Heartbeat Discussion PageLast Updated July 21 2000 Please send me your thoughts on the issues I list and I'll put them up.
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In the bar at the Goathland Hotel (Aidensfield Arms) |
Do you have a favourite episode? (Why?) E-mail me! Is the show the same/better/worse since Kate died? E-mail me! What's with Nick and Jo? (Warning: This may have spoilers unless you have seen right to the Christmas episode at the end of Season 6.) E-mail me! How about Nick's move? (Warning: This may have spoilers unless you have seen Season 7.) E-mail me! Tim suggested this next one: Are you aware of any Goofs in the show? eg. someone is wearing a digital watch. E-mail me! Have you seen The Canadian Episode? What did you think? E-mail me! |
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Lu Ann Fraser & Doug Butterick: |
"Mr Bean!?": |
K. Nelson |
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Bill: Better! |
Heidi in Sweden: I think the show died a little when Kate left it. Sometimes I watched Heartbeat only because of Kate, and I cryed for many days when she "died". But the show got better again when Jo came, but I can still think of Kate with tears in my eyes. |
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Sophie: i havent any new info for u but i want u to know that i really love heartbeat too and i cried when i was told that nick was leaving the show but iwas pleased that it is for a very good reason he simply wanted to spend more time with Rachel and Louis and be there when the new baby is born. But i am very pleased to know that there is infact a new video out on the 26th January or showing on T.V in 1999. I love your home page and come back to it every week to see the new goss on heartbeat and the cast .Even though heartbeat is going or staying without nick me and lots of other people im sure would be very happy if u could keep your home page going . |
Leslie: This isn't really information on Heartbeat, it's just some comments from an old British Copper.. I live in Tillsonburg Ontario Canada aand used to be a rural beat policeman in Shropshire during the late 60's and early 70's just like Nick was in Yorkshire. The series has brought back many memories of good times and I can name persons from my old rural beat that would fit just about every character in Heartbeat. It's sad that Nick is leaving to come to Canada but that's just what I did! Except that I didn't join the RCMP, I joined the Ontario Provincial Police. ... Perhaps Nick might venture into training Police Officers as well.. who knows?? Currently in our series we are waiting for Nick to come back from his honeymoon and waiting for the plot to unfold. I had a senior officer who was just like Sgt. Blaketon except that he was a Chief Inspector. He was a very good police officer and provided me with good common sense and guidance over the years that I knew him. We have taped several episodes of the series and these will be cherished for years to come. I really hope that the series does continue with the latest addition to the Force although it will not be quite like when Nick was in it. Thanks for letting me say a few words. |
Marty: We've just seen the second episode after Nick's return from his wedding with Jo, entitled, Queen's Message. There seems to be a different tone to the show since Mike has joined it. There is a higher level of violence, although none gratuitous. We have recently noticed some different camera angles and closeups which weren't in the style of any of the previous series either. The new feel is an exciting look at an old friend! Maybe we're gearing up for different directions from Heartbeat after Nick does leave the show? Nick's character gets some needed strengthening as a sergeant. Blaketon also has a more varied personality as the post office manager than as the sergeant. Just love some of the new stuff Claude is getting into as he too seems to be getting more on-screen time. Isn't the show great? Perhaps the coming evolution is going to prove a shot in the arm rather than a detriment to the series' future. |
Janis: Just want to say I enjoy keeping up to date on your pages and Jason Durr is a really great addition to the cast. I didn't look forward to seeing Nick leave but last night's episode made me realize that Mike is going to add a lot to the show. ... please keep us informed if he appears or has appeared in any movies or series that we may see here in Canada. I hope he and Gina get together on the show. |
Paul: It's a sad day when the series is to be split up. Although I believe the original Heartbeat set in Yorkshire will survive. I particularly like P.c Bradley. There's a great shot of him in the pub when he finds out that Gina has bought his bike and tells him that she has taken fancy to him. It's the look on his face. Greengrass of course is such a wonderful character not to be found in Alberta. I don't know they will explain away how P.c. Rowan suddenly becomes a member of the RCMP. Particularly when you have to be a Canadian Citizen to join. (Still it is TV) I had the good fortune to have served for nearly twenty years in police force prior to immigrating to Canada in 1982. Seven of those years was spent station at Filey and Scarborough in the North Yorkshire Police. I don't mind telling you it brings a lump to my throat every time I watch the programme, it certainly brings back fond memories. Keep going Heartbeat I for one will be watching with or without P.c. Rowan. |
Danielle: He [Nick Berry] makes the show, I am not sure of how viewing Hearbeat without him will be. I would be nice to have the Canada trip seen before 1999. It would put closure. I would also make a nice spin off if the actor could see himself in this grand country.. |
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Stephanie: We are seeing Heartbeat on TVOntario in Canada, so we are seeing the departure of Nick and the arrival of Mike now. My husband (Mike <g>) and I agree that we prefer Mike to the Nick and Jo combo (we saw Kate in the reruns at Christmas and really liked her). Since we both love motorcycles and cars of the Heartbeat timeframe we enjoy the show a lot - we really liked the episode where Greengrass finds the Brough Superior. Anyway, we think the show will do just fine with Mike and his Bonneville. We look forward to next season. I also like the Doc's MGA, my favourite car <g>! |
Sharon: The last episode of series 7 airs tonight on TVOntario; the last few episodes without Nick and Jo have been very compelling. I think that the quality of the writing, and the development of the rest of the characters will allow Heartbeat to continue. I'm looking forward to series 8! |
Jeff: Well my wife and I just finished watching what appears to be the season ender for Heartbeat, here on TVO in London, Ontario, Canada, as they said next week Hamish Macbeth will be in this time slot. The new sergeant has finally arrived, he seems competent and no nonsense, making Ventress look ill. He right away joins with Greengrass (yes that's right), to solve a rather nasty crime. He makes Mike dress properly. Maggie and her ex the Dr. get back together; leaving Mike still single and still looking good. My wife says the last few episodes are so well written she doesn't even miss Nick, besides he's here in Canada somewhere, a grandad by now. I'm just glad people are not being killed off lately in the show, the town is only so big. |
Paul: I watched with sadness the final episode shown here in Canada 20th March 98. Is there any rumours of further episodes?. I like the new character of P.c. Bradley and the new Sgt has promise (was that his wife in bed with him). Bill Mayard and Derek Fowlds are two great actors, who can make the series grow further. I await your news of further episodes |
Bill: One of your contributors says that the writing has improved since Nick & Jo left. I agree. For some reason there was more "bite" to the post-Nick episodes. The stories held my attention more completely. |
Anne: I am still most interested in Heartbeat, despite the fact that "Nick" and family have moved to Canada. I watched all the shows after they left, and frankly, sorry to say, I think IT'S BETTER THAN EVER!!!!! The show picked up and got on with it very well after the loss of Nick Rowan and his family, in fact, I think it opens up the story lines a lot more! I don't know if I will ever see season eight, as TVO does not appear to be running it now, even in reruns. I really do hope they pick it up again because I would really like to see more of Aidensfield and surrounding area, not to mention all the characters that I have gotten to know and love! |
Grant: I have spotted many a goof.... but they are very very small....In one episode (dont ask me which) a remember seeing very modern light swicthes on the wall... and one other there was a shot of rather modern looking TV... but really thats about it.. they keep it preety good... |
Peter & Robbie: Yes... in the first season, when Nick is offered a promotion to the Drug Squad back in the Met, it is mentioned that he has all the qualifications for promotion... but Jo is now pressuring him to take his SERGEANT'S EXAMS!!! Has anybody else noticed how awfully some of the video releases have been cut, eg, the opening Jimi Hendrix song (the Wind Cries Mary) from Dead Ringers. |
Greg & Catherine |
Louise in WA: There was one time when Neil called Mike Nick! |
John: re; phil's minivan. it appears twice in the episode "the enemy within". the first scene is at a farmyard with the registration 669 kao. it is seen driving along a road a short while afterwards sporting the registration cdn 345c! Also: in the episode "bad apple", nick and jo are going to jo's parents' house. they are seen head on in the m.g. and it does not have windscreen wipers fitted ! |
Sonia: I think every season has had good & bad shows. My very favourite episode of all time was from the 3rd season, "Riders of the Storm" when Aidensfield was cut off in the snow storm, the pregnant woman whose husband was just getting out of jail and the big train wreck with Gina's cousin. Every time they re-run that episode I watch it. |
Marie: my favorite is: "BAD PENNEY" becuse Jason Durr is sow sexy!!!! (how old is he???) no-one knows !!! |
Bill: Definitely the ALIEN ABDUCTION episode. From my own experience of the phenomenon, I was astounded as to how close to reality it was. Also, the fact that it was out of character with the "normal" episodes made it that much more important and relevant. It was very well done. |
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Alan: my all time favourite episode was "Shotgun Wedding" where PC Mike Bradley married solicitor Jackie Lambert. |
Gillian: This was without a doubt the very worst Heartbeat episode I've ever seen. Like many of my friends, we were really looking forward to seeing Jo, Nick and Katie in their new surroundings. I certainly hope that the people who watched this in Britain, don't really believe that this in any way resembled Canada in 1968. Most of the acting was bad, the female version of Claude was a joke, and anyone who may be a native or an RCMP officer were surely disgusted. A store owner who left you with "have a nice day"......this was a phrase stolen from the USA, and was certainly not in every day use in 1968. Most automobiles would have snow tires at that time of the year. What a coincidence that a moose just happened to be on the road. Where were the mountain goats and big horn sheep? For everyone's sake, I hope there are no plans in the future for any further episodes at Thompson's Landing. |
Christine: Melissa - this may be all old news but I worked on the Canadian/ITV co-production which we filmed last year. I have seen the tape of it and I'm sure that it has aired in G.B. under the name of Heartbeat "Changing Places". All the British cast (including Nick Berry) were some of the nicest actors/actresses I've ever worked with. |
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