List of Heartbeat episodes

The following is a list of episodes for the British ITV period police drama Heartbeat. The programme first aired on Friday, 10 April 1992 and 18 series have so far been aired. The first series broadcast on a Friday.

372 episodes of Heartbeat have aired, which includes 9 Christmas episodes.

Series 1 (1992)

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Airdate[1]
1	"Changing Places"	Johnny Byrne	Roger Cheveley	10 April 1992
This episode starts with a short behind-the-scenes introduction for the series. The village's new PC Rowan and his wife drives into town and immediately runs into trouble with the local bikers. Greengrass's dog does not make a good start between sergeant Blaketon and PC Rowan. Dr. Rowan tries to look for work helping the local doctor. First appearance of Nick Berry as PC Nick Rowan, Niamh Cusack as Kate Rowan, Derek Fowlds as Oscar Blaketon, Bill Maynard as Claude Greengrass, William Simons as Alf Ventress, Mark Jordon as Phil Bellamy, Frank Middlemass as Alec Ferrenby, Stuart Golland as George Ward, and Jack Deam as Alan Maskell. Guest stars: Del Henney as Harold Jackson, Suzanna Hitchmough as Sandra Murray, Malcolm Hebden as Clerk of Court
2	"Fruits of the Earth"	Johnny Byrne	Tim Dowd	17 April 1992
The police have a missing man to look for. While the sergeant says “all flashers should be locked up before they get worse” the mystery flasher helps the police station. Guest stars: Genevieve Walsh as Hannah Davies, Jack Deam as Alan Maskell, Ben Forster as Arnold Merriweather, Joyce Kennedy as Mrs. Potter, Elspeth Charlton as Mrs. Holroyd, Roy Alon as Car Driver, Shirley Stelfox as Mrs. Parkin, Edward Peel as Mr. Carter, John Breslin as Mr. Potter
3	"Rumors"	David Lane	Ken Horn	24 April 1992
Ugly rumors leads to lots of other problems. Dr. Rowan tries to help a family against the village doctor's morals. Guest stars: David Hargreaves as Charlie Denby, John Forgeham as Reg Pendleton, Elizabeth Spriggs as Rene Kirby, Jack Deam as Alan Maskell, Edward Mallon as Tony Cottis
4	"Playing with Fire"	Rob Gittins	Eric Wendell	1 May 1992
A lady who cannot control her horse keeps PC Rowan busy. Teenagers and salmon poachers keep the police busy. Does Greengrass help the police? Trouble after a teenage girl is seen with Dr. Rowan. Claude gets left out of pocket by a couple he is trying to help. Guest stars: Tony Forsyth as Ian Clayton, Lottie Ward as Fiona Lambton, Ann Rye as Miss. Hamilton, Suzanne Hitchmough as Sandra Murray
5	"Nowt but a Prank"	Barry Woodward	James Ormerod	8 May 1992
This episode starts with a short behind-the-scenes introduction. Three young boys have nothing better to do but to have fun, which does not go down well for those on the receiving end, then it gets mistaken in a neighborly dispute. Guest stars: James Cosmo as Matthew Chapman, Paul Copley as Dick Radcliffe, Patrick Connolly as Keith Hawkins, Nicky Evans as Graham Thompson, Lynn Farleigh as Mary Radcliffe.
6	"Old, New, Borrowed and Blue"	Alan Whiting	Tim Dowd	15 May 1992
A tidy burglar does his rounds in the village. A caregiver is on a good thing borrowing things from patients. Dr. Rowan finds a job. First appearance of Rupert Vansittart as Lord Ashfordly. Guest stars: Justin Chadwick as Derek, Annette Crosbie as Penelope Stirling, Simon O'Brien as Vince, Michael Carter as Auctioneer.
7	"Face Value"	David Lane	Terry Iland	22 May 1992
The peace anti-bomb movement comes to the village and starts the locals fighting. Greengrass runs into trouble after adding local events together. John Duttine appears later from episode 264 as Sgt George Miller Guest stars: Cathy Sandford as Val, Philip Glenister as Julian Cantley, John Duttine as Paul Melthorn, Antony Byrne as Duncan. William Marsh as American, Martin Oldfield as Freedie, Johnny Allan as Stan Metcalfe, Rod Arthur as Turner, Billy Doden as Billy.
8	"Outsiders"	Peter Barwood	Tim Dowd	29 May 1992
Gypsy-like people turn up in town. The vicar falls out with his daughter. Guest stars: Daniel Ryan as Jamie Hunter, Jonathan Magnanti as Bill Gallagher, Jim Millea as Jim Clayton, Ashley Nelson as Jadran Lazlos, Roy Boyd as Joseph Lazlos, Eleanor Bron as Maria Lazlos.
9	"Primal Instinct"	Brian Finch	Ken Horn	5 June 1992
A ex-policeman getting shot starts a lot of back-stabbing in the police force. Guest stars: Freda Dowie as Muriel Gerard, Breffni McKenna as DC Jack Langford, Caroline O'Neill as WPC Rachel Benson, Glyn Owen as DCI Paddy Merton, Jean Anderson as Victoria Wainwright.
10	"Keep on Running"	Johnny Byrne	Gavan Theoditis	12 June 1992
Sheep rustling leads to a pack of lies in court. PC Rowan goes to London to try and chase a new job but finds a bent copper. Final appearance of Jack Deam as Alan Maxell from the motorcycle workshop. Guest stars: Glyn Owen as DCI Paddy Merton, Nick Moran as Rick Parker, David Boyce as Clerk, David Birrell as Charlie Hasty, Tom Beard as Gerry, Stuart Wolfenden as Pete Davies, Mary Woodvine as Susie, Keith Woodason as D.S. Simmerson.

Series 2 (1993)

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Airdate
11	"Secrets"	Adele Rose	Bob Mahoney	18 April 1993
When a market trader is held at gunpoint and his van is stolen, Nick suspects Lord Ashfordly's spoiled and erratic son Rupert has something to do with it. But the youngster is using his position at Ashfordly Hall to make life difficult for the officers, and even Blaketon is powerless against him. Kate befriends a pregnant teenage girl and discovers the father of her baby is in fact Rupert Ashfordly. Guest stars: Danielle Tilley as Julie Neagle, Shirley Vaughan as Miss Eckersley, Marc Warren as Rupert Ashfordly, Graham Arnold as Tim Cunningham, Jacqueline Basquil as Ellen Neagle, Tubby Andrews as Joe Duffy.
12	"End of the Line"	David Martin	Bob Mahoney	25 April 1993
Nick's past comes back to haunt him when Frank Milner arrives in Aidensfield. Frank blames Nick for the death of his beloved granddaughter years ago. Full of rage and revenge, Frank plots to show Nick how it feels to lose someone close – and targets Kate. As his wife's life hangs in the balance, Nick must confront his past to save her. Meanwhile, Greengrass is asked to clear an old barn and discovers the parts of a car. However, he is not happy when he discovers he has sold them at a knockdown price. Guest stars: Mike Kelly, Annie Boland, Peter Barkworth, Ann Firbank.
13	"Manhunt"	David Lane	Ken Horn	2 May 1993
A quiet night at the Aidensfield Arms turns into a life or death situation when the pub is targeted by armed robbers, and Nick, Greengrass and George find themselves held at gunpoint in the cellar. One of the robbers, Alec Robinson, appears to be well acquainted with Greengrass, leaving Nick convinced that the old rogue has something to do with it, whilst Blaketon and Kate join forces to investigate the robbers. Guest stars: Rachel Davies, Samantha Beckinsale, Steve Halliwell, Peter Martin and Mike Kelly.
14	"Bitter Harvest"	Jane Hollowood	Ken Horn	9 May 1993
When a local farmer discovers his cow has been infected with foot and mouth disease, Aidensfield is put on red alert and the team must act fast to contain it. Meanwhile, Gina Ward, George's wayward niece from Liverpool, is sent to Aidensfield to help George at the Aidensfield Arms whilst he is ill, and she soon becomes a big hit with the male residents. First appearance of Tricia Penrose as Gina Ward. Guest stars: Ann Rye as Miss Hamilton, James Hazeldine as Reg Manston, Kate Rutter as Annie Carver, Peter Alexander as Martin Thomas, Freddie Fletcher as Sam Carver and Graham Rigby as Old Man.
15	"Over the Hill"	Johnny Byrne	Tim Dowd	16 May 1993
When black soldier Ken Marston reports his racist sergeant to his superiors, Sgt. Nichols plans to kill Ken up on the cliff. However, in a twisted turn of events, it's Nichols who falls to his death. Desperate and running for his life, Ken seeks solace in an old friend in Aidensfield, but when Nick is called in to investigate a break-in at a farm, Ken discovers he can never run from his troubles. Meanwhile, Kate is caught up in the Sandford family's problems: Tom Sandford has died, and social services are convinced his wife, Helen, is unstable to take care of their young son, Daniel. Can Kate keep the fractured family together? Guest stars: Roland Gift as Ken Marston, Sandy Hendrickse as Helen Sandford, Chris Brailsford as Sergeant Nichols, Joe Belcher as Mr. Diprose.
16	"Bang to Rights"	Brian Finch	Tim Dowd	23 May 1993
When Rosie Tinniswood tries to commit suicide, Nick and Kate take in her children. When she recovers, Rosie tells Nick that her husband is in prison for a crime he did not commit, and Nick offers to help clear his name by re-investigating the case. But Blaketon is against it, especially when it becomes apparent that his predecessor, Sgt Rowley Carson, is somehow connected to the wrongful imprisonment, and retired soon after. Nick is determined to find out what secrets the former sergeant was hiding. Meanwhile, PC Phil Bellamy is getting married. But on his stag night, he is assaulted outside the Aidensfield Arms. Luckily, Gina and Greengrass are well acquainted with his attacker. Guest stars: Sue Delaney as Jennifer Galvin, Ray Lonnen as Rowley Carsons, Melanie Kilburn as Rosie Tinniswood, Tim Dantay as Peter Fuller.
17	"A Talent for Deception"	Jonathan Critchely	Terry Marcel	30 May 1993
Nick and Kate's marriage comes under threat when one of Kate's old boyfriends becomes a prime suspect in a hit-and-run accident. Kate is certain of his innocence, leaving Nick fearful that she may still harbour feelings for him. However, Nick's attentions are soon turned to a spate of bank robberies, and crime writer Amanda Younge. Meanwhile, Greengrass comes into some money and decides to buy a flashy car, whilst Bellamy organises a talent contest for the local football team. Guest stars: Mike Kelly as Malcolm Mostyn, Dominic Arnold as Peter Hughes, Dorothy Tutin as Amanda Young, Chris Hargreaves as Mark Sutton.
18	"Baby Blues"	Veronica Henry	Catherine Morshead	6 June 1993
Marjorie Doubleday is convinced that her daughter-in-law, Rita, is neglecting her young grandson, which causes a rift in the family which gets a lot worse when the baby is abducted from outside the shop. Nick and the team are forced to investigate the possibility that Marjorie may have kidnapped her own grandson. But the residents of Aidensfield think a gang of hippies are to blame, and the case becomes more complicated when Sarah Collins, a patient of Kate's who is unable to have children, is reported missing. Meanwhile, Greengrass buys a racehorse and begins training it up. But he once again incurs the wrath of Blaketon when the horse runs wild around the village. Guest stars: Alison Johnston as Rita Doubleday, Nicholas Gleaves as Eric Doubleday, Anne Reid as Marjorie Doubleday, with Kitty Aldridge as Sarah Collins.
19	"Wall of Silence"	Jane Hollowood	Terry Marcel	13 June 1993
A series of break-ins across Aidensfield is the last thing Blaketon wants, especially whilst the chief constable is staying at Ashfordly Hall. Things get worse when the latest crime-spree hits the Ashfordly estate, leaving Nick caught in the middle of a feud between Lord Ashfordly and his former gamekeeper. Meanwhile, Kate discovers Susan Rawling is having an illegal abortion, and tries to convince her of the dangers that she may face. Susan ignores her advice and resorts to stealing from Greengrass to pay for it. However, when Susan is rushed to hospital, Kate makes a sickening discovery about the paternity of Susan's baby, leaving her questioning whether abortion may be the best option. Guest stars: Mike Kelly as Malcolm Mostyn, Barbara Keogh as Edith Gillet, Dicken Ashworth as Bill Francis, Hugo Speer as Chris Rawlings, John Simm as Richard Francis.
20	"Missing"	Adele Rose	Terry Marcel	20 June 1993
The fair is visiting Aidensfield and caravan site owner Edna Plummer uses the fair as a meeting place for her criminal brother, who receives some stolen paintings that have been transported from Holland. One of the paintings falls into the hands of Greengrass, who attempts to get himself out of trouble by offloading them to Dr Ferrenby. However, Ferrenby forces him to tell Nick what is going on, and the unlikely pair join forces to nail Edna and her smuggler associates. Meanwhile, Claire Mercer, one of Kate's patients, tells her that she suspects her son, Michael, is connected to the disappearance of two five-year-old boys. Guest stars: Rowan Spinks as Bobby Birdsall, Greg Baines as Duggie Birdsall, Shane Huston as William Cox, Catherine Brown as Norma Wilkinson, Jane Downs as Edna Plummer.

Series 3 (1993)

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Airdate[1]
21	"Speed Kills"	David Martin	Terry Marcel	3 October 1993
When a stash of drugs is stolen from the surgery and Dr. Ferrenby is left critically injured, Nick discovers drug problems are at an increase in Aidensfield when one of Gina's friends suffers an overdose, and the case unexpectedly reunites Blaketon with his estranged son, Graham. Meanwhile, Kate grows concerned when Mavis Briggs, a sufferer of multiple miscarriages, announces she is pregnant once again. Greengrass is not happy when his car is stolen by the men who robbed the surgery. Guest stars: Michael McNally, Diana Whitley, Dean Gatiss and Stephen Bird.
22	"Riders of the Storm"	Brian Finch	Tim Dowd	10 October 1993
Blaketon asks Nick to keep an eye on Stevie Walsh, recently released from prison after ten years for armed robbery. But Stevie is the least of their troubles when a thunderstorm causes a train to crash, leaving many of its passengers injured, including Gina's brother and Stevie himself. As Nick, Greengrass and George attempt to rescue everyone, Stevie elopes and discovers his wife is pregnant by another man and goes looking for revenge. But when his wife goes into labour, Kate finds herself trapped, and in the middle of a violent confrontation. Guest stars: Peter Guinness, Sheila Grier, Stephen Graham, Malcolm Raeburn, Dennis McIntosh
23	"Dead Ringer"	Johnny Byrne	Tim Dowd	17 October 1993
When a pawnbrokers is robbed in Ashfordly, Nick discovers Bellamy was supposed to be on the beat, but neglected his duty to go on a date. Investigating further, Nick finds the stolen items at a lock-up that is rented in Bellamy's name, and comes to the conclusion that someone is trying to frame his colleague. Blaketon is forced to suspend Bellamy, whilst Nick recruits Bellamy's date to help him clear the young officer's name. Meanwhile, Greengrass gets involved in a betting scam with ruthless businessman Jack Scarman, and spots a way to make money out of Scarman's greyhound. Guest stars: Freddie Jones, Elizabeth Banks, John Gully, Philip Martin Brown.
24	"Going Home"	Johnny Byrne	Bob Mahoney	24 October 1993
A German called Victor Kellerman arrives in Aidensfield with the intention of making life miserable for local landowner Mr Lessor. When he attacks Lessor, Nick intervenes and finds himself in the middle of a feud dating back to WWII. As Nick attempts to stop Kellerman from turning into a murderer, he unearths horrifying secrets about both men's involvement in the war that makes him question who the real villain is. Meanwhile, Dr Ferrenby dies whilst fishing, sending shockwaves through the village, and turning Kate's world upside down. Greengrass helps gypsies organise a bare-fist fight. Final appearance of Frank Middlemass as Dr Alec Ferrenby. Guest stars: Mark Moraghan, Clive Swift, Jack McKenzie, Harold Innocent, Anna Cropper, Robert Hands, T. P. McKenna.
25	"A Chilly Reception"	Eric Wendell	Catherine Morshead	31 October 1993
Nick and the team discover someone is out to sabotage a young woman's wedding, and when her ex-boyfriend makes a surprise return to Aidensfield declaring his love for her, suspicion falls on him. But Nick thinks otherwise. On the day of the wedding, the church is sabotaged, threatening the lives of everyone inside. Meanwhile, Kate receives a visit from her aunt Eileen and discovers she has inherited some money from her Uncle Henry. However, she refuses to take it. A suspicious Nick wonders what his wife is hiding. But Kate is unable to reveal her secret, knowing it would devastate her aunt, whilst an old friend of Greengrass's sells him stolen seafood which gives the villagers food poisoning. First appearance of Anne Stallybrass as Aunt Eileen. Guest stars: Daniel Craig, Jane Jarmon, George A. Cooper, Edward Clayton, Don Crann.
26	"The Frighteners"	Brian Finch	Alan Grint	7 November 1993
An elderly woman called Jane Thompson is receiving threatening phone calls and reports that someone is lurking outside her house at night. Nick suspects landowner Raymond Walker, who is desperate to get his hands on Jane's cottage. But Blaketon is certain Jane's ruthless, money-driven son-in-law, Eric, is the culprit. When Jane's cottage is sold and she is placed in a nursing home, Nick becomes personally involved in the case and sets out to nail Eric. Meanwhile, Greengrass takes the law into his own hands when he is nearly killed by a farmer whilst walking his dog on the moors. Ventress develops a strong bond with a kitten and hides it at the police station. Guest stars: Susan Jameson, Dora Bryan, Peter Gilmore.
27	"Father's Day"	Brian Finch	Terry Marcel	14 November 1993
When a DJ is assaulted at the village hall dance, Nick suspects drugs were being used. However, a witness claims that Blaketon's estranged son Graham is the attacker. Graham claims that he was trying to prevent the DJ for dealing drugs to youngsters. As Nick investigates Graham's claims and attempts to flush out any drug dealers in the village, Blaketon is finally forced to confront his mistakes with his ex-wife. Meanwhile, Greengrass delivers a note to Betty Such from her late husband, and discovers he has left her a large amount of money. The trouble is, it was buried along with his coffin, so Greengrass, Betty and Betty's son plot to retrieve the fortune. Guest stars: Sue Holderness, Dean Gatiss, Freddie Garrity, Belinda Chapman, Daniel Green, Julie T. Wallace
28	"Endangered Species"	Michael Russell	Tim Dowd	21 November 1993
When David Stockwell reports an illegal badger digging ring in the woods, his mother is involved in a hit-and-run accident. When Nick questions Mrs Stockwell, she insists that she fell, leaving Nick wondering if she is covering up for someone. Suspecting Mrs Stockwell's friend, Harry Capshaw, is up to no good, Blaketon is forced to allow David to work with the team to bring him down. Meanwhile, Greengrass sells shares of a racehorse to George, but he lands both of them in trouble with the other shareholders. Ventress is revising for his Sergeant's exam, and uses it to get out of working. First appearance of David Lonsdale as David Stockwell. Guest stars: Rosalie Crutchley, Mike Kelly, Bill Dean, William Ilkley.
29	"An American in Aidensfield"	Peter Palliser	Catherine Morshead	28 November 1993
An American motorcyclist called Charlie arrives in Aidensfield. He causes friction in the village when people express their views on outsiders. One of the residents who wants Charlie out of Aidensfield is a Korean war veteran called Laski. Charlie makes it clear he's going nowhere by starting a relationship with Gina. But it seems Laski has a very personal vendetta against Charlie, and with Nick struck down with flu, Blaketon and Bellamy must investigate this strange rivalry and put a stop to it. Meanwhile, Greengrass buys a couple of classic English motor bikes, and hopes to make a quick deal with Charlie's contacts, whilst Gina considers a life away from Aidensfield. Guest stars: Bradley Lavelle, Frances Cox, Ben Murphy, Ken Farrington.
30	"Bringing It All Back Home"	Michael Russell	Bob Mahoney	5 December 1993
Inspector Crossley arrives in Aidensfield and is not impressed when he discovers Nick is using the police house as a surgery, and Blaketon has taken leave to be with his son Graham before his trial. At the same time, the villagers head off to Whitby, where Gina hopes to boost her singing career. On the beach, Nick comes to the aid of a young girl, setting off a tragic chain of events. Meanwhile, Kate fears for her job as Crossley demands that she close the surgery at the house. However, she receives a job offer from Dr James Radcliff. But the job is in Whitby, and Nick makes it clear that he has no plans on leaving Aidensfield. Greengrass gets into trouble with the Inland Revenue, and Kate grows worried for his health. Guest stars: Siobhan Finneran, Mike Kelly, Dean Gatiss, Sue Holderness, Reginald Stuart, Susan Cookson, Gemma Phoenix, David McKail.

Series 4 (1994)

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Airdate
31	"Wild Thing"	Michael Russell	Ken Horn	4 September 1994
Inspector Crossley thinks that there is a wild animal that has escaped from a zoo (far away) and is attacking the local sheep; the joke is they blame a harmless dog. Dr Rowan finds a new job but runs into a problem with the receptionist. Guest stars: Gordon Duffy, Billy Hartman, Sally Walsh, Julia Lane, Rowan Spinks.
32	"Witch Hunt"	Brian Finch	Catherine Morshead	11 September 1994
Dr Rowan solves a case that the police inspector Crossley thought he was doing a good job with. Final appearance of Russell Boulter as Inspector Crossley and first appearance of Karen Meagher as Inspector Murchison. Guest stars: Ashley Thornton, Tom Walker, Hayley Elliott, Amanda Elwes.
33	"Mid Day Sun"	Jonathan Critchely	Baz Taylor	18 September 1994
A dog causes all the problems that could have been avoided if it had gone through quarantine after it came from another country. Guest stars: John Middleton, Robert Whelan, Julia Lane, Richard Heffer, Ray Ashcroft, Gary Catlin, Simon Ashley.
34	"Turn of the Tide"	Johnny Byrne	Tim Dowd	25 September 1994
PC Rowan goes undercover to catch some smugglers, leaving sergeant Blaketon on the beat breathing down Greengrass' neck trying to find what he is up to. Dr Rowan tries to help a teenage girl. Guest stars: Tim Healy, Rod Arthur, John Higgins, Tony Counter, Julia Lane, Richard Leaf.
35	"Love Child"	Brian Finch	Ken Horn	2 October 1994
A mother who gave up her child for adoption runs into problems. Guest stars: Andrew Lancel, Roger Walker, Romy Baskerville, Valerie Blake.
36	"Nice Girls Don't"	Jane Hollowood	Baz Taylor	9 October 1994
Gina gets followed home by another car, and the female police inspector makes it looks like she started it. Guest stars: Douglas McFerran, Tim Barker, Dorothy Atkinson, Eric Allan, Chris Jury.
37	"Trouble in Mind"	Johnny Byrne	Tim Dowd	16 October 1994
A man who lost his memory for eight years turns up in town. Greengrass is bothered by someone who got carried away with the plot of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. Guest stars: Thomas Wheatley, Barry Jackson, Ted Richards, Brian Baines.
38	"Fair Game"	Veronica Henry	Matthew Evans	23 October 1994
A wife runs into trouble by having a lover. Greengrass is keen to get his hands on the belongings of someone who just died. Guest stars: Jenny Agutter, Mark Burns.
39	"Red Herrings"	Michael Russell	Ken Horn	30 October 1994
A Russian sailor wants political asylum. Two children from a school class outing think they are doing good to stalk him. Guest stars: Martine Brown, Phillip Stone, Ferdi Moroz, Brian Hogg.
40	"Arms and the Man"	Jonathan Critchely	Tim Dowd	6 November 1994
A WW2 army officer has an old shed of old army surplus stock to make the show go off with a bang, but not before some children have a bit of fun. Greengrass shows how to fish with a hand grenade to get some quick money. Lord Ashfordly is not pleased the next morning with his fast-depleted stock level of trout. Guest stars: Anthony Lewis, Bobby Knott, Lesley Nicol.
41	"Treading Carefully"	Lizzie Mickery	Catherine Morshead	13 November 1994
Roof lead is disappearing from around the village. Dr Rowan tells Nick she is pregnant. Guest stars: Gordon Wharmby, Lucy Robinson, Danny Cunningham, Neil Stuke.
42	"Bad Blood"	Steve Trafford	Matthew Evans	20 November 1994
A man and his brother are always fighting, so his wife runs away. Gina gets a visit from a old friend. Guest stars: Garry Cooper, David Schofield, Rita May, Alan Stocks.
43	"Assault and Battery"	Freda Kelsall	Tim Dowd	27 November 1994
The night time painter has a hatred towards factory poultry farming. Greengrass gets egg on his face with his latest money earning scheme. Hurst stars: Stuart Richman, Karl Haynes, Cathy Underwood.
44	"Lost and Found"	Johnny Byrnes	Ken Horn	11 December 1994
A man arrives in the village to find he's taken the wrong suitcase from the train, which uncovers a family secret. Greengrass dog race training for Alfred at the fair does not go to plan. Guest stars: Thora Hird, Phil Atkinson, Tony Barton, Shahid Malik, Jack Watling, Frank Finlay, Antony Booth.
45	"A Bird in the Hand"	Jonathan Critchely	Matthew Evans	18 December 1994
Greengrass sets out to trace a relative with Gina's help. A farmer has his sheep set loose. Guest stars: John Bowler, Bill Stewart, Alan Rothwell, Richard Ridings, Diane Adderley

Christmas Special (1994)

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Airdate
46	"A Winter's Tale"	Brian Finch	Tim Dowd	25 December 1994
A sick little boy would be best treated overseas, trees disappear and someone uses Greengrass's truck. Guest stars: Bruce Jones, Rosy Clayton, Eli Woods, Dean Gatiss, Richard Cadman, Lorraine Peters, Mary Hanson, Sam Townend, Stacey Heywood, Twiggy.

Series 5 (1995)

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Airdate
47	"Wishing Well"	Johnny Byrne	Alister Halum	3 September 1995
It is silly season for the bikies. Nurse Maggie Bolton appears and seems to be well known. The case of most of the missing gold bars is solved. First appearance of Kazia Pelka's as Nurse Maggie Bolton. Guest stars: Noel Dyson as Netty Pickard, Judy Brooke as Julie, Adam Sunderland as Ollie, James Warrior as Walter Stanton, Scott Ransome as Roger.
48	"Expectations"	Lizzie Mickery	Tim Dowd	10 September 1995
Three boys get up to mischief. A Gipsy woman comes to town and puts a hex on Greengrass. Guest stars: William Ash as Joe Norton, Andy (Drew) Dawson as Ted Norton, Craig Wilson as Dave, Frank J. Lauder as Frank, Patricia Hayes as Flo, David Fleeshman as Mr. Mr Faber, Lorraine Peters as Mrs. Hardaker, Jim Millea as stallholder, Liz Strooke as staff nurse, Brian Hogg as bus conductor, Bill Rodgers as Fred.
49	"Thief in the Night"	Jane Hollowood	Tim Dowd	17 September 1995
Petrol disappears from cars. PC Rowan has to attend to his wife after they get a daughter. Final appearance of Niamh Cusack as Kate Rowan. First appearance of Diane Langton as Ruby Rowan. Guest stars: Ann Stallybrass as Eileen, David Lonsdale as David Stockwell. Danny Davies as Mr. Copland, Anthony Schaeffer as Mr. Morrison, David Fleeshman as Mr. Faber, Harry Beety as Joseph Walker, Chris Connell as Gary, Lesley Nicol as Rita Stirling, Alan Rothwell as the Vicar.
50	"Domestic"	Brian Finch	Allister Halum	24 September 1995
It's about six weeks later. Ruby Rowan is back. Two neighbors get a peace plan thanks to PC Rowan. Greengrass is out of pocket again thanks to his nephew. Diane Langton as Ruby Rowan Guest stars: Mark Addy as Norman Greengrass, Margo Gunn as Dorothy Dewhust, Jack Carr as Wesley, Richard Derrington as Colin Dewhurst, Peter Woodwood as Tugger Barker, Irene Skillington as Bertha, Harry Betty as Joseph Walker.
51	"Vacant Possession"	John Stevenson	Tom Cotter	1 October 1995
A house is for sale that was promised to someone else. Ruby tries to light up Sgt Blaketon, but he is too slow to rush in. Eileen is back. Diane Langton as Ruby Rowan. Guest stars: Anne Stallybrass as Eileen, Andrew Hawkins as Martin Shepherd, Chris Walker as Eddie King, Victoria Williams as Sue Shepherd, Jackie Fielding as Brenda Booth.
52	"We're All Allies Really"	Peter Tinniswood	Ngozi Unwurah	8 October 1995
A German visits and ignites hatred. A couple make their 50th visit for their wedding anniversary, but the husband has had enough of the same thing every year. Guest stars: Trevor Fox as Tyler, Jean Heywood as Helda Openshaw, Dennis Blanch as Tom Gordan, Tony Melody as Walter Openshaw, Tilo Keiner as Dieter Lotschmeyer, Harry Beety as Joseph.
53	"Sophie's Choice"	Rob Gittins	David Innes Edwards	15 October 1995
A wife takes the car out on a joyride but her problems are far worse than that. Gina gets into pigeon racing. The father and daughter staying at the Aidensfield Arms make another worry. Guest stars: Anne Stallybrass as Eileen, James Quinn as Malcolm Brown, Ryan Atkinson as Kevin, Jessica Harris as Vicki, Jack McBride as Mr. Molloy, David Neilson as Barry Jackson, Kathy Jamieson as Sophie Jackson, James Masters as Fire Officer.
54	"Gone Tomorrow"	Freda Kelsall	Graeme Harper	22 October 1995
A electrical storm runs past the town and PC Alf Ventress sees a UFO that gets the police worried. Guest stars: Paul Simpson as Luke Halliwell, Stephen Churchett as Bernard Conway, Mary Cunningham as Hester Jarvis, Angela Crow as Lily Conway, Antony Carrick as Aylsham Hooker, David Ellison as Ted Halliwell, Cathy Sara as Beryl Conway, Kenneth Alan Taylor as Bill Evans.
55	"Toss Up"	James Robson	David Innes Edward	29 October 1995
A strange person with a bag over their head causes havoc in the town residences. A road accident causes an unneeded problem. Guest stars: Sally Adams as Sister, Jane Hazlegrove as Marion, Michelle Hardwick as Sandra, Maggie Lane as Mrs. Flax, Lori Wells as Mrs Clegg, Brian Hibbard as Jason, Dennis Blanch as Mr. Gordon, Keith Clifford as Mr. Flax, Sally Ann Matthews as Pula, John Branwell as Mr. Clegg, Gillian Kerrod as Mrs Gordon, Gary Whitaker as Pete.
56	"It's All in the Game"	Ron Rose	Tom Cotter	5 November 1995
The horse fixing game is what is on someone's mind. A past friend of PC Rowan comes to visit him. Guest stars: Richard Whitaker as horse wrangler, Clara Salaman as Jill Criddle, Terence Skelton as Boothby, Dean Williams as Rod, John Woodvine as Frank Armstrong, Jonathan Linsley as Billy Black, David MacCreedy as Dave, Gerard Horan as D.I. Woodhead, Alan Rothwell as Vicar, Philip David as the punter.
57	"Vigilante"	Brian Finch	Graeme Harper	12 November 1995
A house gets robbed, then, soon after, the husband has a heart attack. Guest stars: Emily Aston as Julie Tinniswood, Ralf Little as Eddie Tinniswood, Una Stubbs as Anthea Cowley, Tony Capstick as Alfie Alker, Melanie Kilburn as Rosie Tinniswood, Ursula Howells as Miriam Wakefield, John McArdle as Terry Tinniswood, Russell Dixon as Hector Cowley, Brian Rawlinson as Tweedy Harris, Harry Beety as Joseph Walker, Elizabeth Binns as Sandy Tinniswood, Tim Stern as Sydney Sugden, Alen Rothwell as Vicar, Randal Herley as Arthur Wakefield, Liz Stooke as Nurse Gordon.
58	"Unfinished Business"	Jane Hollowood	Tom Cotter	19 November 1995
As Greengrass and David are digging the foundations for PC PC Alf Ventress' new home, a bomb is discovered. Guest stars: David Lonsdale as David, Polly Hemingway as Sandra Hutton, Kelvin Fletcher as Colin Ellis, Michael Bray as Lieutenant Scott, Dave King as Roy Hutton, Ralph Ineson as Corporal Fisher, Martin Barrass as Sapper Smith, Kate Layden as Joy Ellis, Lesley Nicol as Rita Stirling, Harry Beety as Joseph.
59	"Saint Columba's Treasure"	Jonathan Critchely	Gerry Mill	26 November 1995
Sergeant Blaketon follows Greengrass into a cave, who is looking for lost history. There is a cave-in; they both get out, but then Blaketon has the bed next to Greengrass in hospital. Guest stars:Rupert Vansittart as Lord Ashfordly, Peter Benson as Bernie Scripps, Peter Diamond as Professor Brigstocke, Mary Reeve, Rodney Litchfield as Jenkins, Devon Scott as Mary Secker, Andrew Livingston as Herbett, Harry Beety as Joseph Lesley Nicol as Rita Stirling, Mary Wray as Mrs. Morris, Martin Reeve as police doctor.
60	"Sitting Off the Dock of the Bay"	Rob Gittins	John Darnell	3 December 1995
PC Rowan becomes a DJ with the local pirate radio station. Greengrass runs into problems making his own whiskey. Guest stars: Sarah Wills as Sarah, Paul Gabriel as Jamie, Brian Southwood as Hawkins, William Ash as Joe Norton, Valentine Pelka as Maggie's brother Danny, Harry Beety as Joseph, Drew Dawson as Ted Norton, Rod Arthur as Skipper, Luke Hanson as Hans, Crag Wilson as Dave, Nicola Strong as Marina, Frank Lauder as Frank.
61	"Blood Sport"	Brian Finch	Gerry Mill	10 December 1995
Sergeant Blaketon is more interested in the activities of the football club he is president of. A boy gets admitted to hospital; his father should have listened to Nurse Maggie Bolton. First appearance of Juliette Gruber as Jo Weston. Guest stars: Peter Benson as Bernie Scripps, James Marcus as Clive Luxton, Vicky Johnson as Sister McRae, Anna Jaskolka as Mrs. Watkins, Tony Monroe as Dr. Green, Justine Midda as Michelle Blanchard, Ashley Russell as Charles Carter, Benjamin Hanson as Simon Carter, Adam Fogerty as Ken Fairbrother, Harry Beety as Joseph.

See also

• Heartbeat (series 6–10) list of episodes
• Heartbeat (series 11–15) list of episodes
• Heartbeat (series 16–18) list of episodes

References

1. barb.co.uk