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Heartbeat•Season 9•Episode 7

Always a Copper

7.4/10 · 32 votesNov 7, 199960 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 9•−0.3 vs season avg

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The Chief Constable makes Blaketon organize a crime prevention committee. A burglar spills some blood when leaving a site of his crime, and Greengrass is a tourist 'guide' for Norwegians looking for Viking items.

Directed byPaul Walker
Written byMichael Jenner
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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

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Philip Franks

Sergeant Craddock

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Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Director

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Michael Jenner

Writer

Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Stunt Coordinator

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Janey Walklin

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Episode Summary

"Always a Copper" is episode 7 of Heartbeat season 9. It scored 7.4/10 from 32 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Paul Walker and written by Michael Jenner, it aired on November 7, 1999.

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