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Heartbeat TV Series 1992–2010 S01

Constable Nick Rowan is a English Policeman in the 1960's who decides to be reassigned to the same small village where his wife was born. There, he patrols the countryside as a part of a small attachment in the area dealing with the various events and problems that come up while at same time keeping a eye on Claude Greengrass, the local rogue.

1 "Changing Places" Roger Cheveley Johnny Byrne 10 April 1992
PC Nick Rowan and his wife Kate, a doctor, move up from London to begin a new life in Aidensfield. Nick, after meeting his superior, Sgt. Oscar Blaketon, along with PC Phil Bellamy and PC Alf Ventress, deals with matters concerning local trouble-maker Claude Greengrass and local boy Alan Maskell. Meanwhile, Kate struggles to find work from local doctor Alex Ferrenby, but soon aids Alan's mother with a premature birth.

2 "Fruits Of The Earth" Tim Dowd Johnny Byrne 17 April 1992
Nick finds himself investigating cases of drunken hikers and a flasher on the moors, but his most troubling involves locating a missing man whose wife has been having an affair. Kate seeks to help the Maskell family out as Alan's father stubbornly refuses to let his wife use contraception pills for the sake of her health. Blaketon hires a strict cleaner to prepare Ashfordly police station for inspection, much to Phil and Alf's dislike.

3 "Rumours" Ken Horn David Lane 24 April 1992
Nick and Kate become concerned for the well-being of a local shopkeeper in the village, when rumours spread of him being improper to a group of young boys he is friends with that lead to their shop being boycotted, but matters become suspicious when a break-in leads to someone stealing their masonic items. Greengrass decides to offer his services to two elderly women, but soon regrets it when he thinks he can make money from his arrangement.

4 "Playing With Fire" Eric Wendell Rob Gittins 1 May 1992
Nick has his hands full as he deals with a wayward but uncontrollable horse, a spiteful local magistrate, and a serious case of arson at a local farm. Ferrenby is disapproving of Kate's efforts to help Alan's girlfriend, Sandra Murray, with an unwanted pregnancy. Blaketon is suspcious when Greengrass offers information on a gang of salmon poachers operating in the area.

5 "Nowt But A Prank" James Ormerod Barry Woodward 8 May 1992
Nick finds himself dealing with a tense land dispute between local farmer Dick Radcliffe and his new neighbour Matthew Chapman, as the latter refuses to allow Radcliffe to reach his farm over the only available route. When some local boys conduct a prank on Chapman, it soon puts Nick and Radcliffe in danger, leaving Blaketon and Kate to find a way to defuse the situation.

6 "Old, New, Borrowed And Blue" Tim Dowd Alan Whiting 15 May 1992
Blaketon is eager to find the burglar behind recent break-ins, who has a habit of tidying up before stealing valuables, though Nick is also concerned a local church organist is using deception to access the valuables of elderly people. Ferrenby begins reconsidering offering Kate a job. Alan's wedding day finally arrives, but the happy occasion is nearly spoiled by troublemakers.

7 "Face Value" Terry Iland David Lane 22 May 1992
Blaketon has his men prepare for a peaceful demonstration being led by Paul Melthorn, a charismatic politician leading the group. However, Nick faces accusations of assault from Melthorn with one of the demonstrators, that soon places a strain on his relationship with Kate. At the same time, Greengrass becomes involved with two local lads who turn to burglarly, and get themselves into trouble.

8 "Outsiders" Tim Dowd Peter Barwood 29 May 1992
Former circus man Joseph Lazlos arrives in Aidensfield with his family to see his birthplace before his eventual death, but their arrival soon brings problems. His son Milos sparks up a friendship with the local vicar's daughter, much to the chagrin of her father and her future fiancée. Nick and Kate find themselves risking their reputations to help Lazlos' family out, especially when the village church is broken into and money is stolen.

9 "Primal Instinct" Ken Horn Brian Finch 5 June 1992
Retired Scotland Yard detective Andrew Gerrard is found murdered by his wife and mother-in-law, prompting Ashfordly police to assist in the matter, though when Nick becomes involved he soon begins to question the alibis of the two women. Kate feels uneasy when one of the visiting detectives begins flirting with her. Greengrass comes to the aid of Alan, after he inadvertently causes him to handle stolen cars with his new business.

10 "Keep On Running" Gavan Theoditis Johnny Byrne 12 June 1992
Nick travels to London for an interview, and at the same time goes looking for Alan after he disappears from home, but soon questions moving back to the city as Kate is not adamant on leaving Aidensfield behind. Greengrass faces trouble when a local sheep farmer accuses him of rustling his livestock, yet while he protests his innocence, Blaketon is more than happy to see him suffer despite the accuser's story slowly not tallying up.

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