Heartbeat S14E13 — In the Bleak Midwinter
8.2
Heartbeat•Season 14•Episode 13

In the Bleak Midwinter

8.2/10 · 47 votesDec 26, 200460 min

Ranked #2 of 26 in Season 14•+0.5 vs season avg

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Veteran singer and keyboard player Alan Price guest stars in this festive episode of the rural drama, as the leader of a down-on-their-luck jazz band. Travelling to Aidensfield, where they've been booked by Vernon to play at the villagers' Christmas concert, the Rio Trio offer

Directed byGerry Mill
Written byJohnny Byrne
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Derek Fowlds

Derek Fowlds

Oscar Blaketon

William Simons

William Simons

PC Alf Ventress

Jonathan Kerrigan

Jonathan Kerrigan

PC Rob Walker

Tricia Penrose

Tricia Penrose

Gina Ward

Peter Benson

Peter Benson

Bernie Scripps

Mark Jordon

Mark Jordon

PC Phil Bellamy

David Lonsdale

David Lonsdale

David Stockwell

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Johnny Byrne

Johnny Byrne

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Gerry Mill

Director

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David Sellwood

Editor

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Episode Summary

"In the Bleak Midwinter" is episode 13 of Heartbeat season 14. It scored 8.2/10 from 47 votes, ranking #2 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Gerry Mill and written by Johnny Byrne, it aired on December 26, 2004.

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