Heartbeat

Two thieves unleash chaos on Aidensfield when they steal methamphetamines from the local surgery. Can PC Rowan track down the drugs before they make it into circulation?

The train carrying newly released convict Stevie Walsh crashes during a severe snow storm just as Kate races through the weather to help Stevie's ex-wife, who is about to give birth to her new boyfriend's child.

PC Bellamy lands in big trouble when a noisy break-in happens on his beat while he's skipping duty to visit one of his girlfriends.

Sergeant Blaketon suspects that Irishman Michael O'Leary is the ringleader behind a series of illegal bareknuckle boxing fights all over North Riding. Meanwhile, Alex Ferrenby gets wrapped up in a dangerous game.

Susan Siddons loses her old nanny just days before her wedding, but that's just the beginning of her pre-nuptial blues.

Greengrass complains to Nick that he has been shot, while on a public right of way, by a local landowner. Meanwhile, Kate is approached by Jennifer, who is worried about her recently-widowed mother, Jane. Jennifer doubts whether her mother should live alone because she has started to talk to her dead husband.

A witness to a drug-related assault on a DJ claims Blaketon's son Graham was one of the assailants. Someone is trying to desecrate the remains of "Sweaty" Betty Such's late husband.

PC Rowan goes to investigate a hit-and-run in the forest but finds that both the victim and her loyal son are unwilling to cooperate with the police.

The arrival of a young American - possibly dodging the draft - splits the population of Aidensfield in two.

The ill wind known as Inspector Crossley has blown into Ashfordly police station. Gina is overjoyed at her new gig singing at a nightclub. Graham Blaketon's day in court draws near.