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Heartbeat•Season 9•Episode 21

Desperate Measures

6.9/10 · 36 votesFeb 13, 200060 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 9•−0.8 vs season avg

Roy Brooks gets a suspended prison sentence for horse theft, but later in the evening a racing horse is stolen from Lord Ashfordly and his estate manager is seriously knocked down. Bernie Scripps happens to tell Greengrass that he once was psychic.

Directed byRoger Bamford

Written byNeil McKay

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Seasons18

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Cast6

Derek Fowlds

Derek Fowlds

Oscar Blaketon

William Simons

William Simons

PC Alf Ventress

Tricia Penrose

Tricia Penrose

Gina Ward

Bill Maynard

Bill Maynard

Claude Jeremiah Greengrass

Mark Jordon

Mark Jordon

PC Phil Bellamy

P

Philip Franks

Sergeant Craddock

Crew4

R

Roger Bamford

Director

Neil McKay

Neil McKay

Writer

Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Stunt Coordinator

J

Janey Walklin

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Desperate Measures" is episode 21 of Heartbeat season 9. It scored 6.9/10 from 36 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Roger Bamford and written by Neil McKay, it aired on February 13, 2000.

Next: E22 · With This Ring Best of Season 9