barbapapa-2 I can't believe I just heard about this show (right after it got cancelled!). It's the perfect show to just put on and relax - it's entertaining, light (with some exceptions, such as the episode in season 16 or 17 which includes a few moments of domestic violence), funny, and has a cast full of great characters.The show began with a focus on the star role, a police officer. As time went by, the show evolved to become less a story about him than a number of stories about the various people in the town (and how they interact with one another). All of the characters are played well by the actors and are all believable - including the characters who are included as pure comedy relief. Even when a police officer leaves town (and, therefore, the show itself), a new one comes in and is instantly likable.The stories are generally simple, such as the search for a missing watch (this was the episode which included the family violence). The story is rarely predictable, though, and even when it is, it's fun to watch the characters develop the storyline.It's so easy to watch, I'll go through three or four a night sometimes - it's just like eating candy. I highly recommend this show to others. It's easily the most "watchable" show that I've ever seen on TV; just put it on, sit back and enjoy.

mikedunton It really is time to bring this to a close. This is set in the sixties. It began in 1992, so the regular actors have now aged 15 years in a series that is supposed to span 10. Gina in mini skirt and boots, trying to dance in 60s style just looks ridiculous now. Alf, Bernie and Oscar are well past their sell-by dates and the whole thing is tired. Please can it now!!! By the way, I used to think it was a really good programme - especially the music. Just as an aside.......... Now that smoking is banned in places of work in England, they won't be able to smoke when making the programme. So, no smoking in the Aidensfield Arms, no more roll-ups for Alf in the police station - over 40 years before the ban came into being!!!

palexandersquires There is a new Sergeant in Adensfeild, and he is a strict man! he is played by John Duttine of my previous Review! he came into the peaceful Police Station, and what is the first thing that he does? he does not say Hi, I am your new Sergeant, if you have any problems you know where my door is" No, he makes more problems for the policemen at Adensfeild, by threatening to close the Police house. and he did not approve of the tip off to Robert Walker ,P.C.Walker to you and me, about a robbery that was going to take place at that stately home. It is always the same when you get a new boss, (He/She) does things differently to the previous boss. I wonder how Merton would of handled that tip off? John Duttine is still a brilliant actor after all this time, since 1981! People power showed Sgt miller that they were not going to let him close the police house. I remembered the Ford Zeypher 6 police car from when I was a child and I laughed out loud at the condition it was at the end of the trail period. it was not the gleaming prize car but a wrecked one! and the chief constable was looking on at it!!! there was a good technical description of the car's engine by the beautiful Rose, that mechanic a V6 twin carburettor engine under that bonnet. this gives the car a very fast 100 M.P.H. speed if it is needed. I like Gina in the Adensfeild arms pub and Oscar Blaketon it was a shame that he had to retire from being a Sergent due to a heart attack if viewers remember. I also think that Ventress is a good civilian to have in the Police station he did not do much work when he was a copper, but he is making up for it now, by answering the phones. I also can see my Bush radio in the police house! the old VTR 130! mine is the tr82/97.and is a reproduction and is available at Index for £25! I also like the music on this programme. it shows us the golden age, when people respected each other more those days, and life was at a slower pace then. None of this rushing about, trying to get things done! If I had a time machine, I would go to 1960, up to 1969 and stop there.

ross robinson Heartbeat is a great series. This all started in 1992 and is set in a place i have been before 'Whitby'. It is a fantastic place to visit in the North Yorkshire area. The actors and actresses that star in Heartbeat are fantastic. I give the series 10 out of 10.