Heartbeat: The Big Chill

Series 17, episode 19

Directed by
Jonas Grimås

Originally Aired On: Sunday, 17 August 2008

Rachel's informant leads police to a drugs shipment at a deserted cove. The perpetrator's girlfriend, having struck up a friendship with Gina at antenatal classes, agrees to use her to help him escape - but a hostage crisis ensues, leaving the barmaid in great danger. Peggy comes up with alternative transport when Bernie worries his hearse won't be ready for a funeral. Tim Brooke-Taylor makes a guest appearance

Cast

Darren Bancroft...Harry Hodge
Image for Clare WilleClare Wille...DS Rachel Dawson
Joseph McFadden...PC Joe Mason
Steven Blakeley...PC Geoff Younger
Rupert Ward-Lewis...PC Don Wetherby
Image for Tricia PenroseTricia Penrose...Gina Bellamy
Lisa Kay...Carol Cassidy
Stacey Sampson...Sally
Jarrod Cooke...Robbie Turner
William Simons...Alf Ventress
David Lonsdale...David Stockwell
Image for Gwen TaylorGwen Taylor...Peggy Armstrong
Peter Benson...Bernie Scripps
Elizabeth Ann Bennett...Joyce Jowett
Nikki Sanderson...Dawn Bellamy
Derek Fowlds...Oscar Blaketon
Tim Matthews...Jonny Turner
Image for Tim Brooke-TaylorTim Brooke-Taylor...Ronnie Smethers
Susan Wilkins
Keith Richardson
Jonas Grimås