It's been over 15 years since the beloved drama series Heartbeat bid farewell to our television screens, yet it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of its fans. The show

first graced ITV in 1992 and swiftly captivated audiences. Set against the backdrop of 1960s North Yorkshire, this period drama chronicled the lives of police officers, medical personnel,

and locals in the fictitious locales of Ashfordly and Aidensfield. With millions tuning in regularly, the show ran for an impressive 18 series until its cancellation in 2010, much to the

disappointment of its ardent followers. Despite more than three decades passing since its debut episode, Heartbeat remains one of ITV's highest-rated and cherished dramas. Its loyal

theatre productions, while others chose to step away from the limelight and pursue different career paths. Let's take another nostalgic trip down memory lane and see where the cast of

Heartbeat is today. While this list isn't exhaustive, you might recognise quite a few characters from our compilation below. NICK BERRY - NICK ROWAN Nick Berry first rose to prominence

playing Simon Wicks in EastEnders from 1985 to 1990. In Heartbeat, he portrayed the central character of PC Nick Rowan for the show's initial six years. After his departure in 1998,

Nick Berry took on roles in BBC's Harbour Lights and the crime drama In Deep. He made a brief return to EastEnders in 2012 for a special episode following the death of his on-screen

mother, Pat Evans. Berry, who also ventured into music with the release of a pop song in 1986 titled Every Loser Wins, has since retired from acting. He is married to former Levi's

model Rachel Robertson, and they have two sons together. TRICIA PENROSE - GINA WARD Tricia Penrose joined the cast of Heartbeat in its second series, playing Gina Ward, the longest-running

character on the show. Initially intended to be a 12-month stint, the Liverpool actress ended up staying on the show for 18 years. Tricia Penrose, known for her role as Gina in two episodes

of The Royal, a Heartbeat spin-off in 2003, has also graced popular shows like Brookside, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. She's no stranger to reality TV either, having appeared on

Celebrity Masterchef and the 2013 series of Celebrity Big Brother. Nowadays, she's found behind the microphone as a radio presenter. NIAMH CUSACK - KATE ROWAN Niamh Cusack portrayed Dr

Kate Rowan on Heartbeat for three years starting from 1992 until her character succumbed to leukaemia, leaving her onscreen husband, PC Nick Rowan, a widower. Since her exit from the show in

1995, Cusack has remained active in both theatre and television. Her acting credits include roles in Always and Everyone, New Tricks, Silent Witness, and The Virtues. More recent

appearances include Brassic, The Tower, Death in Paradise, the 2024 film We Live In Time, and Channel 4's Big Mood. Cusack hails from a family of actors, including her sister Sinead

Cusack, who is married to Jeremy Irons. Off-screen, she is married to actor Finbar Lynch, and they have one son together. BILL MAYNARD - CLAUDE JEREMIAH GREENGRASS Bill Maynard was the face

behind the loveable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from the inception of the show until 2000. Health concerns reportedly led to his departure. He reprised his role as Greengrass in the

Heartbeat spin-off, The Royal, and made an appearance in The Moorside in 2017. Sadly, Maynard passed away in 2018 at the age of 89. He is fondly remembered for his roles in Carry On films.

JASON DURR - MIKE BRADLEY Jason Durr portrayed PC Mike Bradley from 1997 to 2003. His character, a Londoner who initially ruffled feathers before settling into village life, is

well-remembered by fans. Post-Heartbeat, Durr took on various roles in TV shows such as The Wrong Side of the Rainbow, Mysterious Island and Summer Solstice. He joined Casualty in 2016,

playing David Hide until 2023, and reprised this role in Holby City. Off-screen, he shares three children with his wife, TV presenter and gardener Kate Charman. Recently, he starred

alongside former Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach in the stage show Cluedo 2. MARK JORDON - PHIL BELLAMY Mark Jordon, known for his role as PC Phil Bellamy from 1992 to 1997, later took

on the character of Daz Spencer in Emmerdale in 2014 and returned to the soap between 2017 and 2024. He was previously married to Happy Valley actress Siobhan Finneran, with whom he shares

two children. He is now married to fellow Emmerdale star Laura Norton and they have two children together. His acting career also includes roles in Casualty, Coronation Street, Doctors and

Rocket's Island. According to The Mirror, he is set to return to television as Ray Wood in the ITV drama series The Long Shadow. DEREK FOWLDS - OSCAR BLAKETON Derek Fowlds portrayed Sgt

Oscar Blaketon throughout the entire run of Heartbeat, spanning 18 years. For the first seven series, he played a sergeant until a heart attack forced his character into retirement, leading

him to take on various jobs including becoming the owner of the Aidensfield Arms pub. Post-Heartbeat, Derek appeared in other TV shows such as Casualty and Doctors. Although he effectively

retired from acting after Heartbeat, he penned his autobiography, A Part Worth Playing, in 2015. Earlier in his career, he was recognised for his role as Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister,

which he played for four years. Derek passed away at the age of 82 in January 2020. GEOFFREY HUGHES - VERNON SCRIPPS Liverpool-born actor Geoffrey was known for his role as Vernon Scripps,

the charming scoundrel who took over from Greengrass in the village. He also gained recognition for his roles as Twiggy in The Royle Family and Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances. However, he

first rose to fame playing binman Eddie Yeats in Coronation Street during the 1970s and 1980s. Earlier in his career, he lent his voice to Paul McCartney's character in the animated

film Yellow Submarine. Sadly, Geoffrey passed away in 2012 at the age of 68, following a battle with prostate cancer. DAVID LONSDALE - DAVID STOCKWELL David Lonsdale, hailing from Southport,

portrayed the character David Stockwell from 1996 until the show's conclusion in 2010. While Greengrass is often remembered as the comic relief of the series, David Stockwell is also

fondly recalled as the village's amusing simpleton. Post-Heartbeat, Lonsdale has featured in Casualty, Emmerdale and Vera, as well as films such as The Real Full Monty and Downton

Abbey. Married for over three decades with three children, he has more recently starred in The Bay, Anne, The Suspect and The Reckoning. CLARE WILLE - RACHEL DAWSON Clare Wille took on the

role of local DS Rachel Dawson, who was romantically involved with PC Joe Mason, for four years. She joined Heartbeat in 2006 and stayed until its finale in 2010. The Cheshire-born actress

later landed a recurring role as Trish Davidson in Coronation Street in 2012. Post-Corrie, she has appeared in Victoria, W1A, Vera and Silent Witness. She has also featured in TV shows

Defending the Guilty and Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators. Most recently, she joined the cast of Doctors as Davinia Hargrove. WILLIAM SIMONS - ALFRED VENTRESS Welsh actor

William Simons portrayed PC Alfred Ventress throughout the entirety of Heartbeat. His character quickly gained popularity among viewers, with Ventress continuing to appear in the show even

after his character retired from the police force. Following his stint on Heartbeat, the Welsh-born actor secured roles in Casualty, The Bill, The Royal, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale.

William sadly passed away in 2019 at the age of 78. PETER BENSON - BERNIE SCRIPPS Peter Benson portrayed Bernie Scripps in Heartbeat from 1995 to 2010. Bernie was the drama's funeral

director and also operated a garage in Aidensfield. After wrapping up on the show, he landed two cameo spots on Casualty in 2011 and again in 2013. His resume is peppered with notable

British TV dramas like A Touch of Frost, The Bill, and Coronation Street, where he consistently appeared as Mr Murdoch. In heart-wrenching news for fans, Peter passed away in September 2018

at the age of 75. NIKKI SANDERSON - DAWN BELLAMY Nikki Sanderson stepped into the much-loved role of Dawn Bellamy from 2008 to 2009. Her backstory involved moving in with Gina at the pub to

escape an unsavoury Manchester crowd, a twist that swiftly endeared her to viewers. Starting her soap journey as young Candice on Coronation Street at just 13, Nikki Sanderson then ventured

into the world of Hollyoaks, taking on the role of Maxine Minnver. Since joining Hollyoaks back in 2012, Nikki's portrayal of Maxine remains ongoing, decorated with several accolades

across her acting career. She has also made appearances on shows like Holby City and Casualty throughout the years. JOE MCFADDEN - JOE MASON Joe McFadden portrayed PC Joe Mason in Heartbeat

from 2007 to the series end in 2010. Post-Heartbeat, his acting footprint expanded through roles in Casualty and becoming a firm favourite in Holby City as Raffaello "Raf" di

Lucca. But it was in 2017 when Joe danced into an even brighter spotlight after teaming up with Katya Jones on Strictly Come Dancing, ultimately taking home the trophy. Prestigious theatre

roles have also marked his career path. Joe has taken centre stage in the UK tour of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, The Rocky Horror Show, and the spine-chilling 2:22 A Ghost Story. In

2024, Joe is leaping into a new chapter, revealing his engagement to the artist Rob Smales. We are now bringing you the latest updates on WhatsApp first