List of Heartbeat episodes (series 16-18)

302

"Old Scores"

5 November 2006

There is anger in Aidensfield after a convicted [...] returns. An old flame arrives from CID which surprises Rob. An old redcoat pal is helped back on his feet by Peggy.

NOTE: This is Claire Willie's (DS Rachel Dawson) first episode as a regular.

9.30 million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest stars: Rosie Mitchell as June, Rob Dixon as Tom Wharton, Emma Hauxwell as Linda Wharton, Terence Hillyer as Sid Vickers, Francis Lee (1) as Martin Beldon, Lisa Kay as Carol Cassidy, Clare Wille as DS Rachel Dawson, Steven Blakeley as Pc Geoff Younger

304

"Please Please Me"

19 November 2006 8 march 2010

Deefer is in the boot of Peggy's car when it is stolen. Rosie has an admirer, but he is unwelcome. Unfortunately for her, he won't take no for an answer. Phil is persuaded to share his feelings by Gina.

NOTE: 9.42 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Daniel Ainsleigh as Peter Seton, Patrick Connolly (1) as Rick Johnston, Samuel Yates as Mart Johnston, Diane Flacks (1) as Miss Perkins, Stephen MacKenna as Mr Cartwright, Robert Morgan (3) as Charles Barrington, Lisa Kay as Carol Cassidy, Steven Blakeley as Pc Geoff Younger

306

"Pretty Woman"

3 December 2006

Some threats are made to a local beauty queen. Peggy is up to her tricks again, this time in an attempt to beat the bookies. PC Geoff Younger starts to be firmer in his approach as a policeman.

NOTE: 8.76 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Roger Grainger as Dan Fowles, Kelly Wenham as Diana Hill, Neil Rowland as Bookie, Tony Nyland as MC, Mary Woodvine as Cath Wainwright, Jemma Churchill as Stella Hill, Kate O'Flynn as Laura Hill, David Bell (3) as Ellis Bennett, Clare Wille as DS Rachel Dawson, Steven Blakeley as Pc Geoff Younger, Anthony Schaeffer as Perkins

308

"Little White Lies"

17 December 2006

When a local boy runs away on the moors, concern quickly grows for his welfare. Phil and Gina set up Rob on a double date, while Carol contemplates her finace's return. Peggy and David are broke and so consider selling some prized possessions. Ashfordly Police have a nasty infestation.

NOTE: 8.39 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Michael Jayston as Col Gerald Hudson, Sally Ann Matthews as Paula Wyatt, Joel Cheetham as Duncan Hudson, Emma Amos as Anita Hudson, John Gully as Nigel Parker, Rupert Vansittart as Lord Ashfordly

310

"Give Peace a Chance"

31 December 2006

Rob gets accused of police brutality at a protest at a local airfield. Sergeant Miller is surprised when he recognises one of the protestors. Elsewhere, a snake is on the loose.

NOTE: This is Heartbeat's 2nd double bill in history as episode 10 & 11 were shown together.

5.68 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Jonathan Warde as Greg Parsons, Pip Ripley as Jo Miller, Roy Dotrice as Mr Carter, Clare Wille as DS Rachel Dawson, Andrew Langtree as Fergus, Max Brown as Pete Grimshaw, James Quinn (1) as Mr Pulver

312

"Vendetta"

7 January 2007

Blaketon is attacked when he helps a guest at the Aidensfield Arms search for her son. It is Peggy's birthday, but she goes on a date with an old friend instead of David. Walker pressurises Bellamy about his troubles and his case is made known.

NOTE: At the end of the episode, no preview of the next episode was shown. Leaving the episode of what happens to be a Cliffhanger.

8.60 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: John Biggins as Derek Reeks, Will Norris as Barry Taylor, Michael N. Harbour as John Atkins, Brigit Forsyth as Ellen Taylor, Louise Harrison as Viv Chivers, George Baker as Maurice Dodson

314

"Another Little Piece of My Heart"

13 May 2007

Rob Walker and Carol Cassidy think that a lady may have been abused, but it is difficult to make her talk. Some troublesome children are outfoxed by Younger whilst Phil and Gina have some good news.

NOTE: This episode was given a warning before airing on ITV1 due to its "containing scenes of domestic violence"

8.53 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Andrew Woodall as Simon Langley-Smythe, Charlie Brooks (2) as Julie Langley-Smythe, Pete Ivatts as Bill Galloway, Jake Cunningham as Boy on bike, Zack Cunningham as Boy on bike, Rupert Vansittart as Lord Ashfordly

316

"No Laughing Matter"

27 May 2007

Gina's new cellar man falls under suspicion when a valuable pendant is stolen from a guest at the Aidensfield Arms. Geoff succumbs to the need for speed, and Peggy searches for a deal on a new set of wheels.

NOTE: 8.05 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Rachel Fielding as Emily Forster, Ian Dunn as Len Carter, Duncan Preston as Tommy Tanner, Shaun Prendergast as Harry Marvin, Sarah Churm as Annie Carter, Sean Casey (3) as Arthur Wilkes

318

"The Dreams that You Dream"

24 June 2007

It's Gina & PC Bellamy's wedding day as they finally tie the knot after on and off relationships, Phil wonders if any problems will occur as Jack comes back into the village for the wedding. It starts snowing in Aidensfield, but the local gritter has mysteriously disappeared.

NOTE: This was shown 3 weeks after the last episode due to Britain's Got Talent been on covering the remaining weeks of June 2007.

This is Murray Head's (Jack Hollins) first guest appearance to return to the role he played in the previous season. The wedding was filmed on 24 January 2007.

7.84 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Eliza Bennett (2) as Joyce Jowett, David Woodcock as Vicar, Sally Ann Matthews as Paula, Murray Head as Jack Hollins, Jan Graveson as Linda Colwell, Ann Marie Davies as Sandra, Arthur White as Albert Fogarty, Rupert Vansittart as Lord Ashfordly

320

"The Medium Is the Message"

8 July 2007

A psychic offers to assist the police, after the vicar's wife is murdered. Peggy loses some dynamite.

NOTE: 7.28 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Trudie Goodwin as Rosa Briers

322

"Troubled Waters"

22 July 2007

PC Walker and Nurse Carol Cassidy have a disagreement over handling a domestic situation. a man has been beating up his wife, Joe reckons they should put him in prison, but Carol thinks that this is the worst thing to do as it will break the woman, and there son's heart. Later the man tries it on with Carol in her house, and she kicks him and shoves him out the door. Rob wants to apologize, and says that he is fed up of falling out and wants to remain friends. she says back "just friends" and kisses him. he is shocked at first but then puts down his wine glass and kisses her back. An attractive widow catches Bernie's eye - but does she only want his money?

NOTE: 6.99 million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

324

"Laying the Ghost"

5 August 2007

Walker prepares to leave Aidensfield for good, as he announces his plans to leave the village. he asks Carol to join him, but she says her life is in the village. At the local fete, Peggy spots an opportunity to make some money. Everyone says goodbye to Rob, he drives onto the moors, looking back at all the memories he had in Aidensfield and then drives off in the sunset. Rachel comes into the fete and Carol is annoyed at her because she thinks, Rachel was the one to make Rob go.

NOTE: This is Jonathan Kerrigan's (Rob Walker) last ever episode.

7.23 million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest stars: Seamus Gubbins as Michael, Ian Mercer as Ronald Kirby, Kerrie Taylor as Frances Elliot, Elizabeth Bennett (1) as Joyce Jowett, Clare Wille as DS Rachel Dawson, Mairead McKinley as Bridget

326

"Heirs Apparent"

18 November 2007

A teenage girl turns up claiming to be the daughter of Lord Ashfordly and David makes a will.

NOTE: 7.98 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Gerda Stevenson as Mrs Cameron, David Woodcock as Vicar, Cherith Mellor as Jean Robson, Glenn Cunningham (1) as Mr Fossett, Ophelia Lovibond as Charlie Prentice

328

"Love Story"

2 December 2007

Three Australians arrive in Aidensfield to work on the farm, and after turning down a marriage proposal from an old friend, Rosie goes with the Australians, one of whom was falsely accused of stealing the farmer's watch, to travel Britain. Meanwhile, Peggy starts a laundry business.

NOTE: This is Vanessa Hehir's (Rosie Cartwright) last episode.

7.84 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

330

"Touch And Go"

23 December 2007

When a new PC Don Weatherby, Mason does not want to leave. Meanwhile, a boy is suspectedly abused and his long lost father goes mad. When it turns out he has leukemia, the father causes a standoff, Weatherby, Mason and Bellamy arrive at the farm house. PC Bellamy is shot in the stomach and dies in PC Mason's arms.

NOTE: This is Rupert Ward-Lewis's (Don Wetherby) first ever episode. This is Mark Jordon's (Phil Bellamy) last ever episode.

7.60 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

332

"Only Make Believe"

6 January 2008

A guest (Emma Atkins), who claims she is having an affair with Wetherby, turns up and gets Wetherby into trouble when she claims he tried to run her down. Meanwhile, Oscar and Ventress dress up and stay at an expensive hotel as they work on a private detective case.

NOTE: 8.51 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Joanne Farrell as Fiona Mills, Dale Meeks as Ross, Dominic Jephcott (1) as Ralph Spurling, Emma Atkins as Lesley Ashton, Ann Mitchell as Iris Grocott, David Frederickson as Duff, Leon Ockenden as Dr Chris Oakley

334

"Changing Roles"

23 March 2008

A key witness for an upcoming [...] trial is hidden in Aidensfield by DI Dawson, who keeps the Ashfordly Police in the dark about it. However, when a police car and Joe's jacket are stolen, they become involved as the key witness is taken by criminals. Meanwhile, Peggy becomes Lord Ashfordly's new gamekeeper.

NOTE: This is Heartbeat's 1st episode since the first break after 10 weeks.

6.39 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Aran Bell as Derek Gorman, Francis Maguire as Tony Egerton, Paul Slack as Wally Boxton, Hannah Storey as Doreen Crosby, Beatrice Kelley as Olive Winstanley, Steven Elder as Alec Fletcher, Leon Ockenden as Dr Chris Oakley, Rupert Vansittart as Lord Ashfordly

336

"The Heart of a Man"

6 April 2008

A worker at Albert Ross's farm, Josh, is injured when a vehicle backs into him. Miller is determined to get Ross, at whose farm many accidents takes place and whom Miller suspects hits his daughter. The subsequent investigation sees Josh and his friend Stan Keaton (Jeff Hordley) try for better conditions, and Miller is accused of assaulting Ross. Meanwhile, David becomes friendly with a famous musician who is in hiding, and Peggy plans to make money by selling his whereabouts to the national press.

NOTE: 7.13 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Gareth Watkins as Keith Drake, Tim Scott-Walker as Ethan Harper, Jeff Hordley as Stan Keaton, Paul Simpson as Josh, John Henshaw as Albert Ross, Stephen Hancock (1) as John Harper, Leon Ockenden as Dr Chris Oakley, Hayley Jayne Standing as Juliet Ross

338

"Take Three Girls"

25 May 2008

Two animal rights activists launch a campaign in the area. Meanwhile Carol is concerned over whether a pregnant teenger gives her baby up for adoption and clashes with Dr. Chris. Peggy is very pleased when it appears that David has a date.

NOTE: 5.87 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

340

"Danse Macabre"

27 July 2008

Joe and Carol join forces to unravel the mystery of Natalie, a girl resident at Throckton Grange, when she collapses with exhaustion and expresses a fear of being taken away. Meanwhile, Geoff suffers from embarrassing bouts of sneezing when he tries to speak to Lucy who is temporarily working at the village shop, and David is surprised to be asked to become the local newspaper's agony uncle.

NOTE: This is Heartbeat's 1st episode since the third break after 8 weeks.

5.38 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

342

"Taking Stock"

10 August 2008

Investigations into the identity of the victim of a car crash uncovers connections to violent criminals, and leads to worries about his intended business in Aidensfield. Not realising their true value, Peggy tries to offload some goats when she finds them too difficult to milk. Oscar takes on the surveillance of a woman whose husband suspects she is having an affair, leaving Dawn and Bernie in charge of the bar.

NOTE: 6.25 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

344

"Bully Boys"

24 August 2008

Geoff fails to gain control of a violent outbreak at the bookmakers, and is in awe of Joe as he takes command of the situation. Debt collector Mick Revill (Martin Kemp) suggests a way to toughen him up, but elsewhere Revill is accused by a local businessman of being involved in some dubious deals. Meanwhile, Peggy can not understand David's reluctance to attend a centenary party at the school.

NOTE: 6.71 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

346

"You Never Can Tell"

14 September 2008

Oscar suspects fishy goings-on after veteran music manager Stan Sparrow chooses to hold his wedding reception at the Aidensfield Arms. When Stan is found dead the next day, investigations reveal his demise may not have been through natural causes. Meanwhile, Geoff is baffled by a boy reporting a crime that has yet to happen, and Peggy's conscience starts to trouble her when she hears the lad has gone missing. Guest starring Sue Jenkins.

NOTE: 5.63 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode. Filming of the episode took place in April 2008

SOCCER AID 2008 took place on 7th September 2008, leaving Heartbeat's next episode to broadcast a week later.

348

"Oscar's Birthday"

28 September 2008

Two new residents put PC Mason in an awkward position both professionally and personally. He fancies the woman but later finds out he was only part of a plot to get her away from her husband. Carol and Joe fall out because of this and stop being friends. While the village rally round to celebrate oscars birthday, he gets more than he expected when Gina goes into labour. Carol helps and they find out it is a baby boy and they name him Phillip Oscar Bellamy. David decides to learn to play the piano. Carol's ex says they should give things another go, and she turns him down. Later Joe and Carol walk home together and they both admit they were jealous, Joe of Carols ex, and Carol of the woman Joe fancied. They go off in separate directions but then run back and kiss.

NOTE: Tricia Penrose gave birth to her 2nd child in real life on 8 August 2008 the start of when the 2008 Olympics happened in China.

6.48 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

350

"England Expects"

19 October 2008

A villain escapes from jail and returns to Aidensfield bearing a grudge against Ashfordly police. He tricks two young boys into giving him information and keeping it a secret that he is staying in there barn, but later, when he tries to rob, a bigger house, he is found out and must give himself up, when DS Dawson Catches him. while Peggy ropes David in to help her make clay pots.. Elsewhere, Gina, Carol and Dawn have decided to get a table at the charity dinner dance and, fed up of always staying at the pub, Carol invites Joe to be her date. Joe soon realizes the idea is becoming more and more unlikely and DS Dawson becomes jealous of Joe and carol spending time together. George Cole Guest stars in the 350th episode.

NOTE: 6.12 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

352

"Living Off the Land"

2 November 2008

A young hippie, collapses. Mason and Miller question him in hospital about who attacked him but Mickey refuses to tell them anything. The police start to wonder if he has something to hide. Carol’s concerned when she notices another hippie, Kim outside the post office because she look like she has been beaten. Carol reveals her worries to PC Mason who uses her for information on where the hippies are staying. Carol is furious at Joe and then she breaks up with him after several arguments. Eventually they catch the man in question and put him in the cells, even though he attacks some of the police officers to try to escape. Meanwhile Don comes to the conclusion that his wife is having an affair but with a sensible talk with Gina, makes them get closer, she also makes him realise his wife has not been seeing someone else and David thinks his taxi company is being sabotaged.

NOTE: 5.79 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

354

"Strike Up The Band"

16 November 2008

Les arrives at band practice to find that most of his band are ill, and he's certain that Bill has poisoned them. Joe finds out that there two wives were behind the poisoning because they were jealous of the band taking up there husbands time. Later, Carol tells Rachel and Joe that one of the band members died from the poisoning. Dawn is swept off her feet by a handsome stranger but is he just using her. While Rachel and Joe are in the pub, she invites herself to coffee around his house and as soon as they get in the door, they kiss, run upstairs and sleep together. When carol walks in the morning, Rachel has the day off and Carol catches them kissing but still hides her inner upset and tries to remain professional. Joe and Rachel decide not to tell anyone they are dating apart from Carol and she gets jealous but Rachel is pleased.

NOTE: At the end of the episode, there was no preview of the next episode.

5.08 Million viewers tuned in to watch this episode. This was Heartbeat's last episode to be sponsored by MFL Mutual.

356

"Looking for Isabella"

26 April 2009

A boy's life is in danger when he disappears while in the gardens of an old house with his brother and sister. Wetherby tries to rescue him, only making the situation worse. While firemen begin their rescue attempt, Gina tries to comfort Don, which leads to some speculation from the rest of the village. Also, a journalist stays with Peggy, and prints an article about Don and Gina, who decide to stay away from each other and then the journalist leaves Peggy’s house without paying, and prints a photo of her asleep which makes all the villages laugh. Meanwhile Carol is sure there is someone living in The old house, and when shots are fired she has to decide whether to tell Joe or not. She does, and the police find the real reason why he was firing. Meanwhile Joe and Carol seem to be friends again.

NOTE: 5.95 Milion viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Lloyd Peters as McKenzie, Tim Wylton as Sheridan Ralph, Matthew Lewney as Ray Morley, Maeve Larkin as Pamela Morley, Freddie Jones (1) as Howard Druce, Holly-Mai Leighton as Lizzie Morley, Jack Downham as Peter Morley, Sam Laurie as Michael Morley, Paul Gabriel (1) as Fire chief

358

"Ups and Downs"

10 May 2009

Carol begins dating a man called Giles. While they are both at Lord Ashfordly’s house it gets robbed. Later on, it is found out that he was the one robbing the houses around the area, along with a local gypsy who begins dating David but stands him up so Carol breaks up with Giles. While they are dating Joe is jealous of them always being together. Meanwhile everyone is worried when Rosie, doesn’t return home with her boyfriend, and the police want to find out where she is. They try questioning him, but he won’t give any answers to where she is. Rachel is given permission to go to Australia with one police officer, but the sergeant chooses Joe. Joe and Rachel both are worried because they remember what happened last time they were alone. Also Carol decides to find her Brother, and book the same flight to Australia as Joe but she is jealous when she finds out Rachel is going as well.

NOTE: 4.96 million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Natalie Blades as Betty Hugget, Blair McDonough as Mick MacDonald, Stephen MacKenna as Jake Cartwright, Gerard Bentall as Tommy Hugget, Robert Portal as Major Giles MacLean, Charlotte Pyke as Sofia Fantoni, Rupert Vansittart as Lord Ashfordly

360

"The Middle Of Somewhere"

24 May 2009

Joe, Carol and Rachel are still in Australia. Joe and Rachel try to uncover what happened to Polly and later find that she is locked up in a cage and has been for some time, and the same man had murdered Rosie. Pc Younger breaks the news to her ex and her family. Meanwhile the pub’s owner makes a jockey sick in order to keep the money people have bet on him herself by giving him, and her own son, bad seafood but later Carol friend takes his place and he wins Also Carol finds her brother and after a while finds out they really get along, and they promise never to loose touch again. Rachel tries to make Joe jealous by getting closer to her other police Officer and they too promise not to loose touch. Meanwhile Joe gets jealous of Carol spending so much time with Nev who’s sisters baby she also delivered.

NOTE: This is Heartbeats 2nd and last episode filmed in Australia, this episode took place for filming in September 2009.

4.81 million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

Guest Stars: Robert Coleby as Urquart, Rhonda Purcell as Aboriginal woman, Jesse Spence as Janet Murray, Monette Lee as Lou, Sam Cotton as Col, Kevin Spink as Ernie Burdon, Anthony Standish as Des Meredith, Evert McQueen as Danny Cassidy, Bille Brown (12) as Sergeant Flaherty, Damien Garvey as Jack Meredith, Blair McDonough as Mick MacDonald, Luke Carroll as Nev, Carol Burns as Mrs. Pike

362

"The Runaways"

7 June 2009

An accountant and his family crash into a tractor after being chased down a country lane by another car. His girlfriend may need surgery but him and his child Trudy are fine. Mason investigates but after originally thinking they were speeding he finds out that they had two books that other criminals wanted containing evidence against them and would stop at nothing for the books. Meanwhile Trudy stays at Carol’s and gets kidnapped in the night to be held for ransom but later the police and Carol get her back. Also Bernie helps David find a run down Jeep after winning £10 and finds a box of hand grenades which he thinks are peaches but later everyone is evacuated from the pub. Later he finds the hat of an ex solider, which brings a procession to town with everyone wearing their best clothes.

NOTE: 4.90 million viewers tuned in to watch this episode.

364

"A Whiter Shade of Pale"

25 August 2009 16 December 2009

11 January 2010 TBA 2010

When the attractive newcomer Vivienne Mackay is murdered suspicion falls on the backward George Ashton. Normally he wouldn't hurt a fly, but he got mad at her when she pushed him accidentally. But also her fiancée Dominick Billingham is in the picture since he had a row with her at the Aidensfield Arms the night before. PC Mason also has to take care of her son Scott, because Mason's mother was murdered too. Dawns cousin Vince intends to sell hot dogs and leaves his van in her care for a couple of days. Thus he will miss the Ashfordly Cup final which draws a lot of spectators and Dawn decides to use the opportunity to make some extra pocket money. She allies herself with David and that does not suit Aunt Peggy who has planned to sell backed potatoes during the match and as usual has "volunteered him" to lend her a hand.

NOTE: Due to been shown in different Countries. This is the first episode to broadcast for the UK for 2010.

366

"Ties That Bind"

27 August 2009 18 December 2009

25 January 2010 TBA 2010

The Ashfordly police and especially PC Mason is asked to assist DI Turner from the serious crime squad investigating a series of very violent robberies in the area. One of DS Dawson's informants points the finger at Steve Dempsey. When Mason and Dawson check him out. They are spotted by Dawn, who is on a girls' night out with her friends, and she does not hesitate to talk about it when she gets home. Division has found out that she has had an affair with an unnamed police officer and she has been put forcibly back in uniform. But Mason does not want her to take the entire blame and turns himself in. Aunt Peggy is cleaning for the former bank manager Edward Walton - without charge for a change. - When she discovers a broom cupboard full of strange things he gets very abrupt, gives her a valuable pen for her efforts and sends her away. When Oscar Blaketon accuses her of stealing his pen she realizes that Walton has become a kleptomaniac since his wife was admitted to a nursing home and decides to help him.

NOTE: This is Claire Willie's (DS Rachel Dawson) last episode.

Filming took place in February 2009

368

"Jobs for the Boys"

31 August 2009 20 December 2009

8 February 2010 TBA 2010

There has been three break-ins within a week already and the forth item on the burglars' "shopping list" is the Aidensfield Arms. Nothing but money was taken, and the police are without a clue until Aunt Peggy and other old people receive an anonymous envelope with 20 pounds each. Money that comes from the break-ins. Furthermore Carol Cassidy saw a car in Aidensfield at the time of the break-in at the pub with a man and a woman in it. PC Mason readily admits that he was the man, but to Carol's great annoyance he does not say anything about who the woman was. Douglas Philpot asks Oscar Blaketon and Alf Ventress to look for his son Ian, whom he and his wife Mary have not heard from for three months. A colleague of his also saw him at a night club in Whitby, but that is all. The two sleuths have a feeling though that Mary Philpot knows more than she is willing to say with her husband present.

370

"The Open Door"

2 September 2009 22 December 2009

22 February 2010 TBA 2010

An unidentified man is found badly injured by the roadside near Aidensfield and PC Mason thinks he was assaulted. A complaint about a van blocking the way in Back Lane leads not only to the identity of the unknown man, but also to a load of condemned meat which has now disappeared. And soon they have the first case of salmonella poisoning. Aunt Peggy is asked to keep an eye on a mansion for three weeks. And being Aunt Peggy she cannot see why she should not make a little extra money on it herself and do some bed and breakfast in posh surroundings. Her first customer is a very surprised Alf Ventress. He had outstayed his welcome at the Aidensfield Arms - and one of the cells at the police station - and was asked to move out by Sergeant Nokes, who is filling in for Sergeant Miller. Alice Howarth asks Nurse Cassidy to look after her mother Edna who is so old it is not safe for her to be living alone anymore. But Carol is surprised to discover that the old lady is not so alone after all. Her son - Alice's brother - has returned to the area and visits her every night. Only he committed [...] twenty years ago. Dawn finds an old sewing machine and soon the only thing on her mind is sewing.

372

"Sweet Sorrow"

4 September 2009 24 December 2009

8 March 2010 TBA 2010

A mysterious man steels David's taxi (and his breakfast). He does not get very far though when Bernie recognizes the car and refuses to give him some petrol and is soon apprehended. He has obviously been in a fight because his face i bruised, and he claims he cannot remember who he is. Nurse Cassidy takes care of his injuries while PC Mason is called out to assist Sergeant Miller. A dead woman has been found at the foot of a rock and Miller agrees with PC Mason that the two cases are connected. Alf Ventress and Oscar Blaketon are planning a camping trip to France to see all the places they passed through during the war - on push bikes! They get a few tips from James Moncrieff, a fellow war veteran who is on holiday in Aidensfield.

NOTE: Filming of this episode finished on 8 May 2009

Tricia Penrose (Gina Ward) broke down into tears when the final scenes of this episode were filmed.