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Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield and initially starring former EastEnder Nick Berry as PC Nick Rowan, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines, with a host of colourful characters that viewers took to their hearts and a wonderfully nostalgic soundtrack. Staple Sunday-night viewing for two decades, Heartbeat won several prestigious TV awards - including Best Performing Peak-Time Drama in 1999 (beating Coronation Street), and a number of ITV Programme of the Year awards. Attracting a peak audience of 14 million and spawning a highly successful spin-off, The Royal, and a Top Ten hit single, the series has garnered a devoted following and remains prime-time viewing world-wide. Available for the first time on DVD, this complete third series was originally transmitted in October 1993 and features guest appearances by among others Daniel Craig, Dora Bryan, Clive Swift and Susan Jameson.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 3-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield and initially starring former EastEnder Nick Berry as PC Nick Rowan, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines, with a host of colourful characters that viewers took to their hearts and a wonderfully nostalgic soundtrack. Staple Sunday-night viewing for two decades, Heartbeat won several prestigious TV awards - including Best Performing Peak-Time Drama in 1999 and a number of ITV Programme of the Year awards. Attracting a peak audience of 14 million and spawning a highly successful spin-off, The Royal, and a Top Ten hit single, the series has garnered a devoted following and remains prime-time viewing world-wide. Available for the first time on DVD, this complete third series was originally transmitted in October 1993 and features guest appearances by among others Daniel Craig, Dora Bryan, Clive Swift and Susan Jameson. Season 3 Season 3, Episode 1: Speed Kills Original Air Date-3 October 1993 Season 3, Episode 2: Riders of the Storm Original Air Date-10 October 1993 Season 3, Episode 3: Dead Ringer Original Air Date-17 October 1993 Season 3, Episode 4: Going Home Original Air Date-24 October 1993 Season 3, Episode 5: A Chilly Reception Original Air Date-31 October 1993 Season 3, Episode 6: The Frighteners Original Air Date-7 November 1993 Season 3, Episode 7: Father's Day Original Air Date-14 November 1993 Season 3, Episode 8: Endangered Species Original Air Date-21 November 1993 Season 3, Episode 9: An American in Aidensfield Original Air Date-28 November 1993 Season 3, Episode 10: Bringing It All Back Home Original Air Date-5 December 1993 ...Heartbeat - Complete Season 3 - 3-DVD Set ( Heartbeat - Complete Season Three ) ( Classic Heartbeat (Heart beat) )
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
By series 3, Heartbeat had moved to primetime Sunday night ITV and was bringing in massive ratings. Consequently, this series has a real sense of confidence in what it's doing, and also an evidently bigger budget; one episode, "Riders of the Storm" features a massive train crash in a blizzard amongst several other interwoven storylines. Big things for what was originally a low-scale rural drama, and it occassionally feels like it has slightly over-reached itself, perhaps losing some of the charm of the earlier series.
That's not to criticise it, the series has broadened its sweep, and there are a few excellent episodes, particularly "Going Home", with a good turn by Clive Swift as a Holocaust survivor looking to trace the SS Officer who betrayed him. There's also an early screen appearance by a "doesn't he look young?" Daniel Craig to look out for in one episode.
There are also a few new arrivals and departures. The decline of Dr Ferrenby is well handled across several episodes, and we also see a few faces who would return in later series. Kate's aunt would be a welcome later addition to the cast, but the first appearance of the irritating "comic stupid character" David Stockwell, less so. It's just a shame that many of the one-off characters we're introduced to in some episodes are never seen or heard of again, despite apparently having been well-known to the other characters.
Onto the DVD, another solid Network release; original 4:3 aspect ratio, stereo sound, no subtitles (unfortunately), ad break cards left intact and easy-to-use menus. Episodes are again uncut except for songs by The Beatles, which are dubbed by rather over-loud covers. There are also no extra features on this release, sadly.
I notice some comments on previous series criticise the picture quality; it's not amazing, but bear in mind that this is a 4:3 video-based standard definition TV series from the early 1990s, so to expect a modern widescreen TV to make it look HD is perhaps asking a bit too much.
Overall, a good solid release of a good solid series.
That's not to criticise it, the series has broadened its sweep, and there are a few excellent episodes, particularly "Going Home", with a good turn by Clive Swift as a Holocaust survivor looking to trace the SS Officer who betrayed him. There's also an early screen appearance by a "doesn't he look young?" Daniel Craig to look out for in one episode.
There are also a few new arrivals and departures. The decline of Dr Ferrenby is well handled across several episodes, and we also see a few faces who would return in later series. Kate's aunt would be a welcome later addition to the cast, but the first appearance of the irritating "comic stupid character" David Stockwell, less so. It's just a shame that many of the one-off characters we're introduced to in some episodes are never seen or heard of again, despite apparently having been well-known to the other characters.
Onto the DVD, another solid Network release; original 4:3 aspect ratio, stereo sound, no subtitles (unfortunately), ad break cards left intact and easy-to-use menus. Episodes are again uncut except for songs by The Beatles, which are dubbed by rather over-loud covers. There are also no extra features on this release, sadly.
I notice some comments on previous series criticise the picture quality; it's not amazing, but bear in mind that this is a 4:3 video-based standard definition TV series from the early 1990s, so to expect a modern widescreen TV to make it look HD is perhaps asking a bit too much.
Overall, a good solid release of a good solid series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am so glad this series is finaly out on dvd. The chacacters are wonderful and the casting is perfect. Set in the beautiful Yorksire ,this drama follows the lives of the people living in and around the village of aidensfield. If you like english drama, this is a must have...it is worth every penny.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I tried to get this series for a long time and thanks to Amazon I finally succeeded. Good clean acting, has both a serious side and a funny side. Well worth the money.
James Smith
James Smith
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Just great to watch them all over again, we will definitely be buying the other series from amazon. well worth the money
Published 3 months ago by ruthy
At last Heartbeat DVD's for Sale
Glad to finally get to buy Heartbeat Series on DVD as it was not available until very recently - good price too!!
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Is there anyone over the age of 60 who doesn't get dewy eyed thinking back to the halcyon days of the 60s when Heartbeat was set. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Clements
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Here in Florida I had never heard about this series, When I found it listed in Amazon UK I looked at all I could find about the series. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. V. F. Holmwood
feel the heartbeat
Heartbeat season 3 is so far the best dvd of the show out till season 4 that is. I little dissapointed that no extras were on this set the only bad thing is seasons 1-2 were a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by D. R. Andress
Good purchase for fans
The quality of series 1 is not great, TV broadcast comparison. Expected more from DVD release. I am avid fan so will likely buy all the early series (1-3 so far). Read more
Published 15 months ago by Special1
HEARTBEAT THE BEST TV SHOW IN THE WORLD
I WOULD LIKE ALL 18 SERIES TO COME OUT FROM 1992-2010 AND THE HEARTBEAT CHRISTMAS ALBUM WE HAD ON THE TV ON SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2005 WHEN SERIES 15 WAS ON SO I WOULD LIKE THAT TO... Read more
Published 16 months ago by JAMIE CHISHOLM
Heartbeat Fantastic Entertainment
I loved it when Nick Berry starred in the first episode and have watched it right through since please complete the rest of the series I agree with other reviews a long time... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Geoff W
Heartbeat at last
At last Heartbeat on DVD i have waited for years for this to happen, now i can start collecting the whole series.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. John Heggie
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