Heartbeat
Follow the adventures of the colourful residents of the Yorkshire village of Aidensfield.
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Sweet Sorrow
March 19, 2010
A frightened, bloodstained man crashes through the woods and drives off in David's taxi. He claims to have amnesia. During the investigation, Oscar Blaketon is seriously injured and taken to hospital. Will he live or die?
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Pass the Parcel
March 12, 2010
Joe thwarts a gang of safe robbers, but it seems they will stop at nothing to finish the job. Dawn's fancy dress birthday party goes off with an unexpected bang.
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The Open Door
March 5, 2010
Two masked men hijack Hardcastle's meat van, leaving the driver unconscious. Mrs Grant hires Peggy and David to look after her country house while she is away. Alice Howarth tells Carol her mother, Edna, may be going senile.
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My One and Only
February 26, 2010
When Leslie Rumbolt is shot outside his home, Sgt. Miller calls CID to take over the investigation but they are short-handed. Alf Ventress's chimney has fallen into his house, and he is staying at the hotel.
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Jobs for the Boys
February 19, 2010
Councillor Philpot asks Blaketon to find his son Ian, who left home months ago. A Robin Hood robber is stealing cash from homes and businesses, then gives envelopes full of cash to elderly people. Many of the recipients turned their envelopes in to police. Peggy was given one while visiting in an apartment block, the Albert Building, but tries to hide it from David.
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Deadlier than the Male
February 12, 2010
Eileen Needham hires Sylvia Swinton, a no-holds-barred lawyer, to get her a divorce. Peggy's old friend Stan Bickles and his daughter Josie come to town, and Peggy is soon looking for a way to be rid of them.
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Ties That Bind
February 5, 2010
Village post offices are being robbed at night, and PC Joe Mason is seconded to work with DI Turner of the Serious Crime Squad and DS Rachel Dawson. Joe is soon in trouble with Carol. Retired bank manager Edward Walton can't cope when his wife Cynthia is in a nursing home, and Peggy steps in to help.
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The War of the Roses
January 29, 2010
An escalating feud between farmers has police worried. When Peggy and David are asked to clear Mrs. Brooke's house for sale, the ghost of the late owner seeks retribution.
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A Whiter Shade of Pale
January 22, 2010
Vivienne MacKay announces her engagement to Dominic Bellingham - but both need to get divorced first. The Ashfordly Cup is the biggest day of the year for vendors, and Peggy intends to take full advantage of it.
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Cashing In
January 15, 2010
When a large number of forged bank notes show up in the area, the police start looking for a missing gangster. Rachel finds herself in danger. Bernie is excited: his favourite celebrity had moved to Aidensfield.
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The Runaways
January 8, 2010
A gangster's accountant goes on the run. David discovers an old jeep with a story to tell.
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School of Hard Knocks
December 18, 2009
Joe attempts to find a school boy and a missing gun after a teacher takes discipline a step too far. The villagers get ready for a trip to London.
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The Middle of Somewhere
December 11, 2009
Joe, Rachel and Carol continue their search in Australia and manage to find what they are looking for. But things end in tragedy.
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Thursday's Children
December 4, 2009
Rachel, Joe and Carol leave for Australia to try and find Rosie and Carol's brother.
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Ups and Downs
November 27, 2009
A robber is targeting the homes of the wealthy. A visitor to the village makes a play for Carol. Peggy tries to set David up on a date. Bernie is worried about Rosie when she doesn't return from her trip to Australia.
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The Hospital Job
November 20, 2009
A search for stolen antiques turns life threatening for Mason and Wetherby. Prejudices are stirred by the arrival of a group of Taoist monks. David discovers his spiritual side.
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Looking for Isabella
November 13, 2009
A boy's life hangs in the balance when he falls down a well. A media circus descends. Peggy and David play host to a troublesome celebrity journalist.
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Return Crossing
November 6, 2009
A widow's life is endangered by the dodgy business dealings of her late husband. The locals help a visitor on a romantic quest.
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Strike up the Band
October 30, 2009
When the rivalry between two brass bands gets out of hand and one of the musicians is hospitalized, the police are called in to investigate. Meanwhile Dawn is swept off her feet by a handsome stranger.
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Guilty Secrets
October 23, 2009
When a criminal allegation is made against a fellow officer, Joe puts his career at risk. Bernie receives some staggering news.
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Living off the Land
October 16, 2009
Joe and Rachel investigate a violent attack on a travelling hippie, but things are not as they first seem, and David goes to war with a rival taxi firm.
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Mother of Invention
October 9, 2009
Joe and Carol join forces to support a local single mother struggling to cope but clash over the best course of action. Younger and the boys are put to work when the police constable's wife loses her dog Hercules.
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England Expects
October 2, 2009
An old villain returns to Aidensfield and has a score to settle with the Ashfordly police. Elsewhere, Peggy ropes David into making clay pots, with explosive consequences!
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Family Matters
September 25, 2009
Some disturbing events compromise Miller professionally, and his career hangs in the balance. Meanwhile Peggy's antics trigger a health scare with an unexpected solution.
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Oscar's Birthday
March 20, 2009
Everyone rallies around for Blaketon's birthday party, while two new arrivals in the village put Joe Mason in an awkward position - professionally and personally.
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Mixed Messages
March 13, 2009
A pensioner whom Carol has been visiting dies unexpectedly. Peggy is confronted with rubbish in her own backyard, but for once, it's not hers. And Gina's pregnancy approaches full term.
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You Never Can Tell
March 6, 2009
An aging pop manager returns to the village to marry his young starlet, but when he is found dead, foul play is suspected - but who would murder a dying man? Peggy experiences a sudden bout of memory loss when she's caught red-handed with stolen goods.
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It Came from Outer Space
February 27, 2009
After an explosion in the woods, rumour spreads that a meteorite has landed in Aidensfield, but Miller and Rachel have other ideas. Joe goes undercover to find out more. Meanwhile, Peggy sees commercial possibilities in the sudden interest in outer space.
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Bully Boys
February 20, 2009
An ex-convict turned debt collector is the subject of a police investigation - but are their suspicions justified? And Peggy wants David to attend a school reunion.
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The Big Chill
February 13, 2009
Joe and Rachel try to uncover a drug-smuggling ring, and Gina makes a new friend in her prenatal class. And when Bernie's hearse is out of action, Peggy spots a gap in the market.
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Taking Stock
February 6, 2009
Police discover that a man killed in a car accident had a chequered past. But what was he doing in Aidensfield? Oscar and a reluctant Alf join forces on a private detective case.
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Missing Persons
January 30, 2009
Joe has a quiet word with a young couple who are leaving their children home alone. Phil Bellamy's brother asks if his wayward niece Dawn can come to stay, but when David goes to collect her from the station, she is nowhere to be seen.
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Danse Macabre
January 23, 2009
Joe and Carol join forces when their concerns for the welfare of a young ballerina grow. David helps out at the local paper.
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Hey Hey LBJ
January 9, 2009
When a teenage girl disappears, the police spring into action. Peggy thinks they've struck gold when David finds an old metal detector.
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Take Three Girls
January 2, 2009
A group of animal welfare activists launch a dangerous campaign. Carol and Dr Chris clash over the care of a pregnant teenager. Peggy is pleased as punch when she thinks David has caught a certain someone's eye.
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Out of the Long Dark Night
December 26, 2008
Joe investigates after a couple's property is vandalised and uncovers a dark secret. David takes an old steam engine for a run.
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The Heart of a Man
December 19, 2008
When burglars break into John Harper's cottage, they swap the blind man's money for blank pieces of paper.
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A Brush with the Law
December 12, 2008
Aidensfield prepares for the village's annual fox hunt, and Lord Ashfordly and Gordon Radford are at odds. Joe covets a classic sports racing car at Bernie's garage.
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Changing Roles
December 5, 2008
A key witness for a murder trial in Aidensfield needs protection. Lord Ashfordly hires a new gamekeeper. Joe meets an old lover.
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The Devil Rides Out
November 28, 2008
When a local church is vandalized, the vicar wants to perform an exorcism. But the police are more interested in Lord Ashfordly's godson than the works of Satan. Gina realises she is pregnant with Phil's baby. Paul offers her some unorthodox therapy.
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Only Make Believe
November 21, 2008
An unwanted guest lands Wetherby in hot water, and she has no plans to leave Aidensfield until she gets what she wants. Blaketon and Ventress embark on a top-secret private detective case at a fancy hotel, only to find their cover story in danger.
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Burying the Past
November 14, 2008
A local teacher is found shot. Rachel suspects suicide, but Joe thinks it might be murder. Carol visits Elsie and Arthur Chiltern, who live outside the village and rely on Arthur's little car. Gina decides to move back to Liverpool.
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Touch and Go
November 7, 2008
PC Joe Mason admits he wants to stay in Aidensfield. Phil and Carol suspect a boy is being abused at home, and the police are drawn into a volatile domestic situation - with devastating consequences. Peggy sets out to win the "Double Your Money" quiz at the Aidensfield Arms.
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Another Sleepy, Dusty, Delta Day
October 31, 2008
When a man dies falling from a bridge, Joe follows the clues to solve a baby's disappearance three years ago. Peggy has a new business venture - and a new hairdo.
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Love Story
October 24, 2008
Three Australians arrive in Aidensfield to work on George's farm as sheep shearers. George's gold watch disappears. Rosie has some big decisions to make. Peggy starts a laundry business.
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Night Mail
October 17, 2008
When the night mail train is robbed, the CID seem reluctant to let the local police help. Peggy receives a legacy.
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Heirs Apparent
October 10, 2008
A teenage girl turns up claiming to be the daughter of Lord Ashfordly. David makes a will.
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Stop Gap
October 3, 2008
PC Joe Mason arrives to replace PC Walker on a temporary basis and gets off to a bad start with the villagers.
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Laying the Ghost
March 7, 2008
Walker announces his plans to leave Aidensfield. At the local fete, Peggy spots an opportunity to make some money.
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Where There's Smoke
February 29, 2008
Miller comes under suspicion during an investigation. Walker's sergeant's exam results arrive. David wants to set up a playboy mansion.
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Troubled Waters
February 22, 2008
PC Walker and Nurse Carol Cassidy disagree over how to handle a domestic situation. An attractive widow catches Bernie's eye - but does she only want his money?
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One Small Step
February 15, 2008
The police station comes under siege. As locals gather at The Aidensfield Arms, Peggy tries to prove that the moon landing is a scam.
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The Medium is the Message
February 8, 2008
A psychic offers to assist the police, after the vicar's wife is murdered. Peggy loses some dynamite.
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Mind Games
February 1, 2008
An attack on Rosie after she finds a dead body leads Walker and Rachel to discover a sinister local cult. It isn't Christmas, but Peggy is still trying to sell some turkeys.
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The Dreams That You Dream
January 25, 2008
It's Gina's wedding day: will everything run smoothly? It starts snowing in Aidensfield, but the local road gritter has mysteriously disappeared.
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Out of Africa
January 18, 2008
Lord Ashfordly's new estate manager enforces a rent increase. PC Walker is called out to oversee the eviction of a tenant, then has to investigate an attack on the manager's car. Peggy is concerned about David's odd behaviour.
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No Laughing Matter
January 11, 2008
Gina's new cellar man falls under suspicion when a valuable pendant is stolen from a guest at the Aidensfield Arms. Geoff succumbs to the need for speed, and Peggy searches for a deal on a new set of wheels.
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Seeds of Destruction
January 4, 2008
PC Younger arrests a local man on suspicion of poisoning, but he dies in custody after being given a pill. Then Carol Cassidy traces a miracle cure to a young herbalist. A radio journalist visits Aidensfield and benefits from the town's hospitality.
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Another Little Piece of My Heart
December 28, 2007
Walker and Cassidy think that a woman may have been abused, but she refuses to talk. Younger outfoxes some troublesome children. Phil and Gina hear some good news.
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Sleeping Dogs
December 21, 2007
Bernie is about to inherit lots of money when someone returns from the grave to claim it. A girl unexpectedly gives birth. Aidensfield waits for news about Bellamy.
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Vendetta
December 14, 2007
Blaketon is attacked when he helps a guest at the Aidensfield Arms search for her son. Peggy celebrates her birthday with a date with an old friend. Walker pressures Bellamy about his troubles.
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Dead Men Do Tell Tales
December 7, 2007
Carol absent-mindedly leaves her medical bag containing dangerous drugs in her car when she rushes off to treat an emergency. While Peggy and David are left in charge of Bernie's funeral parlour, a suspicious client turns up.
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Give Peace A Chance
November 30, 2007
Rob is accused of police brutality at a protest at a local airfield. Sergeant Miller is surprised when he recognizes one of the protestors. And a snake is on the loose.
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Hearts and Flowers
November 23, 2007
A sniper iputs the lives of the villagers at risk. David is left in charge of Peggy's ice cream van, producing some interesting results.
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Little White Lies
November 16, 2007
A young boy runs away on the moors, concern quickly grows for his welfare. Phil and Gina set up Rob on a double date. Peggy and David consider selling some prized possesions. Ashfordly Police have a nasty infestation.
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Stumped
November 9, 2007
A dangerous gang leader holds Rob hostage. It is the annual Aidensfield - Scarsdale cricket match: the Aidensfield team thinks strategically, but Scarsdale works up a plot to foil Aidensfield's chances of winning.
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Pretty Woman
November 2, 2007
A local beauty queen receives threatening letters. Peggy attempts to beat the bookies. PC Geoff Younger decides to be firmer in his approach to crime.
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Memoir of a Fighting Man
October 26, 2007
A decorated war hero shoots an intruder, but the case is clouded by secrets from the past. Rosie worries that Bernie is hiding financial troubles at the garage, but Peggy may have the answer. Carol tries to help a pregnant teenager.
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Please Please Me
October 19, 2007
Peggy's car is stolen. Rosie has an unwelcome admirer who won't take no for an answer. Gina persuades Phil to share his feelings. And where is Deefer?
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Intelligence Matters
October 12, 2007
Ashfordly police join forces with the CID and the Home Office to track down a suspected Russian spy. Peggy thinks she has found evidence of a murder and asks David for help.
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Old Scores
October 5, 2007
A convicted rapist returns to Aidensfield. An old flame surprises Rob. Peggy helps an old pal back on his feet.
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C'est la Vie
September 28, 2007
Aidensfield prepares for the arrival of guests from the French village they are twinned with. Carol, the district nurse, tries to visit Jean, but Jean's husband holds her off - with a gun. A conman confesses to a life of crime.
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Miller's Tale
October 13, 2006
A gang of youths push Peggy down a hole while she's poaching - but when Miller gives chase, he knocks down and kills an elderly bystander, landing himself in hot water. It's not all bad news though, as Peggy hits on a new money-making idea - she'll sue for the 'injury' she sustained in the fall. Meanwhile, Gina is attracted to her handsome college tutor.
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The Devil You Know
October 6, 2006
Alf poses as a criminal as part of an undercover operation, but his covert actions only reveal startling information about Sgt. Miller's ethical beliefs. David checks out Peggy's room when she applies to be Lord Ashfordly's housekeeper - but both are left disappointed when the interview is a complete failure.
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A Fresh start
September 29, 2006
Sergeant Miller is suspicious of a London gangster who has come to live in Aidensfield. Three lads steal an expensive car for a joyride. Helen deals with a salmonella outbreak.
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Bin Man
March 24, 2006
Gina makes a gruesome discovery when she takes the trash out. Soon the whole village is in terror, and the hunt for a killer is on.
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Services Rendered
March 17, 2006
A hit-and-run leaves a local man in a critical condition. The investigation reveals that the crash was no accident. Peg finds that her latest shipment of contraband cigarettes contains an extra-special ingredient!
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Every Dog Has His Day
March 10, 2006
After a series of disturbances in the village, a group of young offenders staying at Ashfordly Hall are under suspicion.
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Off The Rails
March 3, 2006
The stationmaster is seriously injured when crooks use a rogue locomotive to steal freight cars from Ashfordly Station. Peg turns her hand to bookmaking and rigs the local bowls tournament. Meanwhile, a boys' night out to Whitby leaves Rob and Helen lovestruck.
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Shadows from the Past
February 24, 2006
Ashfordly police are forced to reopen a case when a serial confessor claims he is guilty of a murder more than a decade old. Peg tries to take advantage of a wealthy widower.
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Rustlers And Hustlers
February 17, 2006
PC Walker uncovers a horse-rustling racket after a young girl is injured in a riding accident. Peg and David are banned from the Aidensfield Arms for hosting a poker night in the upstairs room. Incensed, Peg sets up a rival business across the road.
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Duty Of Care
February 10, 2006
Lord Ashfordly comes under investigation for child labour. Bellamy discovers that the new estate manager is not all he seems, and uncovers a bitter love triangle.
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In The Bleak Midwinter
February 3, 2006
Rob and Helen try to help a young woman who has returned to Aidensfield with the baby she had put up for adoption. When the famous Frankie Rio Trio gets stuck in the village during a snowstorm, Vernon and David quickly arrange for a record company hotshot to come and see them play at the Aidensfield Christmas concert.
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Friends And Relations
January 27, 2006
A reveller at a wild party dies after taking a cocktail of speed and alcohol. David's Aunty Peggy arrives and sets up home -- and an illegal vodka still.
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A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
January 20, 2006
Vernon is forced to take desperate measures when the tax-man comes to town. When Bellamy starts following tipoffs from an old informant of Ventress's, he quickly finds himself in hot water.
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The Long View
January 13, 2006
Walker is tipped off to a burglary planned for a cliff-top house, but Miller is reluctant to get involved. Blaketon and Ventress step in. Everyone is concerned for Bernie's health when he becomes very moody.
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Golf Papa One Zero
January 6, 2006
Walker is cornered and beaten up by villains when a rapid response car scheme introduced by newly arrived Sgt. Miller doesn't work as well as it should. In hospital, nurse Clare who takes a personal interest in Walker. David, Gina, and Blaketon organize a 100th-birthday party for an Aidensfield resident.
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Icon
December 30, 2005
Ventress masquerades as a buyer to help Sgt. Noakes recover stolen Russian icons. Vernon and David teach Alfred to hunt truffles, which they hope to sell to Ashfordly Hall for a dinner party.
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Blast from the Past
December 23, 2005
PC Walker revisits his Dad's past in order to solve a spate of vicious robberies targeting old people in the village. Matthew Trent's former lover arrives unexpectedly. To much surprise, PC Geoff Younger joins the station.
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In Sickness and in Health
December 16, 2005
Jenny is diagnosed with severe manic depression. Despite everyone's misgivings, Vernon is doing a great job organizing Liz and Ben's wedding. Merton suspects a banker is not telling the truth about his wife's disappearance.
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Who's Sorry Now?
December 9, 2005
Dr. Helen Trent arrives from Chelsea looking to make a fresh start with her philandering husband. Jenny's behaviour is spiralling out of control, putting Merton and Liz in a difficult position when drugs go missing from the clinic.
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Stormy Weather
December 2, 2005
Merton senses something amiss when after a terrible storm he stops a couple in their tracks as they flee with passports and a large sum of cash. Vernon sets out to be a card sharp.
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Buried Secrets
November 25, 2005
The police suspect murder when an ex-army recluse and archaeological enthusiast living on the Ashfordly estate is found dead. Vernon (Geoffrey Hughes) plays Cupid when a young relative, Gareth, comes to stay. Merton is concerned that Jenny is acting very strangely and fears something might be seriously wrong.
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Precious Stones
November 18, 2005
The Maltravers are celebrating the return of their son from Kenya when an armed robber makes off with their jewellery. But they are not too happy when the loot is recovered. David is hailed as a local hero for giving chase to a burglar who broke into the police station.
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Say It with Flowers
November 11, 2005
A gang of thieves who use explosives to rob armoured cars is on the loose in Ashfordly. David enters a rare plant in a flower show, but when his entry is stolen Blaketon and Ventress investigate.
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Wrecked
November 4, 2005
PC Phil Bellamy's romantic life seems to be taking a turn for the better when he meets a young widow. But a string of strange attacks on Phil forces him to keep his distance. PC Walker investigates a recently released prisoner who bears a grudge against Phil.
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Hunters Moon
October 28, 2005
A shooting death at first looks like an accident, but Walker begins to suspect poachers may be involved. Vernon has to do some fancy footwork to appease the chair of the taxi licensing committee after David leaves her stranded at the train station.
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The Happiest Day
October 21, 2005
A good friend of Oscar gets in over his head when he goes to a mobster to help pay for his daughter's wedding. David tries to capture the true face of Aidensfield for a photo contest.
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Fakers And Frauds
October 14, 2005
Vernon persuades Lord Ashfordly to host an exclusive weekend for artists. The police search for a bogus cop who seems to have stolen his outfit from a theatre company.
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Secrets And Lies
October 7, 2005
A blackmailer is threatening to reveal secrets of several Aidensfield residents unless they each hand over huge sums of money. One of the victims is driven to a suicide attempt. And Vernon attempts to enter the publishing world.
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Money, Money, Money
September 30, 2005
PC Rob Walker (Johnathan Kerrigan) joins Ashfordly police as Aidensfield's resident bobby, but not everyone is happy with his arrival.
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A Winter's Tale
August 4, 1996
This episode is packed with festive fun, a seasonal crime, a Christmas concert and a dream come true. When Christmas trees go missing from Lady Whitly's estate, and pine needles are found at the back of Greengrass' pick-up, all the evidence points at the loveable rogue. Kate holds auditions for the Christmas concert.
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Blood Sports
January 12, 1996
A boy is diagnosed with polio so Maggie sets up a mass vaccination. There is a kidnap in the village, Blaketon is made President of the local Rugby club and Nick meets the new school teacher.
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Sitting Off the Dock of the Bay
January 5, 1996
A pirate radio station is broadcasting rock music and dangerous drugs are found among bootlegged records so Nick goes undercover as a DJ to catch the culprits. Greengrass and a friend brew their own whiskey with explosive results.
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Saint Columba's Treasure
December 29, 1995
When Professor Brigstock dies everyone gossips about buried treasure. Lord Ashfordly is angry that his trout are being stolen and Nick's investigation leads him to Greengrass. Blaketon is determined to catch him red-handed which leads them both into trouble when they find themselves trapped underground together.
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Unfinished Business
December 22, 1995
Greengrass discovers an unexploded WW2 bomb and the Army is called to deal with the situation whilst the village is evacuated. However, one woman refuses to leave her home as there is a dead man who is in her bed - and it isn't her husband.
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Vigilante
December 15, 1995
A local woman takes matters into her own hands when a known criminal who attacked her husband and put him into a coma walks free. Greengrass is determined to win a competition for best gooseberries in the local flower show and becomes the prime suspect when Hector Cowley's prize fruit is sabotaged.
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It's All in the Game
December 8, 1995
A local man finds that his house is trashed after he fails to pay a debt from a dog fight and Nick is sent undercover to investigate. Meanwhile Katie is baptised and speculation is high when an old girlfriend of Nick's turns up.
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Toss Up
November 24, 1995
A Bob Dylan look-a-like turns up in Aidensfield and is very popular with the local youngsters. There is a tragic car crash involving two girls high on cannabis and a burglar attacks Maggie Bolton. Greengrass has his cake and eats it leaving him more chirpy than usual.
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Gone Tomorrow
November 17, 1995
Aidensfield is hit by an electrical storm which causes much disruption. Maggie finds herself nearly being run over by running horses, George has his chimney struck by lightening and the local school children discover there are cows in their classroom the next morning. Ventress believes he is a witness to a UFO sighting and Nick and Maggie employ the help of a hypnotist to discover what really happened
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Sophie's Choice
November 10, 1995
Sophie, wife of a schoolteacher, is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease causing her to inadvertently commit a series of criminal acts. She crashes her car, narrowly missing Greengrass and some school children and steals from a local shop. Meanwhile Gina becomes suspicious about a father and daughter staying at the pub.
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We're All Allies Really
November 3, 1995
An old man on holiday with his wife goes missing and racism divides the village when a young German visits his grave only to discover a note saying "Gerry Go Home". Unknown to the German is that his father dropped a bomb on the village during the war which killed two locals.
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Vacant Possession
October 27, 1995
Newcomers to Aidensfield become the focus of local hostility in this week's episode of Heartbeat; the Aidensfield police investigate the case of peeping tom; and Nick's mum, Ruby, makes a determined effort to win the heart of Sergeant Blaketon.
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Domestic
October 20, 1995
Nick is facing life without Kate and finds it hard looking after his baby daughter by himself whilst also maintaining his police duties. Phil tries a spot of baby-sitting whilst Nick is away on duty which causes chaos in the police station. Ruby, Nick's mother, comes to take over, much to his relief.
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Thief in the Night
October 13, 1995
Tragedy strikes cruelly in a heart-rending, unmissable episode which sees a dark cloud of shock and grief gather over Nick, as he is forced to move into a new and traumatising chapter in his life.
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Expectations
October 6, 1995
Clothes go missing from local clotheslines and a young lad who terrorises the village appears to be beating up his father as well. Kate receives the tragic results of her secret blood test and goes into labour shortly afterwards.
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Wishing Well
September 29, 1995
Nettie discovers that her house has been trashed and the wishing well in her garden proves to be worth more than she bargained for. Meanwhile the Mods and Rockers are causing trouble in Whitby.
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A Bird in the Hand
March 3, 1995
Thomas Abbott receives an offer to sell his farm to neighbouring farmer Pitts, but Kate's discovery that a local girl may be have fallen ill after drinking unpasteurised milk from Abbott, raises suspicions about the value of the farm. Greengrass tells Gina that an Australian has offered a reward in the local press for locating his missing twin brother and enlists her help to look through old records.
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Lost and Found
February 24, 1995
A man arrives in Aidensfield in a distressed state when he realises that he has lost his case containing the ashes of his dead wife. He has brought the ashes home to his wife's estranged family and meets with a hostile reception from the mother who has never forgiven him for encouraging her twin sons to fight in WWI and for taking her daughter away from her.
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Assault and Battery
February 17, 1995
Whilst Greengrass is selling free range eggs, Nick is investigating an outbreak of graffiti at a battery egg farm.
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Bad Blood
February 10, 1995
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Treading Carefully
February 3, 1995
Kate tells Nick that she is pregnant, but she remains unclear as to how she will bring up the child. Nick investigates the theft of lead from roofs in the area.
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Arms and the Man
January 27, 1995
Ron Cooper is injured when his rifle explodes and Morris sells Greengrass hand grenades. Greengrass is using the ammunition himself by using grenades to clear Lord Ashfordly's pond of trout. Meanwhile, the busy working lives of Nick and Kate are beginning to effect their relationship and Kate realises she is pregnant.
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Red Herring
January 20, 1995
Trouble arrives in Aidensfield as a Russian ship docks in Whitby and a crew member believes he has killed one of his colleagues. Meanwhile two children go missing.
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Love Child
December 23, 1994
A file containing details about an adoption go missing during a break-in at Ashfordly Council and a toddler is abducted shortly after. Bird watchers come across some destroyed falcon eggs and Greengrass is the prime suspect.
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Turn of the Tide
December 16, 1994
Nick joins Ventress who is on a fishing holiday near Whitby in order to investigate smugglers in the area. Meanwhile Kate has to cope with a girl who is seeking advice about abortions.
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Midday Sun
December 9, 1994
There is a suspected outbreak of rabies as a local garage owner is put into hospital and dies. The suspected dog goes missing and a search is started to find him. Ventress becomes the first to try out a new police car and Nick pays Greengrass a visit concerning hare poaching.
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Witch Hunt
December 2, 1994
A woman believed to be a witch by the local children is under suspicion when her deceased employer's relatives are poisoned.
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Wild Thing
November 25, 1994
Whitby's new Inspector sets up a hunt for a large animal suspected of killing sheep after finding several injured animals. Greengrass finds himself having to come up with an inventive way to make money following some news from the Inland Revenue. Kate decides to join Dr James Radcliffe in his practice in Whitby.
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Riders of the Storm
November 18, 1994
A heavy snowstorm puts Aidensfield into isolation and brings down the power lines. Disruption occurs when a train crashes, a pregnant woman finds herself about to give birth in a cottage and Greengrass frets when he loses his dog Alfred.
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Speed Kills
November 11, 1994
Ferrenby finds himself the victim of a burglary at his practice and receives a blow on the head in the attack. The thieves steal pills that are sold off as Speed and Greengrass claims that his car has been stolen.
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Bringing It All Back Home
November 4, 1994
A surprise visit is expected from the Sub-divisional Inspector any day and so the police team undergo some spring cleaning. Greengrass makes a citizen's arrest on two people he thinks are burglars. Meanwhile Nick and Kate are undergoing marital problems as their hectic working lives cause strains.
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An American in Aidensfield
October 28, 1994
An American riding his motorcycle finds himself crashing into a fence when he tries to avoid some sheep on the road. Kate has to move her practice to the police station as a result of Dr. Ferrenby's death and Nick suffers from the flu.
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Endangered Species
October 21, 1994
An old lady finds that her and her handicapped son are under pressure from Badger baiters. Meanwhile, Greengrass is looking for investors to buy into his racehorse Agamemnon.
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Father's Day
October 14, 1994
Nick finds himself in a difficult position when Blaketon's son is arrested for fighting a suspected drug dealer who has been pushing drugs to youngsters. Nick also experiences a sinister night whilst on patrol when he comes across an open grave.
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Going Home
October 7, 1994
Alex Ferrenby runs into trouble while fishing after suffering a slow brain haemorrhage possibly brought on from a blow to the head he received from thieves.
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Dead Ringer
September 30, 1994
Bellamy is in trouble when he fails to be in his assigned area during a raid and all the leads in the case point to him being the criminal. Meanwhile Kate notices that Greengrass is taking peculiar interest in a villager's greyhound.
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The Frighteners
September 23, 1994
An elderly woman living in an isolated cottage becomes afraid that she is being victimised when she receives several menacing phone calls. Ventress saves a kitten from drowning and tries to keep it secretly in the police station, much to Blaketon's annoyance.
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A Chilly Reception
September 9, 1994
A bride appears to be ruining her own wedding and Kate gets a visit from her Aunt Eileen but appears less than happy to see her
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Missing
September 2, 1994
A yearly fun fair in Aidensfield causes trouble. An owner of a caravan site complains about the noise and mess, a young child goes missing and Greengrass unwittingly tries to sell a stolen piece of art.
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Wall of Silence
August 26, 1994
Nick is urged to clear up a rash of thefts in Aidensfield before Lord Ashfordly's last shoot of the season; the event will be attended by the assistant chief constable.
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Baby Blues
August 19, 1994
A woman who is having trouble conceiving takes a baby from a young couple. The locals of Aidensfield are not happy to find that hippies have moved to the village and Greengrass creates his usual mayhem when he buys a racehorse and decides to time him running along the grass verge in the village.
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A Talent for Deception
August 12, 1994
Sergeant Blaketon is having difficulty organizing a talent contest on behalf of the Ashfordly Football Club; Greengrass is boasting of having come into money; and an old flame of Kate's comes to town.
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Bang to Rights
August 5, 1994
A young girl rushes to the Police house door claiming that her mother is dead. Nick and Kate hurry to investigate. Nick re-opens an old case concerning an old policeman that others would prefer to keep closed and Bellamy is about to marry his pregnant girlfriend.
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Over the Hill
July 29, 1994
Kate discovers that Gina has a criminal record and a soldier who has gone AWOL tries to get in touch with an old friend in Aidensfield causing problems for Nick and Kate.
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Bitter Harvest
July 22, 1994
Reg Manston faces ruin if an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on his farm is confirmed. Things are complicated by a long-running feud between Manston and his neighbour.
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Manhunt
July 15, 1994
George and Greengrass find themselves coming face to face with an intruder in the Aidensfield Arms pub. Nick becomes suspicious when he spots lights on in the pub after hours. When he goes to investigate he finds himself in unexpected company.
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End of the Line
July 8, 1994
Kate is furious when Nick buys an old sports car from Greengrass. Greengrass is furious when he discovers the real value of the car. A widower named Frank arrives in town and spies on Nick and Kate.
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Secrets
July 1, 1994
Nick is in trouble with Kate on their wedding anniversary; a flasher has been spotted on the moors; and a young village girl confesses to Kate that she is pregnant.
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Primal Instinct
June 24, 1994
Aidensfield becomes the scene of a murder hunt when a retired top "copper" from London is shot dead in his home in the village.
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Outsiders
June 17, 1994
A love affair between a Gypsy and the vicar's daughter causes trouble in Aidensfield, especially for Nick and Kate.
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Keep On Running
June 10, 1994
Nick goes to London for a job interview that would mean leaving Aidensfield. Meanwhile, young Alan and Sandra Maskell's marriage is going through a bad patch.
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Face Value
June 3, 1994
The U.S.-run early-warning defence system on the outskirts of Aidensfield becomes the target of a ban-the-bomb demonstration. Nick later has trouble with a local left-wing politician.
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Heartbeat - Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
May 27, 1994
The only clue in a spate of home burglaries is that the thief tidies up before leaving with the loot. PC Nick Rowan becomes suspicious of the village do-gooder.
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Heartbeat - Nowt But a Prank
May 20, 1994
PC Nick Rowan finds himself in the middle of a gunfight when a 20-year-old feud between two Aidensfield neighbours flares into full-scale warfare.
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Heartbeat - Playing with Fire
May 13, 1994
After two mysterious barn fires, PC Nick Rowan's only clues are a necklace found at one crime scene and the sound of a motorcycle heard at both.
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Heartbeat - Rumours
May 6, 1994
PC Nick Rowan investigates a malicious whispering campaign against a local shopkeeper. An anonymous letter accuses the man of taking "an unhealthy interest in young boys."
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Heartbeat - Fruits of the Earth
April 29, 1994
When a motorist reports having killed a ram after swerving to avoid yet another drunken hiker, Nick investigates. Kate upsets the Maskell household when she suggests that Mrs. Maskell take birth control pills.
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Heartbeat - Changing Places
April 22, 1994
Police Constable Nick Rowan and his wife Kate travel from London to the village of Aidensfield, where Nick is taking a new post. A motorcycle gang gives him a taste of the trouble that awaits.
