Exterior location filming was done in Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
At the time of filming, Arkwright's corner shop was a hairdressing salon called "Helen's Beautique", located at 15 Lister Avenue.
The house where Nurse Gladys Emmanuel lived was 34 Lister Avenue, just across the road from the shop. After the first series, the owner of the house made changes to the exterior, so filming was switched to number 32, the house next door.