Heartbeat

Series 18 - Episode 3 Mother of Invention

Summary

Carol tries to help struggling single mum Barbara while dealing with the news that a woman claiming to be her own mother has arrived in Aidensfield. The nurse is then taken aback when Janet has the idea of reuniting them. Meanwhile, Mason's fears for Barbara are proved right after a shocking turn of events, and Wetherby and Younger enlist Peggy to search for the chief constable's missing dog.

Cast & Crew

Barbara Gresham Emily Aston

Carol Cassidy Lisa Kay

David Stockwell David Lonsdale

Bernie Scripps Peter Benson

Peggy Armstrong Gwen Taylor

PC Don Wetherby Rupert Ward-Lewis

Dawn Bellamy Nikki Sanderson

PC Joe Mason Joe McFadden

Hermione Worthington Carol Macready

PC Geoff Younger Steven Blakeley

Alf Ventress William Simons

Sgt George Miller John Duttine

Janet Burr Heather Peace

Margaret Watson Barbara Marten

Gina Bellamy Tricia Penrose

Paddy Peart David Rooney

Director Roger Bamford

Executive Producer Keith Richardson

Writer Mark Holloway

Drama

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Yes Minister and Heartbeat star Derek Fowlds passes away, aged 82

The actor was known for portraying Mr Derek on The Basil Brush Show

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Series 18 - Episode 3 Mother of Invention

Summary

Cast & Crew

Yes Minister and Heartbeat star Derek Fowlds passes away, aged 82

As All Creatures Great and Small returns - 5 other Sunday-night TV hits that should be back on our screens

Heartbeat

Series 18 - Episode 3 Mother of Invention

Summary

Cast & Crew

Yes Minister and Heartbeat star Derek Fowlds passes away, aged 82

As All Creatures Great and Small returns - 5 other Sunday-night TV hits that should be back on our screens

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