Ep 4. Act of Remembrance

In this episode of Peak Practice, Dr. Will Preston and Dr. Erica Matthews work together to support an elderly patient who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her son in the Second World War. As the community prepares for Remembrance Sunday, tensions rise as some villagers question the importance of the service and the memories it represents.

Meanwhile, Dr. Andrew Attwood is tasked with caring for an injured dog and begins to see the patient's emotional attachment to the animal as a way to cope with loss. This storyline parallels the main plot and highlights the different ways individuals process grief.

As the day of the Remembrance service approaches, the patient's emotional turmoil increases, and she confides in Dr. Matthews that her son's death was not the heroic act which many in the village believe it to be. Slowly, she begins to come to terms with her grief as she shares her story and seeks comfort from those around her.

The episode also follows the personal lives of the doctors, as they deal with their own struggles. Dr. Matthews' long-distance relationship is put to the test when a former partner comes back into her life, while Dr. Preston struggles with feelings of isolation and disconnect from those around him.

Overall, "Act of Remembrance" tackles the themes of grief, loss, and memory, highlighting how different individuals cope with these emotions. The episode highlights the importance of community support and coming together to remember those who have been lost.