Heartbeat 1992
What is Heartbeat?
Heartbeat is a British police procedural period drama series that aired from 1992 until 2010. Based on the Constable series of novels written by Nicholas Rhea, the show was produced by Yorkshire Television before transitioning to ITV Studios.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 372
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 10, 1992
- Last aired
- Sep 5, 2010
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Heartbeat is a British police procedural period drama series that aired from 1992 until 2010. Based on the Constable series of novels written by Nicholas Rhea, the show was produced by Yorkshire Television before transitioning to ITV Studios. The narrative is set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire locations of Aidensfield and Ashfordly. The series chronicles the lives and adventures of the local police constabulary, medical staff, and village residents. Throughout its run, the program became known for interweaving crime and medical storylines. The ensemble cast featured actors including William Simons, Derek Fowlds, Tricia Penrose, and Mark Jordon. As an enduringly popular production, the series has remained available for viewing through various streaming platforms. The show is distinct from other media or health-related topics sharing the same name. By focusing on the daily experiences of those living in North Yorkshire, the series established a long-standing presence in British television history before concluding its broadcast run in 2010.
Should you watch it?
“Set in 1960s North Yorkshire, this series follows the lives of police, medical staff, and village residents.”
- blends crime and medical storylines
- features a 1960s setting
- some episodes are missing from certain archives
Watch it if you enjoy British period dramas based on the Constable series of novels.
The series combines elements of drama, comedy, and crime.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Changing Places Mytharc Apr 10, 1992
- E2 Fruits of the Earth Core Apr 17, 1992
- E3 Rumours Core Apr 24, 1992
- E4 Playing with Fire Core May 1, 1992
- E5 Nowt But a Prank Core May 8, 1992
- E6 Old, New, Borrowed and Blue Core May 15, 1992
- E7 Face Value Core May 22, 1992
- E8 Outsiders Core May 29, 1992
- E9 Primal Instinct Mytharc Jun 5, 1992
- E10 Keep on Running Mytharc Jun 12, 1992
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Secrets Mytharc Apr 18, 1993
- E2 End of the Line Core Apr 25, 1993
- E3 Manhunt Core May 2, 1993
- E4 Bitter Harvest Core May 9, 1993
- E5 Over the Hill Core May 16, 1993
- E6 Bang to Rights Core May 23, 1993
- E7 A Talent for Deception Core May 30, 1993
- E8 Baby Blues Core Jun 6, 1993
- E9 Wall of Silence Mytharc Jun 13, 1993
- E10 Missing Mytharc Jun 20, 1993
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Speed Kills Mytharc Oct 3, 1993
- E2 Riders of the Storm Core Oct 10, 1993
- E3 Dead Ringer Core Oct 17, 1993
- E4 Going Home Core Oct 24, 1993
- E5 A Chilly Reception Core Oct 31, 1993
- E6 The Frighteners Core Nov 7, 1993
- E7 Father's Day Core Nov 14, 1993
- E8 Endangered Species Core Nov 21, 1993
- E9 An American in Aidensfield Mytharc Nov 28, 1993
- E10 Bringing It All Back Home Mytharc Dec 5, 1993
Season 4 · 16 episodes
- E1 Wild Thing Mytharc Sep 4, 1994
- E2 Witch Hunt Core Sep 11, 1994
- E3 Midday Sun Core Sep 18, 1994
- E4 Turn of the Tide Core Sep 25, 1994
- E5 Love Child Core Oct 2, 1994
- E6 Nice Girls Don't Core Oct 9, 1994
- E7 Trouble in Mind Core Oct 16, 1994
- E8 Fair Game Mytharc Oct 23, 1994
- E9 Red Herring Core Oct 30, 1994
- E10 Arms and the Man Core Nov 6, 1994
- E11 Treading Carefully Core Nov 13, 1994
- E12 Bad Blood Core Nov 20, 1994
- E13 Assault and Battery Core Nov 27, 1994
- E14 Lost and Found Core Dec 6, 1994
- E15 A Bird in the Hand Mytharc Dec 13, 1994
- E16 A Winter's Tale Mytharc Dec 25, 1994
Season 5 · 15 episodes
- E1 Wishing Well Mytharc Sep 3, 1995
- E2 Expectations Core Sep 10, 1995
- E3 Thief in the Night Mytharc Sep 17, 1995
- E4 Domestic Core Sep 24, 1995
- E5 Vacant Possession Mytharc Oct 1, 1995
- E6 We're All Allies Really Core Oct 8, 1995
- E7 Sophie's Choice Core Oct 15, 1995
- E8 Gone Tomorrow Core Oct 22, 1995
- E9 Toss Up Core Oct 29, 1995
- E10 It's All in the Game Core Nov 5, 1995
- E11 Vigilante Mytharc Nov 12, 1995
- E12 Unfinished Business Core Nov 19, 1995
- E13 Saint Columbia's Treasure Core Nov 26, 1995
- E14 Sitting Off the Dock of the Bay Mytharc Dec 3, 1995
- E15 Blood Sports Mytharc Dec 10, 1995
Frequently asked questions
When did the series air?
The series aired from 1992 to 2010.
Where is the show set?
It is set in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield.
What is the premise of the show?
The series interweaves crime and medical storylines involving police, medical staff, and local residents.
How many seasons were produced?
The series comprises 18 seasons.
What is the source material?
The series is based upon the Constable series of novels written by Nicholas Rhea.