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Heartbeat

Heartbeat

19927.118 Seasons372 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.

Created by Nicholas Rhea
Written by Nicholas Rhea
Produced by Martyn Auty, Kathleen Beedles
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Derek Fowlds

Derek Fowlds

Oscar Blaketon

William Simons

William Simons

PC Alf Ventress

Tricia Penrose

Tricia Penrose

Gina Bellamy

Peter Benson

Peter Benson

Bernie Scripps

Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

Peggy Armstrong

Lisa Kay

Lisa Kay

Carol Cassidy

Joseph McFadden

Joseph McFadden

PC Joe Mason

Nikki Sanderson

Nikki Sanderson

Dawn Bellamy

David Lonsdale

David Lonsdale

David Stockwell

Steven Blakeley

Steven Blakeley

PC Geoff Younger

Themes & Keywords

englandfarmnorthern englandvillagepoliceyorkshirerural area1960s

About Heartbeat

Heartbeat is a crime, drama, comedy series that first aired in 1992 exploring themes of england, farm, northern england, village, police, yorkshire. Created by Nicholas Rhea, it stars Derek Fowlds, William Simons, Tricia Penrose. Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.

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