Heartbeat

1997•4 series•Entertainment / Comedy
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Members of the local constabulary patrol the town of Ashfordly and the nearby village of Aidensfield in the North Riding of Yorkshire, keeping the peace whilst also dealing with local loveable rogues and their own love lives. The programme is based upon the "Constable" books by Nicholas Rhea.

Bad Apple: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 1Bad Apple

Greengrass enrages Sergeant Blaketon by standing bail for a notorious burglar whose solicitor tells him he will profit from the accused's forthcoming marriage.

Pig in the Middle: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 2Pig in the Middle

Macabre rumours circulate around Aidensfield when a special constable goes missing after a row with a pig farmer.

Small Beer: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 3Small Beer

Jo's concern about an absentee schoolboy leads to a shocking discovery, and Blaketon suspects an inside job after a factory reports a break-in.

Closing Ranks: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 4Closing Ranks

A series of violent muggings frustrates the force and presents Nick with an ethical dilemma when the attackers strike close to home.

Leaving Home: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 5Leaving Home

Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Greengrass becomes the recipient of some stolen cigarettes, Jo receives some tragic news, and an ex-soldier brings wartime memories w...

Fool for Love: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 6Fool for Love

Nick discovers the complicated history behind a well-dressed woman and her romance with a member of the community, and Claude tries to help an Australian couple.

The Family Way: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 7The Family Way

The repercussions of a car accident leave Nick struggling to keep the peace. Jo is concerned about her recently widowed father. Greengrass's brother is looking for property in the area.

Friendly Fire: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 8Friendly Fire

Nick suspects foul play when a lay preacher is injured in a shooting posse, and Greengrass gains possession of a secret recipe for the notorious Aidensfield Bun.

Sons and Lovers: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 9Sons and Lovers

Nick is plagued by an alcoholic aristocrat who seems to have underlying issues, and Greengrass has grand designs in mind for Ashfordly Hall.

Playing With Trains: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 10Playing With Trains

The police investigate thefts from a fur factory and also trespassers on a railway line. Greengrass acquires a metal detector and thinks he has struck gold.

What the Butler Saw: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 11What the Butler Saw

A schoolgirl witnesses a shooting incident on the moor, and Greengrass sets up a pool competition without Gina's knowledge.

Affairs of the Heart: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 12Affairs of the Heart

Nick and Jo's wedding day finally arrives, but as the church fills up, where is the groom? Meanwhile, Blaketon gets a shock when he is summoned to see his boss.

Peace and Quiet: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 13Peace and Quiet

New constable Mike Bradley finds that Aidensfield is not the rural retreat he expected, and Greengrass finds himself in the thick of the action.

Substitute: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 14Substitute

Ventress faces up to some old enemies. Greengrass takes on more than he bargained for when a troop of girl guides camps on his land.

In on the Act: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 15In on the Act

A motorbike stunt rider becomes a target of sabotage. Greengrass vows revenge when his beloved dog, Alfred, is dosed with rat poison.

Queen's Message: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 16Queen's Message

When a philandering TV repair man is beaten up, Nick finds no shortage of suspects. And Greengrass infuriates Blaketon with his latest scam involving the postal service.

Brainstorm: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 17Brainstorm

Nostalgic police drama series. A death in custody puts Mike's career on the line, and Greengrass and Bernie discover a novel way to supplement their income with taxis. S7 Ep17

Bad Penny: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 18Bad Penny

Nostalgic police drama series set in a Yorkshire village. An old flame of Mike's turns up in Aidensfield as Greengrass loses his heart to an aristocratic lady poacher. S7 Ep18

Appearances: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 19Appearances

Nostalgic police drama. A spate of burglaries results in a young woman being hospitalised, Greengrass and Bertie try modern art, and Nick and Jo come to a big decision. S7 Ep19

Local Knowledge: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 20Local Knowledge

Nostalgic police drama series. The return of a notorious felon has Blaketon longing for his old job, and Nick, Jo and Katie finally decide to leave Aidensfield. S7 Ep20

The Enemy Within: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 21The Enemy Within

Nostalgic police drama series. An old Army friend of Blaketon causes havoc in the village, and Greengrass is in trouble when he innocently buys some stolen sheep. S7 Ep21

Unconsidered Trifles: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 22Unconsidered Trifles

Nostalgic police drama series set in the 1960s. Blaketon finds himself at the wrong end of the law as Greengrass tries to cash in with some scrap motorcycles. S7 Ep22

Heroes and Villians: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 23Heroes and Villians

Heroes and Villains: Nostalgic police drama. A stolen war medal tests the friendship between a young boy and a flying ace, and Maggie and Neil try to reconcile their differences. S7 Ep23

Love Me Do: Episode Image
EpisodeĀ 24Love Me Do

Nostalgic drama. Suspicions are aroused in the village when a young girl claims that she is being stalked, and a new sergeant's arrival heralds an unwelcome change. S7 Ep24

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