Heartbeat

Season 17

TV-14

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.

Where to Watch Season 17

24 Episodes

Stop Gap
E1
Stop GapThe local residents make a stand to a gang of bikers in Aidensfield. The new PC, Joe Mason, arrives in Aidensfield but will the villagers give his tactics the thumbs up or the thumbs down?
Heirs Apparent
E2
Heirs ApparentLord Ashfordly is arrested by PC Joe Mason which does not impress Sergeant Miller. David fears that me may be murdered after making a will.
Night Mail
E3
Night MailA train carrying mail is robbed including cash and Peggy receives an inheritance.
Love Story
E4
Love StoryA theft is reported, which makes people suspicious of a gang of sheep shearers who have recently arrived in Aidensfield. An old lover of Rosie's appears, but a new love interest also arrives.
Another Sleepy, Dusty, Delta Day
E5
Another Sleepy, Dusty, Delta DayA young man's suicide is investigated by the police, but something more evil is uncovered. Peggy's double also arrives in town.
Touch and Go
E6
Touch and GoJust as PC Don Wetherby arrives, PC Joe Mason is preparing to leave for his new posting. At the Aidensfield Arms, a quiz night takes place to raise money for the local hospital's dialysis machine. PC Phil Bellamy is shot.
Burying the Past
E7
Burying the PastA local teacher dies, which Joe and Rachel investigate. Meanwhile, it is the funeral of PC Phil Bellamy.
Only Make Believe
E8
Only Make BelieveWetherby isn't happy when Lesley Ashton shows up in the village looking for him. Lesley is determined to stay in the village though.
The Devil Rides Out
E9
The Devil Rides OutWhen a local church is vandalised rumours circulate about who did it. When Lord Ashfordly's godson shows up in the village the police aren't far behind him
Changing Roles
E10
Changing RolesThere's a key witness for a murder trial in Aidensfield who needs protection, a new gamekeeper arrives to work for Lord Ashfordly and Joe sees an old lover.
A Brush With The Law
E11
A Brush With The LawOld rivalries surface when a hunt is hold in the village. Lord Ashfordly is suspected of arson, while Deefor finds himself roped in to one of Peggy's schemes.
The Heart of a Man
E12
The Heart of a ManJoe investigates after a couple's property is vandalised and uncovers a dark secret.
Out of the Long Dark Night
E13
Out of the Long Dark NightA group of animal welfare activists begin a dangerous campaign in the area. Carol and Chris disagree over the care of a girl who is pregnant.
Take Three Girls
E14
Take Three GirlsWhen a young girl goes missing, Joe believes that her American boyfriend could be involved.
Hey Hey LBJ
E15
Hey Hey LBJWhen teenager Vivian Middleton goes missing her parents are frantic with worry. PC Mason discovers she had an American boyfriend called Bobby and sets out to find him. Bobby, though, says he has no idea where she could be and seems concerned. But is he hiding something
Danse Macabre
E16
Danse MacabreWhen Joe and Carol become concerned about the welfare of a young ballerina they end up working together.
Missing Persons
E17
Missing PersonsA young couple go out leaving their children in the house on their own. Gina receives some news from Phil's brother which takes her mind of her pregnancy.
Taking Stock
E18
Taking StockWhen a man is killed in a car accident the police learn that he has quite a past and wonder what he was doing in the village. Oscar and Alf find themselves working together but not everything goes as they planned.
The Big Chill
E19
The Big ChillJoe and Rachel attempt to bust some drug smugglers. When Bernie's hearse breaks down, Peggy sees an opportunity to make some money.
Bully Boys
E20
Bully BoysA former convict now working as a debt collector finds himself being investigated by the local police. Peggy attempts to get David to attend a school reunion.
It Came from Outer Space
E21
It Came from Outer SpaceAt Ashfordly police station, Miller and the team are investigating the cause of an explosion which occurred the previous night in the woods. Younger is adamant it was a meteorite landing and heads off to examine the crater which has been produced.
You Never Can Tell
E22
You Never Can TellA music manager returns to marry in the town of his birth but is found dead the next morning in the Aidenfield Arms.
Mixed Messages
E23
Mixed MessagesPC Mason suspects an elderly ladies death might involve foul play.
Oscar's Birthday
E24
Oscar's BirthdayEdgar and Angela Faussett have just moved to Aidensfield and according to Aunt Peggy he is rolling in money and she is quite a looker. But they are also causing PC Mason a lot of problems. He apparently thinks the law doesn't apply to him and rather wants to see Mason's back than his face, and she is so impressed with the handsome constable that she uses every excuse to see him. She also claims that her life is in danger. This of course doesn't go unnoticed by Carol Cassidy who more or less considers Mason her boyfriend. It's Oscar Blaketon's birthday and the villagers have prepared a big birthday party for him. David even wants to play a birthday song for him on the pub piano. He just has to learn to play the piano first. But there might be something else to celebrate instead: Gina goes into labour during the party and gives birth to a healthy baby boy in her room at the Aidensfield Arms.