Heartbeat

Ventress fears for his sanity when Blaketon sees a man they certified dead 15 years ago.

Mike discovers that a couple's wealth has not brought them happiness.

Private drama is played out in public during the County Sheepdog Trials.

Ventress tries to stop a bankrupt farmer from taking revenge.

Merton's cousin, singer-songwriter Deborah Vine, arrives in Aidensfield.

Gina has a near miss with a local farmer defending his land against ramblers.

Mike searches for a link between a dead farm worker and a spate of animal deaths.

Vernon attempts to take the horticulture industry to new heights.

It's Christmas, and Lord Ashfordly decides to throw a ball to celebrate his marriage.

Mike is horrified when Tricia gets involved with a racehorse trainer.

Mike has an altercation with an underage drinker in the pub.

Bellamy is smitten with Alice, the victim of a handbag snatch.

Explosives go missing from High Rigg quarry just before a visit by the defence minister.

Vernon and David are travelling in a tanker which overturns and spills its load.

A gang of mods causes havoc in the village and David is all set to join their gang.

Ventress thinks the new PC, Steve Crane, is a bit too anxious to prove his worth.

Mike takes on his first big CID job after getting a tip-off.

A bride-to-be refuses to marry until the ghost of her father is laid to rest.

Part of Dr Merrick's past catches up with her. Alec and Dean dress up as Batman and Robin.

The village is horrified when a sniper appears to be on the loose.

PC Crane and Dr Merrick worry about the welfare of an elderly farmer's widow.

A mystery woman comes to live with Steve Crane.

An ex-con uses Jenny to put pressure on Sgt Merton.

When a couple go missing, Jenny and Liz mind their children.

Things get complicated for Steve when he falls for the beautiful daughter of a violinist.