Duration
50 minutes
Series Info
Season 14 Episode 1 of 26
Quick Summary
A new policeman arrives in Aidensfield
About This Program
A new recruit reports for his first day of work at the police station, but given his family's history in Aidensfield, not all of the villagers are pleased to see him. Meanwhile, Ben and Liz's fund-raising efforts appear to have rubbed off on Vernon, who begins to show his charitable side
Heartbeat broadcasts on Virgin Media Three at 7:20am, Thursday, 18 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
Sky116
Production Details
Runtime50 mins
DirectorRoger Bamford
Cast & Crew
RB
Roger BamfordDirector
AT
Archie TaitProducer
JF
John FlanaganWriter
AM
Andrew McCullochWriter
DF
Derek Fowldsas Oscar Blaketon
WS
William Simonsas Alf Ventress
JR
Joe Rentonas Craig Buckley
PH
Paul Hamiltonas Ken Dixon
TP
Tricia Penroseas Gina Ward
MJ
Mark Jordonas PC Phil Bellamy
GH
Geoffrey Hughesas Vernon Scripps
ST
Sarah Tanseyas Jenny Merton
GB
Geoffrey Bayldonas Gilbert Percy
JK
Joyce Kennedyas Mrs Watson
PC
Paula Chapmanas Sharon Buckley
JK
Jonathan Kerriganas PC Rob Walker
JM
Jim McManusas Clive Formby
KD
Kevin Druryas Len Bowler
RL
Richard Linternas Ben Norton
DB
Duncan Bellas Sgt Dennis Merton
PB
Peter Bensonas Bernie Scripps
DL
David Lonsdaleas David Stockwell
AM
Aislin McGuckinas Dr Liz Merrick