Heartbeat
Series Overview
Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
18 Seasons • 372 Episodes
60 min per episode
1992 – 2010
Premiered: Fri, Apr 10, 1992
Keith RichardsonLatest Aired Episode
Season 18, Episode 24: “Sweet Sorrow”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
10 Episodes →
Season 2
10 Episodes →
Season 3
10 Episodes →
Season 4
16 Episodes →
Season 5
15 Episodes →
Season 6
17 Episodes →
Season 7
24 Episodes →
Season 8
24 Episodes →
Season 9
24 Episodes →
Season 10
24 Episodes →
Season 11
24 Episodes →
Season 12
25 Episodes →
Season 13
25 Episodes →
Season 14
26 Episodes →
Season 15
26 Episodes →
Season 16
24 Episodes →
Season 17
24 Episodes →
Season 18
24 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Derek Fowlds
Oscar Blaketon
William Simons
PC Alf Ventress
Tricia Penrose
Gina Bellamy
Peter Benson
Bernie Scripps
Gwen Taylor
Peggy Armstrong
Lisa Kay
Carol Cassidy
Joseph McFadden
PC Joe Mason
Nikki Sanderson
Dawn Bellamy
David Lonsdale
David Stockwell
Steven Blakeley
PC Geoff Younger
John Duttine
Sgt George Miller
Rupert Ward-Lewis
PC Don Wetherby
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Richardson, Gerry Mill
Nicholas Rhea
Kathleen Beedles, Martyn Auty
Department Leadership Roster
Kathleen Beedles
Producer
Martyn Auty
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heartbeat.
Shows Similar to Heartbeat
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
3.0
8.3
8.2
8.0
7.3
6.3
6.2
9.0
8.3
7.0
8.0
9.0
6.8
6.9
7.4
6.6
6.2Anime
6.7
6.9
More Series Like Heartbeat
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbeat
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Heartbeat about?
Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.
How many seasons does Heartbeat have?
Heartbeat comprises 18 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Heartbeat?
Key cast members in Heartbeat include Derek Fowlds, William Simons, Tricia Penrose, Peter Benson, Gwen Taylor.
Who created or directed Heartbeat?
Heartbeat was developed and directed by Keith Richardson, Gerry Mill.