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60 minSeason 18 • Episode 23
LatestSet during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.
Production
Meticulous 1960s period detail in every pub and police bike.
Acting
Derek Fowlds' deliciously grumpy Oscar Blaketon evolution.
Cinematography
North Yorkshire moors so pretty you'll want to move.
Creators
Gerry Mill, Keith Richardson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Derek Fowlds joined after Yes Minister fame and stayed 18 years — longer than his entire political sitcom career combined.
Heartbeat single-handedly kept ITV's Sunday night slot dominant for two decades and spawned an actual tourist economy in Goathland, the real Aidensfield village.