30 min
Come into My Parlour
Zara is losing patience with Marion. Elsewhere, Mrs Tembe has bad news for Valerie, and Emma takes her troubles out on Jimmi. Meanwhile, Rob is baffled when a man is found dead - he is naked in a sleeping bag and covered in glitter.
30 min
Summit Fever
Zara tries her best to get on with a critical Marion but is later in for a shock when she snoops in her bag. Elsewhere, Rob seems to have new doubts about fostering, and Emma finds a new escapism for her troubles.
30 min
Mirror Touch
Feelings are running high. Emma feels unsupported, while Zara struggles to ignore Marion, and Mrs Tembe faces more hostility from Valerie. Elsewhere, Jimmi sees a patient with an unusual condition that means she literally feels the pain of others.
30 min
Water Babies
Ruhma delivers devastating news to a couple expecting twins, leaving them with a difficult decision to make. Elsewhere, Zara opens up about her real worries, and Mrs Tembe is at breaking point, but Emma knows exactly how to make her feel better.
30 min
Skydayze
Heston sees a schoolgirl who is playing a deadly game. He races to save her, but will he get there in time? Zara's attempt to bury the hatchet with Marion leads to a confession, and Emma's game playing takes a darker turn.
30 min
Duncan Day
Al learns something about getting his priorities right when he helps a young girl displaying symptoms of iron poisoning. Meanwhile, Daniel has some bad news for Valerie and Marion, but can he persuade Zara to help him?
30 min
The Best of Intentions
An under-pressure charity worker requires Mrs Tembe's help to save a children's centre, otherwise his life's work could go to ruin. Valerie looks set to flunk her job interview, while Sid finds the new challenge he has been looking for.
30 min
Blood Line
A man with a rare degenerative condition fears that his son may have inherited it too, but when his ex-wife comes back into his life, she drops a bombshell. Shak and Alia discuss their biological father, while Emma finds temptation on the high street.
30 min
Ladies of the Day
When a middle-aged prostitute is beaten up, Ayesha helps her realise that it is time to tell her son the truth about how she earns a living. Heston falls for Shak's ploy when they go bowling together, and Karen and Rob's relationship is tested when they attend foster training.
30 min
Rock-a-Bye Baby
Ruhma's interest in a patient's relationship makes her slow to pick up that the patient is suffering from an acute phobia of childbirth. Alia and Shak find what they are looking for, and Emma urges Zara to make some friends at the school gate.
30 min
Art for Art's Sake
Valerie and Sid embark on an artistic 'experience' where they navigate the seven sins in a big brother-style project to expose corruption in the art world.
30 min
A History of Violence
When an elderly couple's home is petrol bombed, Rob discovers that their neighbour's teenage daughter has links to an extremist group. But can he prove she caused the fire? Valerie gets a surprise leaving do, and Zara finds making friends at Joe's school a challenge.
30 min
Leave and Cleave
Jimmi has to deal with a fraught marriage and discovers that the problem might be closer to home than the couple think. Shak has new information for Alia, but will she convince him to tell Ruhma? Karen is struggling to make an appointment with her GP so has to ask for help. But who will help her?
30 min
Sins of the Father
Zara meets a school friend for lunch, but events take a nasty turn when her friend is knocked down by a car. Shak and Alia meet their uncle, but will they find out what they want to know about their father? Emma and Ayesha take a trip to the casino.
30 min
Professor Pickering
An actor aspires to more challenging roles, but is trapped by a children's TV series and an overpowering wife. Ruhma corners Alia to see what's going on, but will she like the answer? Karen and Rob visit her consultant neurologist for a final check-up before the fostering panel.
30 min
What You Don't Know
Sid ends up at the hospital with a patient after hours, and finds himself at odds with a consultant. Ruhma has to finally tell the children the truth, but how will they take it? Emma doesn't take mention of Howard's anniversary well.
30 min
Mrs Butterworth
Rob has to unravel a confusing situation when a foreign woman arrives at the police station and is unable to give any details about what happened to her. Ruhma continues to rail against her children's wishes to see their father, while Karen tries to persuade Mrs Tembe to get Valerie back into The Mill.
30 min
Not Educating Rita
Karen gets involved when a university cleaner comes into conflict with a tutor. Shak and Alia go out to meet their father together, but Ruhma has a plan to keep a close eye on them. Valerie's experience of her new job gets worse and worse.
30 min
Beginnings
Ruhma is forced to meet Zaroon, for the good of Shak and Alia. But can she convince him to leave them all alone? Valerie's first day could turn out to be her last when she puts an ex-nurse's needs before those of the recruitment agency.
30 min
The Meteor
Al receives some unexpected test results at his GP surgery, whilst Emma tells Jimmi to get a life. Ayesha grows concerned about a pregnant woman's mental health when she believes a meteor rock is talking to her.
30 min
Recalculating
Karen and Rob's future as foster parents hangs in the balance as they face heavy questioning by the fostering panel. Jimmi finally lets loose at the casino with Ayesha and Emma. When a lollipop lady bears the brunt of a businessman's anger, Mrs Tembe has to step in and put the man in his place.
30 min
The Fiddle
Sid causes confusion when he assumes Jimmi and Ayesha have spent a night of passion together. Al's day is brightened by the discovery of a collection of rare comic books, but could this be too good to be true?
30 min
Sparks
After the near death of a patient at St Phil's, Valerie starts to investigate the agency in earnest. But will she go too far? Sparks fly when Zara locks horns with an angry electrician at the campus surgery.
30 min
Losing the Plot
Valerie crumbles under pressure when questioned by DI Addison, digging herself into even more trouble. Meanwhile, Al and Jimmi swap diets - what could possibly go wrong? Heston encounters novelist Ed, who is detested by his fellow villagers for parodying them in his successful books - but will he bow under pressure?
30 min
Clean
Daniel comes to the aid of a patient who has been sacked for bringing drugs into the workplace. Daniel believes he is clean and sets out to help him prove it. Jimmi challenges Al to get fit. Meanwhile, Karen is on tenterhooks as she and Rob prepare to welcome their first foster child, and Mrs Tembe has a proposal for Valerie.
30 min
Below the Belt
Zara is consulted by a student whose boyfriend has lost interest in sex. It looks like he is having an affair, but is there more to this case than meets the eye? A triumphant Valerie returns to the Mill. Meanwhile, Al takes up a new sport and Karen and Rob struggle to adapt to life with Hannah.
30 min
Brotherly Love
Ayesha becomes concerned about a young autistic man who is moving into a group home. Is the move in his best interests, or is he being pushed by his big brother? It is Hannah's last day, and Karen is determined to get through to her. Sid sees one of his favourite patients, Mrs Robinson, and is faced with a major challenge.
30 min
Jelly Bean
Valerie gets a visit from an old friend and receives a tempting offer. Emma throws caution to the wind and spends some serious money. Sid has another challenge to face when Mrs Robinson's grieving son comes to the surgery, looking for answers.
30 min
Wolf
Jimmi tries to help the victim of a violent attack. She claims to have seen her attacker again, but is her mind playing tricks on her? Sid is doubting himself again, and he receives support from an unexpected source. A routine staff meeting offers a challenge to Al and gives Mrs Tembe an idea for a fresh initiative.
30 min
Mirza Sahiban
When a young married couple learn that their unborn baby may have a birth defect, a rift develops between them. Can Ruhma help them to stop apportioning blame and face the future together?
30 min
The Da Vinci Toad
There is trouble ahead for Mrs Tembe when she announces her latest initiative. Elsewhere, Ayesha is exposed to racism, and Heston is troubled when a suspected case of sleepwalking throws up some very bizarre symptoms.
30 min
Veiled
Mrs Tembe learns that you can't always have your cake and eat it. Elsewhere, Emma tells Ayesha to make a decision, and Karen is shocked when an old friend victimises someone for their religious choices. But can she alter their views?
30 min
Firehawk and Dazzle Berry
Ayesha has a first date, but is romance on the menu? Elsewhere, Heston fails to spice things up with Ruhma, and Al's trip to Bristol to see an old friend also turns out to be a recipe for disaster as some bitter truths are exposed.
30 min
Cravings
Sugar withdrawal kicks in and Zara plays dirty to make Daniel fail. Ayesha's after a different kind of fix altogether. Elsewhere, Ruhma sees a pregnant patient who is literally dishing the dirt but struggling to come clean about it.
30 min
The Man in the Mirror
Heston slips up with a patient. Elsewhere, Ayesha looks for her lost mojo and Mrs Tembe is up to something again. Jimmi is troubled by a student's obsession with the man he sees in the mirror but struggles to persuade him to get help.
30 min
Profiting from the Dead
Mrs Tembe's latest plan literally becomes a matter of life and death, and Karen has a confession to make. Rob investigates a theft at a funeral parlour, but it is a new face on the block who puts the case to rest.
30 min
Pramface
Karen has to deal with Barney on her own when he first arrives. Sid returns from his holiday, only for his anxiety to immediately return. Mrs Tembe has to get to the bottom of a mystery when a baby is found abandoned in the toilets at The Mill.
30 min
Nearest Relative
Mrs Tembe tasks Jimmi with finding someone to attend a course on sexism, while Sid keeps putting his foot in it. Ayesha deals with an elderly couple who have unhealthy lifestyles.
30 min
The Limpet
Rob investigates a break-in and is shocked to discover who the perpetrator is. Ayesha and Sid try to help Emma to decide what to do with her new car. Valerie has to deal with a needy ex-colleague who appears to be stuck in a downward spiral.
30 min
The Price of Memory
Rob brings Barney to see Jimmi to discuss his solvent abuse. Ayesha gets a visit from her cousin, who is worried about her drinking. A man's sudden, complete loss of short-term memory puts his casual lover in an impossible situation.
30 min
The Boring Identity
Rob manufactures a lunch so that Tyler and Ayesha meet. Jimmi visits Barney again. When Heston's retired friend is surprised by a figure from his past, Heston has to help him find out if he is really the man he thinks he is.
30 min
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Tea
Zara bets Daniel that he can't get through a gender, equality and diversity workshop without resorting to male stereotype. Al visits his GP with a spring in his step.
30 min
Life Unexpected
Daniel and Zara argue over whether or not she should become a school governor. Karen plans Halloween, while Jimmi has things on his mind. Emma has to step into a dispute between a father and son over the son's wishes.
30 min
The Letherbridge Witch
Daniel has a struggle to find a Halloween costume that Joe wants. Karen throws a Halloween party for Barney, but will he enjoy it? Heston has to uncover a secret when a friend of his is told by a witch that he will die.
30 min
The Last Dance
Daniel can't believe it when pictures of his Halloween outfit emerge, while Jimmi tries to open up to Al. Sid has to mediate between a couple who have very different ideas about dealing with a severe illness.
30 min
Credo
Jimmi attends the Vita Course, but will he be convinced that he has made the right decision to go? Emma has a night in with Ayesha and Sid. When there is a break-in at the local church community centre, Rob has to untangle a complicated situation.
30 min
Yes Means Yes
At a staff meeting, 'sexual consent packs' are discussed. Al manages to put his foot in it with Jimmi again. Valerie has to deal with two young people whose views on sexual equality are somewhat different.
30 min
Eidolon
Daniel and Zara get into trouble on a visit to the local park, while Ayesha ends up on a double date after Tyler gatecrashes. Ruhma has a patient who has miscarried multiple times and thinks she is pregnant again. Can Ruhma deliver happy news this time?
30 min
On Reflection
Zara and Daniel's liaison is front page news, and their colleagues run riot with the gossip. However, the fun is short-lived after Zara is victim to a depraved patient's actions. Journalist Harriet is trying to kick-start her life, starting with her career. But writing a hack article on Daniel is not what she had in mind.
30 min
Impasse
Zara gets some news which takes the wind right out of her sails, while Tyler offers to show Ayesha his hidden depths. An elderly patient has disappeared in the middle of the night and then refused to reveal where he has been. The man's son is convinced he has memory problems and recruits Heston to solve the mystery.
30 min
Clues to My Heart
Jimmi does a good job of reassuring Sid about his patients' deaths, only to witness Al calling Sid by a particularly insensitive nickname. Meanwhile, Ayesha's date with Tyler turns into an episode of Crimewatch. Mrs Tembe becomes a Cyrano de Bergerac for a desperate, lonely friend at the church.
30 min
Cry Wolf
Sid tries out the Dr Haskey method of 'detachment', but as a result ends up putting a young child's life at risk. Rob needs to question an elderly man on his mobility scooter, but he has to catch up with him first.
30 min
10,000 Hours
Ruhma tries to convince Sid not to leave medicine while they anxiously await news on a patient. Meanwhile, Zara asks Emma for advice on parenting. Al is stuck between two neighbours each trying to convince him the other is mentally unwell, but matters take a dark turn and Al is put in grave danger.
30 min
Monster
Valerie struggles to confide in her colleagues after a humiliating and violating experience. Meanwhile Sid considers how he can continue as a GP. Emma encounters a man newly-released from prison who has to decide between what is best for himself or best for his victim's family.
30 min
Victimless Crime
When Daniel gets wind of a glamorous model dating a client at his Botox clinic, he sets out to track her down. Rob is determined to see justice done, but Valerie has her own ideas.
30 min
Cure
Can Sid find the right words to help an overstretched medical student cope? Change is in the air, as Ayesha's relationship with Tyler hots up, and Jimmi tries to find answers to the big questions.
30 min
Human Nature
Heston bites off more than he can chew when he tries to help his old mentor who has a unique outlook on life. Difficult decisions all round as Al experiences a tricky consultation, and Ruhma fears for the safety of her best friend.
30 min
Grey Area
Rob and Tyler are called to some sheltered flats to investigate a robbery. Al is having doubts about the advice he gave a patient the day before, but is Sid the right person to help?
30 min
Born Again
Ruhma comes to the aid of a pregnant woman who is clashing with her birth partner, but is it the pregnant woman or the birth partner who needs her help most? Tyler has some shattering news for Ayesha, and Mrs T puts her foot in it with Valerie.
30 min
Meat Is Murder
Mrs Tembe encounters a vegetarian chef who is consumed by a powerful craving for meat. Zara turns tiger-mum when she discovers that Joe is up for the lead in the nativity play. Meanwhile, Emma decides to throw caution to the wind, but will she live to regret her actions?
30 min
Locked In
Jimmi ponders forgiveness. Emma's recent past catches up with her, but Zara is more worried about the outcome of today. Ayesha's patience is tested when she is trapped in a car park and a medical crisis forces her out of her comfort zone.
30 min
Catching Up
Zara finally gets the news she has been waiting for. Elsewhere, Emma is struggling, and there is a shock in store for Daniel. A fragile Valerie is the victim of a cruel bet and is faced with a difficult choice. Should she forgive in order to forget?
30 min
Never Gonna Give You Up
Zara shifts her focus to Emma, and Valerie has her hospital appointment. Mrs Tembe continues to plan Valerie's party and prays they will have something to celebrate, but Al is determined to be a party pooper.
30 min
Mother of Mine - Part One
There is trouble in paradise for Ayesha. Elsewhere, a passing comment gives Zara an idea and leaves Daniel speechless. Ruhma visits an old friend, and some very old secrets come to light. But things are way more sinister than Ruhma thinks.
30 min
Mother of Mine - Part Two
Jimmi gets a rude awakening at his residential course. Zara's attempts to sweet talk Heston backfire. A terrible crime committed 44 years ago is finally solved, but Ruhma discovers it brings no closure for anyone.
30 min
Chromatic
Valerie shares exciting news with her friend Lena. Jimmi tries to hold his tongue, and Emma surprises Heston. Sid sees a young man who is struggling to sleep and later discovers he has taken drastic measures to deal with his problem.
30 min
Never Event
Zara has to give some devastating news, which causes a patient to proposition her long-term business rival. What could possibly go wrong? Jimmi grapples with his surreal experience at the vita course, while Heston finds his perfect Scrooge. Meanwhile, Al alienates himself after his teasing goes too far.
30 min
Bah Humbug
It is auditions day, but will Heston see the performances he wants? Al is worried when an old friend turns up acting out of character.
30 min
A Christmas Treat
Karen refuses to take a foster child over Christmas, but will guilt get the better of her? A woman is horrified to find her seriously ill father in a secret liaison. Can Valerie help them reconcile their differences before it's too late?
30 min
The Invisible Woman
Things do not quite go to plan during the first rehearsal of the play, and Rob and Karen welcome their latest foster child. Jimmi helps the police with a suspicious death of a wealthy woman, but there's more to the household than meets the eye.
30 min
The Pink Room
There is another Christmas Carol rehearsal, but can Heston keep his ghosts under control? Daniel helps a couple face some difficult decisions about their daughter's future care.
30 min
Breaking the News
Lena and Emma bond over an evening drink, whilst Max and Rosie find themselves in the same bar. Meanwhile at the Campus, Valerie takes charge of the Christmas decorations. Mrs Tembe and Sid help a couple who find out some difficult truths about their family situation.
30 min
The Twelve Divas of Christmas
It is the day of the final rehearsal, and Heston has some comments to make on everyone's performances...
30 min
Fit to Work
The fallout from the final rehearsal continues, as Mrs Tembe attempts to create a positive work atmosphere, and Al finds something he'd rather he hadn't on the internet. After a patient requests a fit-to-work note, Sid starts to wonder if he was right to sign it.
30 min
Bloodlines
As final preparations for the performance take place, Rob worries about Adam. Barry investigates when a student reports receiving odd letters containing money.
30 min
A Christmas Carol
Scrooge grumbles about Christmas, but will visits from some spectres convince him that it is actually a good thing?
30 min
All the King's Men
Karen and Adam visit his mum in hospital before her operation, while Tyler is frustrated by an unwanted guest. Ayesha has to deal with a potential drunk after her friend ropes her in to help.
30 min
Comfort and Joy
Mrs Tembe implements Christmas Jumper Day at The Mill, while Tyler encounters Ayesha's mother again. Karen gets a call from the hospital.
30 min
Little Darlings
An excited Ayesha prepares to move in with Tyler, but he is clearly keeping a big secret from her. Meanwhile, a distressed Rosie practically begs Heston for some sleeping tablets. Rob is called to a local school when a teacher discovers a vulnerable student has a large suspicious bruise.
30 min
Compulsion
Karen makes it her mission to cheer Adam up, but what he really needs is a reality check. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe shows her manipulative side and Jimmi is the unsuspecting victim. Heston is called upon to save the day when he encounters a troubled young man whose health is being compromised by a cult.
30 min
My Name is Rosie
After Max makes it through to the group stages of 'the League', Rosie plans her revenge. Meanwhile, Adam is given a stark view of his future and Valerie hates Mrs Tembe's library idea.
30 min
Fragile
Ruhma grows concerned for the wellbeing of a pregnant woman with learning difficulties. Ayesha has some worrying news about Bren and is called urgently to St Phil's.
30 min
Bake Off
Bren wakes up and, whilst Ayesha wants her to move in, Tyler is keen to talk to her alone. Mrs Tembe helps a student find somewhere to live, whilst inadvertently giving her baking rival an advantage!
30 min
The Cat's Pyjamas
Rosie is ready to quit university, while Emma wants them to fight fire with fire. Can they gather enough evidence to make the vice chancellor listen? Al's skills are put to the test when a millionaire cat requires urgent medical attention.
30 min
The Cost of Living
Zara returns from Boston and is shocked to discover that Mrs Tembe has introduced a library at the Mill. Bren reappears, and it looks like she's up to her old tricks again. Valerie covers for a fellow cancer victim, whose marriage is on the rocks.
30 min
A Question of Faith
Jimmi has a new interest, and Karen is in turmoil - what should she do about Adam? It is a matter of life and death for Sid when he treats a grieving widower.
30 min
New Leaf
Karen is mystified when she hears strange noises coming from Jimmi's consulting room. Bren causes tension between Ayesha and Tyler - can they weather the storm?
30 min
Girls and Boys
Karen has pulled out all the stops for Adam, but will he appreciate her efforts? Ayesha seeks refuge at Emma's house, and Jimmi is keen to talk to Al, but will Al listen?
30 min
Cool Mom
It is the library launch, and Mrs Tembe is determined to make it work. Meanwhile, Jimmi has some news for the partners. Ruhma helps a cool mum who fears that her laid-back parenting style has been a dreadful mistake.
30 min
Saturated
Sid suspects something is wrong with Mrs Tembe, but can he persuade her to accept help? Jimmi finally catches up with Al, but is it too late? Zara helps a girl who is under pressure to perform well in exams.
30 min
The Lunch Break
It is lunchtime at the Mill, but it is a self-help book that leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth. Love is off the menu for Ruhma and Heston as Zara decides to stir the pot with Daniel's help. A meddling Al gets his just deserts.
30 min
The Silent Land
Emma and Lena bond over a leisurely picnic. Elsewhere, a grumpy Al goes too far and is threatened by Mrs Tembe. Daniel tries to help a man who is being blackmailed.
30 min
Hoops
Sid discovers there is more to the work experience girl than meets the eye. Emma is in for a shock at her spa day. Sid tries to persuade a patient to tell his young daughter about his cancer diagnosis despite their fractured relationship.
30 min
Magpie
Sid is mortified when he discovers Bethany has a crush on him. Elsewhere, Emma and Lena need to put something to bed. Rob investigates when an elderly widow is accused of shoplifting but discovers she is hiding an age-old secret.
30 min
The Food of Love
Emma receives Valentine's flowers, but who sent them? Valerie is determined to find her Mr Right, but with Mrs Tembe's help. Despite her views on Valentine's Day, Zara is determined to inject romance back into her patient's troubled relationship.
30 min
Trespass
Al is all fired up for the pub quiz, but will he lead his team to victory? Sid is speechless when Bethany turns the tables on him. Mrs Tembe tries to help a man who blames himself for the sudden death of his neighbour. But was it his fault?
30 min
The Ties That Bind
Karen and Rob help foster child Adam to reconnect with his mum. Meanwhile, hurt by ex-boyfriend Tyler's disappearing act, Ayesha loses patience when Emma is too preoccupied with her own relationship issues. When an autistic teenager turns up looking for his student sister, Sid must help them find a way to adapt their close relationship now the sister has moved out.
30 min
Suspicious Mind
Valerie tricks Mrs Tembe into going pheromone dating, and one of them makes an unexpected match. Karen and Rob must say a fond farewell to foster child Adam. Jean insists her husband has a serious health problem, but surgeon Graham maintains she is increasingly manic. When Graham reveals Jean hit him, Heston believes him - but if he is wrong, Graham's patients may be at risk.
30 min
Scaredy-Cat
Al makes a bet with Ayesha that he can go two hours without human contact, but his peace is shattered by news from Mrs Tembe. When Lena finally admits her affair to her husband, she is forced to choose between him and Emma. A woman with social anxiety working at a charity shop tries to reunite a brooch with its owner, but when she is accused of theft by her bullying boss, can she finally stand up for herself?
30 min
Blitz Spirit
Emma worries that circumstances are rushing her relationship with Lena, while Shak finds his first driving lesson with Ruhma isn't the smooth ride he anticipated. When a teenager is threatened by her mum's boyfriend, she turns to a girl gang for protection. But will it be a case of out of the frying pan into the fire?
30 min
Stuff Happens
Emma is shocked when Lena's daughter lays into her for breaking up her family. Two lonely hoarders find their new house share isn't what they'd bargained for. Can Ayesha help them to find common ground, or will they be lonely forever?
30 min
Illegally High
The Mill team rally round in the aftermath of Mrs Tembe's dramatic collapse. Emma and Lena have a massive row. When a teenager starts selling his dad's old stock of formerly legal highs, his buyers start collapsing from the bad batch. Daniel races to trace the drugs before there are any fatalities.
30 min
The Best Days of Your Life
Heston attempts to avoid an old enemy, while Mrs Tembe enlists JJ's help to try to understand the poor food at the hospital. After a bride decides to have her wedding pictures retaken, Ruhma uncovers the real reason for her decision.
30 min
The Prize
Mrs Tembe and JJ take to the hospital kitchens to prove a point, while Karen gets sent a present by Immie. Daniel and Zara discuss budgets. Ayesha has to step in when a coach-athlete relationship seems to be causing illness.
30 min
Calling George
Barry is tasked with looking after a haunted building on campus. Will the no-nonsense security guard have his head turned by tales of a lonely ghost called George?
30 min
A Sticky End
Daniel has to deal with an emergency in a camping shop, while the hula-hooping saga continues. An elderly woman's carer abandons her at The Mill, and Zara has to get to bottom of an unusual relationship.
30 min
The Evil One
Daniel struggles to deal with the events of the previous day, while Mrs Tembe discovers she can leave hospital. A mother has to deal with the death of her estranged daughter after receiving a call from her boyfriend.
30 min
The Icarus Complex
Daniel struggles to cope with what has happened, while Ruhma visits Mrs Tembe at home with an ulterior motive. Rob deals with a complicated investigation after a break-in.
30 min
Life after Death
When Daniel's car breaks down and traps Daniel and Al inside, the barriers between them begin to break down. Karen helps a young girl in wheelchair when she has an asthma attack, and Valerie tries to fix a broken photocopier.
30 min
Parlez-Moi D'Amour
Heston and Ruhma clash when they have very different ideas about the perfect dinner party. Al desperately tries to connect with his mother, and Mrs Tembe and Charles finally meet.
30 min
Surveillance
Rob ends up counselling a burglar who is struggling to come to terms with his relationship breakdown. Daniel takes a huge risk and visits Sarah - will this be the end of his career? Karen is horrified to discover how far Al will go to in order to keep an eye on his mother.
30 min
Far from the Tree
It is Emma's first day back, and she makes her presence known by giving Al a piece of her mind. Valerie is given a new role and creates havoc in a partners' meeting. Ayesha is frightened for her life when she is held hostage in a flat on the Churchill estate.
30 min
Mate's Rates
Mrs Tembe is thrilled to find someone who shares her love of reading, but it isn't Charles. Daniel horrifies Zara with talk of a camping trip in March. Sid bumps into an old friend whose new career leaves Sid more than a little uncomfortable.
30 min
Stuck
A straightforward consultation ends up having life-changing consequences for Emma. Valerie manages to anger Emma, discomfit Al and make Sid even more paranoid, all in one day.
30 min
The Luckiest Person in the World... Ever!
Emma has a nervous wait, and Al struggles with the aftermath of his father's death. Valerie tries to help the luckiest man in the world.
30 min
Restricted View
Mrs Tembe comes to a decision at the opera, and Sid visits his mentor. Emma and Rob attempt to uncover the truth when a man is robbed at a lap-dancing club.
30 min
Granimosity
Heston and Ruhma plan their trip to Tuscany, and Mrs Tembe has a lunch date. Al tries to help a mother who is caught between two grandparents.
30 min
The Beginning
Sid faces one of the most important interviews of his career, with the woman who inspired him to become a doctor in the first place, but will he live up to her expectations? Karen meets a teenage boy whose obsession with having a past life threatens to destroy the life he has.
30 min
I Do
Bonding over a motorbike steers Mrs Tembe and JJ's relationship in an exciting new direction. Meanwhile, Ayesha is worried when Al suffers a crushing headache. Daniel's critically ill friend desperately wants one last chance to make amends with his wife as she faces a decision that could change their lives forever.
30 min
Tangled Webs
Valerie goes too far when she pries into Emma and Sid's personal life. Meanwhile, Daniel and Mrs Tembe are sure they can help Sid with his issues, but how exactly do they solve a problem like Miss Pitman? Ayesha's cousin enlists her help to convince a couple that she'd be the perfect surrogate, but she is hiding a secret that could ruin everything.
30 min
Crossing Palms
Valerie gets a frosty warning from Mrs Tembe. Elsewhere, things get a bit heated during Daniel and Zara's camping trip. Al meets a patient with a heart condition who is deemed a sexual risk, but is there any truth in the allegation?
30 min
Water Works
A relaxed Jimmi is back from his trip but gets a harsh reality check. Daniel accuses Zara of foul play. Karen makes the wrong judgement call about someone's behaviour and finds herself in a dangerous situation.
30 min
Twisted
Emma's desperation for company leads her to make the wrong move with the wrong person. Elsewhere, Mrs Tembe makes a big decision about her relationship with JJ. Ruhma's looking forward to some time alone but gets an unexpected visitor, who has shocking information about Shak.
30 min
Hell Is More Kind
Someone has some harsh advice for Valerie. Elsewhere, a desperate Emma goes too far in trying to forget her troubles. Daniel mocks when Zara tells him she is going to try a new approach with patients. She later tries it out on someone recovering from breast cancer, but does Daniel have a point?
30 min
Seven Years
Emma fears for her career and tries to stop Jimmi from telling the partners what she did. Zara hatches a new plan, and JJ is worried about his future with Mrs Tembe. Ayesha has to deliver shocking news to an old friend who randomly disappeared seven years ago and was assumed dead.
30 min
Take a Dive into Lake Me
JJ accuses Mrs Tembe of being ashamed of him and gives her an ultimatum, but how will she respond? Al shares his deepest fear with Jimmi, but will he take his friend's advice? Sid is in for quite a few surprises when he meets someone battling bigger demons than he is.
30 min
The Open Road
In a great mood after her lunch with JJ, Mrs Tembe's unusual positivity piques Karen's interest - will she expose Mrs Tembe's new romance? Someone from Ayesha's past appears on her doorstep, but will she be pleased to see him? Daniel is caught in the middle when a family pitches up in a camper van. Dad thinks mom's faking illness, while son Finn fears they are hiding a darker secret. Can Daniel make them communicate before the family falls apart?
30 min
Legacy
Ayesha is overjoyed by her visitor but soon finds he is not himself - will she get to the bottom of his troubles? Mrs Tembe finds it hard to confide in Ruhma about her new relationship. When a restaurant is petrol-bombed, owner Andreas blames neighbour Billy, but Billy is adamant he was trying to save Andreas. When son Theo arrives, Jimmi realises something doesn't add up - will he crack the case and stop the feud?
30 min
Versions of Us
Valerie is being super professional after her telling off, but when a patient seems to be lying, she turns to Daniel for advice. Mrs Tembe and JJ's relationship is blossoming, but when she doesn't introduce him to a friend, JJ feels rejected. When bride-to-be Katie learns she is pregnant, she shares her joy on her vlog before even telling her family. But her online life doesn't seem to match reality - just what is she hiding?
30 min
One of the Lads
Mrs Tembe introduces her new beau, but when she makes a surprise announcement, her friends wonder if she is making the right decision. Al and Ayesha share their family woes and devise a plan to help each other. Groom Dave is having an affair, girlfriend Anita wants to stop the wedding, best man Paul is hitting on Anita, and no-one else has shown up. Rob is caught in the middle - whose side should he take?
30 min
Goodness and Mercy
Al reluctantly returns home for a memorial dedication to his late father. A family friend gives him an insight into his dad's life - maybe they had more in common than he knew.
30 min
Golden Boy
When Ayesha learns Karl is wanted by the police, she assumes the worst - has he really gone Awol? Karen does some digging on JJ and discovers the police want to question him, but will she reach Mrs Tembe before she leaves with him for her holiday? A dying woman gets ready for her son's final visit, but when Sid discovers her son is dead, he realises she also had dementia. Will he send her to a hospice or stay with her until the end so she doesn't die with strangers?
30 min
Do Geese See God?
Karl visits Jimmi for a check-up to try to get the bottom of his problems. Karen worries about Mrs Tembe, and Zara has had enough of Valerie trailing Daniel. Ruhma has to deal with an extended labour while the family gather at the hospital in excitement.
30 min
Wise Up (Part One)
Karl gets his test results from Jimmi, while Daniel presents a challenge to Zara. Rob has to deal with a family issue that could turn into a drug bust.
30 min
Wise Up (Part Two)
Daniel is pushed to find something to do for a training day, while Sid tries to help Karl but ends up contemplating him own anxieties. Emma is convinced of Billy's guilt, but with no evidence, how does she go about persuading Rob?
30 min
I Don't Do Animals (Part One)
Zara and Emma's trip to the conference doesn't quite go to plan, while Al is exasperated by the man who is running their outward-bound course.
30 min
I Don't Do Animals (Part Two)
The sweat lodge experience has an unexpected effect on Al, while Emma and Zara go out of their way to avoid attending the conference.
30 min
Positive
Valerie is convinced that she can hear things in the roof of The Mill, while Karl meets someone who explains to him what chronic fatigue syndrome is. Karen deals with a patient who makes a shocking discovery after some regular tests reveal something very unexpected.
30 min