Heartbeat (Complete Series 15) - 7-DVD Box Set ( Heart beat - Complete Series Fifteen )

Heartbeat (Complete Series 15) - 7-DVD Box Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Heart beat - Complete Series Fifteen
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
1300 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Box Set
Documentary
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2005 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Martin Curry
Tom Cotter

Written By:
Patrick Harbinson
Stephen Leather

Actors:
William Simons ..... PC Alf Ventress / ... (355 episodes, 1992-2009)
Derek Fowlds ..... Oscar Blaketon / ... (342 episodes, 1992-2009)
Tricia Penrose ..... Gina Ward / ... (338 episodes, 1993-2009)
Mark Jordon ..... PC Phil Bellamy (323 episodes, 1992-2007)
David Lonsdale ..... David Stockwell / ... (259 episodes, 1993-2009)
Peter Benson ..... Bernie Scripps (234 episodes, 1995-2009)
Bill Maynard ..... Claude Jeremiah Greengrass (155 episodes, 1992-2000)
Jason Durr ..... PC Mike Bradley / ... (128 episodes, 1997-2003)
John Duttine ..... Sergeant George Miller / ... (106 episodes, 1992-2009)
Steven Blakeley ..... PC Geoff Younger (102 episodes, 2005-2009)
Kazia Pelka ..... Maggie Bolton (99 episodes, 1995-2001)
Gwen Taylor ..... Peggy Armstrong / ... (98 episodes, 2005-2009)
Nick Berry ..... PC Nick Rowan / ... (96 episodes, 1992-1998)
Geoffrey Hughes ..... Vernon Scripps (88 episodes, 2001-2007)
Philip Franks ..... Sergeant Craddock / ... (80 episodes, 1998-2002)
Rupert Vansittart ..... Lord Ashfordly (75 episodes, 1992-2009)
Jonathan Kerrigan ..... PC Rob Walker (72 episodes, 2004-2007)
Vanessa Hehir ..... Rosie Cartwright / ... (72 episodes, 2001-2007)
Duncan Bell ..... Sergeant Merton (71 episodes, 2002-2005)
Lisa Kay ..... Carol Cassidy / ... (71 episodes, 2004-2009)
Sarah Tansey ..... Jenny Latimer / ... (69 episodes, 2001-2004)
Stuart Golland ..... George Ward (67 episodes, 1992-1996)
Fiona Dolman ..... Jackie Bradley / ... (54 episodes, 1998-2001)
Niamh Cusack ..... Dr. Kate Rowan (49 episodes, 1992-1995)
Joe McFadden ..... PC Joe Mason (48 episodes, 2007-2009)
Aislín McGuckin ..... Dr. Liz Merrick (46 episodes, 2003-2004)
Anne Stallybrass ..... Eileen Reynolds / ... (42 episodes, 1993-1998)
Rupert Ward-Lewis ..... PC Don Wetherby (42 episodes, 2007-2009)
Clare Calbraith ..... Dr. Tricia Summerbee (42 episodes, 2000-2002)
c ..... Dr. Helen Trent / ... (40 episodes, 2004-2006)
Clare Wille ..... DS Rachel Dawson / ... (38 episodes, 2005-2009)
Juliette Gruber ..... Jo Weston / ... (36 episodes, 1995-1998)
James Carlton ..... PC Steve Crane (35 episodes, 2003-2004)
Alice Jones ..... Katie Rowan (32 episodes, 1995-1998)
Nikki Sanderson ..... Dawn Bellamy (30 episodes, 2008-2009)
David Michaels ..... Dr. Neil Bolton (29 episodes, 1997-1999)
Arbel Jones ..... Mary Ward / ... (23 episodes, 1998-1999)
Richard Lintern ..... Ben Norton / ... (21 episodes, 2002-2004)
Frank Middlemass ..... Dr. Alex Ferrenby (20 episodes, 1992-1993)
Simon Molloy ..... DI Shiner / ... (20 episodes, 1992-2006)
Elizabeth Bennett ..... Joyce Jowett / ... (17 episodes, 1996-2009)
Ryan Early ..... PC Tom Nicholson (15 episodes, 2001-2002)
Murray Head ..... Jack Hollins (13 episodes, 2005-2007)
Peter Ivatts ..... Bill Galloway / ... (12 episodes, 1992-2008)
Joe Simpson ..... Reed / ... (11 episodes, 1998-2003)
Andrew Abrahams ..... Magistrate / ... (11 episodes, 1992-2008)
Keeley Forsyth ..... Sue Driscoll (11 episodes, 1998-2001)
Oliver Pyrah ..... Sam Bolton / ... (11 episodes, 1999-2001)

Synopsis:

Set in rural North Yorkshire during the 1960s, Heartbeat's combination of crime and medical storylines, charismatic regular characters and wonderfully nostalgic soundtrack made it staple Sunday-night viewing for two decades, with the series' many prestigious awards including Best Performing Peak-Time Drama and several ITV Programme of the Year awards. Attracting a peak audience of 14 million, Heartbeat has garnered a devoted following and remains prime-time viewing world-wide. This series sees more challenging situations arising for Aidensfield's police and medical staff, as PC Phil Bellamy faces personal trauma during a hunt for two escaped prisoners, Dr Helen Trent finds herself under suspicion in a suspected case of mercy-killing, and Sgt Miller is involved in a tragedy that leaves his career hanging in the balance. Guest stars include Peter Vaughan, George Cole, Elizabeth Spriggs, Leslie Phillips, Phyllis Logan and Tim Brooke-Taylor.

Season 15
A Fresh Start S15, Ep1 Sep. 11, 2005
Three hooligans steal a brand new Aston Martin and drive through Ashfordly in an attempt make as much vandalism as possible. They crash into a car belonging to George Adams. Adams has moved from the big city to make a fresh start in the country and does not want to get involved in anything. And with good reason. His real name is Terence Molloy and he has just been released from prison for safe cracking. Sergeant Miller warns him that he will keep an eye on him, but it does not seem to help because soon afterwards a safe is blown.
The Devil You Know S15, Ep2 Oct. 2, 2005
PC Walker arrests Ken Rawson for driving dangerously and violating just about any traffic regulation there is. Despite resisting arrest he accuses Walker of using excessive force. He also claims that he knows Sergeant Miller and that Miller soon will get him out. Christmas comes early to David when Enid Bakewell gives him her late husband's model railway. Lord Ashfordly is looking for a new housekeeper and Aunt Peggy thinks that is just the job for her. To be taken into consideration she needs a lot of references.
Miller's Tale S15, Ep3 Oct. 9, 2005
A gang of poachers is at work at the Ashfordly estate. Sergeant Miller is in pursuit, but crashes in his police car and is knocked unconscious. At the crash site the police also find a tramp, who appears to have been hit. The incident requires an official investigation, and while Sergeant Miller is not suspended he is prohibited to drive. His case is not improved when the tramp dies from his injuries. Aunt Peggy has been doing a little poaching as well, and she lands in a ditch, when she is trying to get away.
Mastermind S15, Ep4 Oct. 16, 2005
There is a police charity soccer match between Ashfordly and Richmond, but PC Bellamy has to appear in court the same day and may not make it back in time although he is the Ashfordly coach. Albert Hallows helps Gina to sell tickets for the match, but not out of his good heart or to help a pretty girl. He is the head of a gang of old timer robbers and he plans to hit on Aidensfield during the match. David has been called for jury duty in the same case as Bellamy is to appear in.
Family Ties S15, Ep5 Oct. 23, 2005
Betty Hackett is terminally ill and is not afraid to die. Dr. Trent promises her that she will not suffer unnecessarily. Teresa, Betty's daughter-in-law, overhears their conversation, and when the old lady suddenly dies Dr. Trent is accused of euthanasia. Rosie's brothers Luke and Matt report that somebody has stolen half a field of their strawberry crop during the night. PC Younger makes a little fun of it and suddenly has his very own case to solve.
The End of the Road S15, Ep6 Oct. 30, 2005
The convicted murderer Billy Andrews escapes from prison. He turns up at his parents' house despite road blocks and everything and gets mad when they cannot help him. Unfortunately Dr. Trent is worried about old Mr. Andrews' heart and she gets kidnapped when she wants to check on him. Alfred is getting old and David is afraid the dog will die. Bernie tries to cheer him up, and when Alfred dies David seems strangely unaffected by it.
Picture This S15, Ep7 Nov. 6, 2005
Oscar Blaketon finds Dieter Dressler walking on the moors after he had had an accident and gets him to a hospital. It turns out that Dressler was forced off the road by another car. Furthermore a valuable painting has been stolen from his cottage. As if that was not enough Lord Ashfordly's Land Rover has been stolen and he is down on Sergeant Miller to get it back. When Aunt Peggy learns that the ornithologist Alan Phelps wants to see a golden eagle she promises to show him one even though there have been no golden eagles in the area for years.
The Good Samaritan S15, Ep8 Nov. 13, 2005
Adam Lee surprises a burglar and is knocked unconscious in the subsequent struggle. When he comes to he identifies his attacker as his brother Joe. Apart from money Joe also stole Adam's car. Joe lives in Whitby and on his way to interview him PC Walker finds the car smeared with blood in a ditch and no sign of Joe. Alice and John Boaden's baby daughter has been born with a heart problem. The little girl may die if she does not get an operation, but operations like that are not performed in Great Britain so they try to raise money for a trip to America.
Blood Brothers S15, Ep9 Nov. 20, 2005
Vince Wain is visiting his ex-wife Brenda and their son Martin. While he is at their house he helps himself to their savings and is very surprised when Brenda goes to the police about it. During the following row Martin decides to run away and asks David to help him. They even become blood brothers and promise each other not to let each other down. Mr. Turner is cleaning windows at Ashfordly Hall when he is bitten by his lordship's dog Jack and demands that the dog is put to sleep.
Burden of Proof S15, Ep10 Nov. 27, 2005
Oscar Blaketon is doing some private investigating for Hetty Bolton, who correctly suspects her husband Arthur of having an affair with the waitress Dolly Forde. The next morning Arthur Bolton is found murdered at his coal yard and Hetty Bolton claims that she and Blaketon were having an affair and that Blaketon was jealous of him. Debbie Black reports her television set stolen. She is a very attractive widow with three children and makes quite an impact on PC Bellamy. And she does not find him particularly unattractive either.
O Guilty Man! S15, Ep11 Dec. 4, 2005
Malcolm Fairchild has just had his car checked and MOT-tested at Bernie's garage when he loses control over the vehicle and plunges into a garden. Luckily nobody gets seriously hurt, but Bernie gets into serious trouble because the tyres are bold. The next morning he is nowhere to be found and David fears the worst.. Helen Trent's estranged husband finds out about her affair with Rob Walker and makes a complaint to Sergeant Miller, who takes the matter very seriously.
Auld Acquaintance S15, Ep12 Dec. 18, 2005
Ashfordly Hall is locked up over Christmas. PC Walker discovers that someone has broken into the estate. Nothing seems to be missing, but in the library he encounters a man calling himself Ray Hallam and quietly sipping his lordship's whisky. Hallam claims to be a friend of Lord Ashfordly, who is conveniently away on holiday. Hallam is arrested, but can return to Ashfordly Hall when his lordship confirms his identity by cable. Aunt Peggy buys a lot of stuff at a fire sale including a lot of Christmas presents for Santa to - meaning David - to hand out in his grotto.
Living with the Past S15, Ep13 Jan. 1, 2006
Henry Stoddard is released after 15 years in prison for killing a police constable from Ashfordly police station and moves in with his brother Jack. Stoddard has always claimed his innocence although the evidence against him was overwhelming. He says that Oscar Blaketon and Alf Ventress tricked him into confessing to avoid getting hanged. Now somebody is out to get back at both of them. And Peter, the son of the dead constable, has sworn to revenge his father's killing.
Risky Business S15, Ep14 Jan. 8, 2006
Someone sets fire to Bill Galloway's barn and he suspects Barry Dyson as a revenge for being sacked. Dyson even has a previous conviction for arson. But Dyson has an alibi. Dyson also says that he was sacked because he is seeing Galloway's daughter Sylvia. Then there is a fire at Jim Hobson's farm only hours after Dyson had been refused a job there. And this time Dyson has no alibi. Aunt Peggy is visited by an old friend, Denzil Witty. He has a plan on how to put advertising posters up wherever you want without permission from the counsel.
Hostage to Fortune S15, Ep15 Jan. 15, 2006
The Provincial Bank in Ashfordly gets robbed by a young woman and her boyfriend. When the pair strikes again against a grocer's shop a customer resists them and the woman gets shot in the leg. Her boyfriend kidnaps Dr. Trent and forces her to treat the wound. The doctor believes she has seen the woman, called Lucy, before. Bernie is away and has left a thorough list of to-dos for David. Aunt Peggy thinks that Bernie should give him more responsibility. She even takes it upon herself to organize a funeral.
Judgement Day S15, Ep16 Jan. 22, 2006
Sir Richard Lonsdale and his driver run a man on a scooter off the road without even stopping. The man returns the "favour" by vandalizing their car outside the Aidensfield. But the man does not stop at that. He even tries to blackmail Sir Richard, but the next morning he is found dead in his home. Murdered! David buys a used radio and by chance it also tunes in to the police channels. Aunt Peggy figures it is a good way to earn a little extra money if they listen to police radio and sell the stories to the local newspaper.
Get Back S15, Ep17 Apr. 23, 2006
PC Walker and PC Bellamy give Malcolm Stainsby a lift to his home because of his bad legs. Stainsby has been away since the war, but his wife - or rather ex-wife - Diane says that her husband Malcolm is dead. She even has his death certificate to prove it. Stainsby claims that he has only recently regained his memory after a cinema he was in was hit by a flying bomb. David and Aunt Peggy surprises a mushroom collector on their land and Aunt Peggy discovers that some people will pay good money for mushrooms.
Runners and Riders S15, Ep18 Apr. 30, 2006
Caroline Farr has trained the horse Lucifer's Revenge for the Gold Cup race, but her estranged husband Simon wants to take all the credit. The question is will he knock down her uncle Lord Ashfordly and steal the horse to get it? Well, somebody does just that. Aidensfield is invaded by a lot of bikers, who stop at the Aidensfield Arms for a drink, but Oscar Blaketon reckons they will be trouble and refuse to serve them. Rosie thinks differently and joins them for a ride.
Great Expectations S15, Ep19 May 7, 2006
Colin Judd's father has died and according to his will his farm must be sold lock, stock and barrel at a dispersal sale and proceeds split between Colin and his good-for-nothing brother Andy. Aunt Peggy thinks a thing like that should not be happening, but is on the lookout for a bargain nonetheless. In her case "a bargain" is a horse and carriage, which she plans to use for sight seeings around the countryside. Well, the horse has its own ideas about that.
Kith and Kin S15, Ep20 May 14, 2006
Somebody sets fire to Bernie Scripps and his hearse one night he is on his way back to Aidensfield. Luckily he escapes with burns on his right arm, but the car is a write-off. Rosie gets really worried about him, when he checks himself out of the hospital and disappears. Meg Sawyer gives birth to her first baby, but her father-in-law Ed causes nothing but trouble. Dr. Trent gets a visit from her father Maxwell Hamilton, but is not particularly happy to see him, because he left her and her mother when she was 10.
Wine and Roses S15, Ep21 May 21, 2006
Ronald Headley is found dead in the river and PC Bellamy is excluded from the investigation when it turns out that his wife Debbie may be involved. Headley was a bank manager who got into prison for embezzlement, and in his wallet the police find photos of the assistant manager of his old bank, Sheryl Cooper. The case leads to Phil discovering that Debbie has a drinking problem.
This Happy Breed S15, Ep22 May 28, 2006
Miller's ex army pal arrives. Peggy takes Phil's daughters poaching.
Keeping Secrets S15, Ep23 Jun. 4, 2006
Helen and Rob's wedding. Noisy neighbours.
The Dying of the Light S15, Ep24 Jun. 18, 2006
The honeymoon is over for Rob and Helen Walker. A car with an unconscious man in it is found in a ditch at Long Lane. And somebody has stolen all the sheep from Len Hallett's farm. Since it happened only a few hundred yards apart PC Walker suspects that the two cases are connected and that the unconscious man, Frank Mirfield, may have seen something he should not. Terry Parsons' grandmother has become senile dementia, and Dr. Walker suggests that they lock her in to keep her from wandering off, but the next morning the old lady has disappeared.
Bad Company S15, Ep25 Jul. 2, 2006
On her way home from night class Sandra Proctor is forced off the road by a hit-and-run driver. Alan Seddon's car was stolen outside the dance hall in Ashfordly. Alan is the son of Roy Seddon, the councillor on the police committee, and Sergeant Miller gives the case top priority. The car is found abandoned, and it turns out to be the car that hit Sandra Proctor.
Accidents Happen S15, Ep26 Jul. 2, 2006
Things are quiet at the police station in Ashfordly. Almost too quiet. And it is not going to last. Suddenly two armed men hold up PC Younger and Alf Ventress and lock them up in a cell, while they free a single "guest" without Sergeant Miller noticing anything from behind his desk at the sergeant's office. With PC Walker and PC Bellamy in hot pursuit through Aidensfield they kill a dog and seriously injure a pedestrian. To top it all the police do not even know the identity of the escaped prisoner, who was just detained overnight for being drunk.

Constable Nick Rowan is a English Policeman in the 1960's who decides to be reassigned to the same small village where his wife was born. There, he patrols the countryside as a part of a small attachment in the area dealing with the various events and problems that come up while at same time keeping a eye on Claude Greengrass, the local rogue.

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