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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Changing Places Apr 10, 1992
- E2 Fruits of the Earth Apr 17, 1992
- E3 Rumours Apr 24, 1992
- E4 Playing with Fire May 1, 1992
- E5 Nowt But a Prank May 8, 1992
- E6 Old, New, Borrowed and Blue May 15, 1992
- E7 Face Value May 22, 1992
- E8 Outsiders May 29, 1992
- E9 Primal Instinct Jun 5, 1992
- E10 Keep on Running Jun 12, 1992
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Secrets Apr 18, 1993
- E2 End of the Line Apr 25, 1993
- E3 Manhunt May 2, 1993
- E4 Bitter Harvest May 9, 1993
- E5 Over the Hill May 16, 1993
- E6 Bang to Rights May 23, 1993
- E7 A Talent for Deception May 30, 1993
- E8 Baby Blues Jun 6, 1993
- E9 Wall of Silence Jun 13, 1993
- E10 Missing Jun 20, 1993
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Speed Kills Oct 3, 1993
- E2 Riders of the Storm Oct 10, 1993
- E3 Dead Ringer Oct 17, 1993
- E4 Going Home Oct 24, 1993
- E5 A Chilly Reception Oct 31, 1993
- E6 The Frighteners Nov 7, 1993
- E7 Father's Day Nov 14, 1993
- E8 Endangered Species Nov 21, 1993
- E9 An American in Aidensfield Nov 28, 1993
- E10 Bringing It All Back Home Dec 5, 1993
Season 4 · 16 episodes
- E1 Wild Thing Sep 4, 1994
- E2 Witch Hunt Sep 11, 1994
- E3 Midday Sun Sep 18, 1994
- E4 Turn of the Tide Sep 25, 1994
- E5 Love Child Oct 2, 1994
- E6 Nice Girls Don't Oct 9, 1994
- E7 Trouble in Mind Oct 16, 1994
- E8 Fair Game Oct 23, 1994
- E9 Red Herring Oct 30, 1994
- E10 Arms and the Man Nov 6, 1994
- E11 Treading Carefully Nov 13, 1994
- E12 Bad Blood Nov 20, 1994
- E13 Assault and Battery Nov 27, 1994
- E14 Lost and Found Dec 6, 1994
- E15 A Bird in the Hand Dec 13, 1994
- E16 A Winter's Tale Dec 25, 1994
Season 5 · 15 episodes
- E1 Wishing Well Sep 3, 1995
- E2 Expectations Sep 10, 1995
- E3 Thief in the Night Sep 17, 1995
- E4 Domestic Sep 24, 1995
- E5 Vacant Possession Oct 1, 1995
- E6 We're All Allies Really Oct 8, 1995
- E7 Sophie's Choice Oct 15, 1995
- E8 Gone Tomorrow Oct 22, 1995
- E9 Toss Up Oct 29, 1995
- E10 It's All in the Game Nov 5, 1995
- E11 Vigilante Nov 12, 1995
- E12 Unfinished Business Nov 19, 1995
- E13 Saint Columbia's Treasure Nov 26, 1995
- E14 Sitting Off the Dock of the Bay Dec 3, 1995
- E15 Blood Sports 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.