NICK BERRY STARS IN “HEARTBEAT – THE ROWAN YEARS” (15)

Mon, Sep 16, 2013 14:30 CET

Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this phenomenally popular series consecutively stars Nick Berry (Harbour Lights) and Jason Durr (Lewis) as young PCs whose work takes them into the heart of community life. For the first time this set comprises the first seven series – all of Nick Rowan’s stories. HEARTBEAT – THE ROWAN YEARS (15) will be available from as a 29-disc set from 21 October 2013, RRP £129.99, courtesy of Network Distributing.

Staple Sunday-night viewing for two decades, with a host of colourful characters that viewers took to their heart, illustrious guest stars and a wonderfully nostalgic soundtrack, Heartbeat scooped many prestigious awards – including Best Performing Peak-Time Drama in 1999 (beating Coronation Street), and several ITV Programme of the Year awards. Attracting a peak audience of 14 million and spawning a highly successful spin-off, The Royal, the series has garnered a devoted following and remains prime-time viewing world-wide.

Introducing much-loved regulars like lovable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass, barmaid Gina and district nurse Maggie, the set also features the 1999 special in which Nick and his family begin a new life in Alberta, Canada.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

HEARTBEAT – THE ROWAN YEARS (15)

Release Date: 21 October 2013 RRP: £129.99

Running Time: 5,190 mins (approx.) Screen Ratios: 1.33:1

No. of Discs: 29 Catalogue no. 7953589

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