Lesley Dunlop plays Peggy Snow, Sarah Lancashire played Ruth Goddard, and Philip Middlemiss played Simon Goddard in the ITV drama Where the Heart Is.
Main cast
- Peggy SnowLesley Dunlop1–10Main
- Ruth GoddardSarah Lancashire1–5Main
- Simon GoddardPhilip Middlemiss1–5Main
- Anna KirkwallChristine Bottomley6–10Main
- Vic SnowThomas Craig1–10Main
- Sally-Ann GoddardJessica Baglow1–5Main
Supporting cast
- Dr. David ShearerWilliam Travis1–10Supp
- Megan SnowLisa Riley1–10Supp
- Luke SnowChristian Cooke6–10Supp
- Brenda PagePamela Cundell1–10Supp
Guest & voice
- DoreenLynne Ferguson1Guest
- Mr. HargreavesJohn Woodvine2Guest
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About this cast
Where the Heart Is is a British television drama series that aired on ITV from 1997 to 2006, set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Skelthwaite. The show follows the lives of district nurses and their families, with a focus on community and personal struggles. The main cast includes Lesley Dunlop as Peggy Snow, Sarah Lancashire as Ruth Goddard, and Philip Middlemiss as Simon Goddard.
FAQs
Who plays Peggy Snow in Where the Heart Is?
Lesley Dunlop plays Peggy Snow, the matriarch of the Snow family, throughout the entire series.
Who plays Ruth Goddard in Where the Heart Is?
Sarah Lancashire plays district nurse Ruth Goddard in the first five series of the show.
How many seasons of Where the Heart Is are there?
There are 10 seasons of Where the Heart Is, airing from 1997 to 2006.
Where is Where the Heart Is set?
The series is set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Skelthwaite, filmed in locations around West Yorkshire.
Who plays Simon Goddard in Where the Heart Is?
Philip Middlemiss plays Simon Goddard, Ruth’s husband, in the first five series.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026