Heartbeat

Two thieves unleash chaos on Aidensfield when they steal methamphetamines from 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.

Troublesome Raymond Walker plans something sinister to get ahold of widowed Jane Thompson's cottage, putting the constabulary on alert.

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 night club; Graham Blaketon's day in court draws near.