Heartbeat: Last News

The cast of ITV's Heartbeat has experienced a variety of life events since the show ended - from heartbreaking losses to triumphant returns to the soap world and dramatic career changes.

When Heartbeat first graced our TV screens in 1992, few could have predicted its 18-year run and the numerous careers it would launch.

If you’re looking for a new drama to sink your teeth into, Channel 5’s The Cuckoo could be just the thing for you. Featuring plenty of family drama and conflict, the four-part series sees one family take in a lodger called Sian (Jill Halfpenny) in order to help ease their financial difficulties. However, after welcoming Sian into their family home, things begin to change and the family’s dynamic starts to become undone as they quickly realise that their new lodger might not be who she claims to be.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Emma Stone‘s quest to compete on “Jeopardy!” got a promising update courtesy of the game show’s host Ken Jennings, who said during an interview on “Live With Kelly and Mark” that the “La La Land” Oscar winner would be welcomed on the game show “in a heartbeat.” Now it’s your move, Stone. During an appearance on Variety’s “Awards Circuit” podcast earlier this month, Stone went viral for revealing she is a “Jeopardy!” junkie and applies to be a contestant on the game show every year. “I apply every June,” Stone said.

Tributes have been paid to a footballer who was the "heartbeat" of his club's community after he tragically died in Amsterdam.

Some actors arrive in a TV show and never seem to leave. Actors like EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), plus Coronation Street's William Roache (Ken Barlow) and Neighbours' Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson). Others come and go but definitely make their mark, such as Casualty's Jonathan Kerrigan, who played the BBC medical drama's bleach blond-haired nurse Sam Colloby in the late 1990s.

A popular village postman has been described as "one of the nicest men" following his sudden death after decades serving his community. Garry Skeggs' devastated family have paid tribute to the "most wonderful" father, grandfather, husband, son, and brother.

Nick Berry became a household name in the '80s and '90s for his work on EastEnders as Simon Wicks and as PC Nick Rowan in Heartbeat.The former actor, 60, later went on to star as harbour master Mike Nicholls in Harbour Lights and as a police officer in the drama In Deep. However, Nick quit the limelight to become a stay-at-home dad, aged 39. Nick previously told the Daily Mail in 2011 that he would "never say never" about returning to his acting roots now his kids were older, but at the time was "genuinely happy" as he was.

It's just days until pregnant Charlotte Dawson gives birth, with fans being treated to regular updates on how the TV personality's preparations for her second child are going. But in perhaps her sweetest social media post yet, Charlotte shared a super-cute moment from a hospital check-up, with her two year old son Noah in the background.Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, 25 July, the Manchester-born star – best-known for TV shows including Celebs on the Farm, Ex on the Beach and Celebs Go Dating – revealed her final maternity appointment before her due date. In the video, she could be seen lying on a hospital bed, wearing brown sliders.

Sue Radford has paid tribute to her son Alfie on what would have been his ninth birthday. The 22 Kids And Counting star, 48, is best known for giving fans an inside look into her large family with husband Noel Radford.

Nick Berry shot to fame in the 80s and 90s for his roles in EastEnders and Heartbeat, but the talented actor turned his back on the limelight.

Heartbeat actor Nick Berry looks worlds away from his TV days after being photographed with a bushy grey beard and glasses during a day out recently.

The wait is over as the first full official trailer for James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water, the sequel to the highest-grossing film ever, has dropped. Check it out above. Disney begins overseas rollout on 20th Century Studios’ sci-fi adventure December 14 with domestic joining on December 16.

Diplo is one of the most consistently amazing and ECLECTIC producers out there! And he’s been at it over 20 years!!!

deep space will be explored on Horizon on BBC Two at 8pm, coming just as the recent telescope launch gripped the scientific world.When the James Webb telescope was first announced decades ago, astronomers were giddy over the prospects of what it could teach us about space.Already, it as taken some mesmerising pictures of nebulas, star systems and distant galaxies.It has the ability to glimpse into the origins of the universe itself, revealing the moments after the Big Bang.However, it could also finally give humanity an answer to the ultimate question, the only questions that really matters -are we alone in the universe?It comes as scientists have discovered a mysterious new signal pulsating in space.This strange new signal is coming from a distant galaxy, with it blasting radio energy in a pattern that scientists describe as a heartbeat.It is still unknown what exactly is causing the radio blast, but it is unusual in the fact that the bursts are separated by three seconds instead of three milliseconds which is typically observed.Daniele Michilli, a postdoc at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, said: “There are not many things in the universe that emit strictly periodic signals.“Examples that we know of in our own galaxy are radio pulsars and magnetars, which rotate and produce a beamed emission similar to a lighthouse.“And we think this new signal could be a magnetar or pulsar on steroids.”It seems it is most likely some natural event that is currently not understood, but don’t lose hope as the recent launch of James Webb could provide the answers on intelligent life.The James Webb telescope is not just taking pictures in space, but it is also analysing

Kevin Hart is creating a comedic empire right before our eyes. After more than a decade of building two companies focused on funny—Laugh Out Loud (LOL!) and HartBeat Productions—the comedian and actor has used his business savvy for the formation of a multiplatform mega media company; and he has chosen a Black woman to be at the helm.  Thai Randolph is the CEO of -HARTBEAT, the entertainment conglomerate announced this past spring that’s shaping up to be one of the top platforms for comedic storytelling and experiences.

Nathan Fillion has had many positive experiences with Joss Whedon.

ITV's Heartbeat star Nick Berry looks worlds away from his former self after leaving his acting career and fame behind him. The 58-year-old no longer appears in the public eye having resigned from acting in 2003 with his last role as Liam Ketman saw Nick star alongside Stephen Tompkinson in the BBC One drama, In Deep, Nick made an appearance in EastEnders back in 2012.

BBC's biggest shows?While some of the famous connections are well known, such as Call The Midwife's Stephen McGann's marriage to writer Heidi Thomas, others may come as a surprise to viewers.From Hollywood icons to famous siblings, soap legends and Doctor Who stars, the talent runs deep within the family roots - with many going on to work with their partners or follow in their family footsteps.Here, Daily Star takes a closer look at some of the BBC stars with famous family links.Call The Midwife features some of the biggest stars of TV, including actor Daniel Laurie who plays Reggie Jackson in the BBC One period drama.After making his debut in the series back in 2017, the character has become a fan favourite - but it is not his only leading role, as Daniel has also appeared in drama series including ITV's Vera and Finding Alice too.It is no surprise that Daniel is a talented actor, as his father also played a memorable EastEnders villain.Daniel's father is none other than Dirty Den Watts actor himself, Leslie Grantham, whose surprise return to Albert Square in 2003 not only shocked the residents - but viewers too.The late Leslie, who died in 2018, was originally thought to be dead after being shot and falling into a river in 1989 - only for the character to turn up alive and well over 14 years later.

Gordon Ramsay has dropped a major hint he's planning a future stint on Strictly Come Dancing - confirming he'd be tempted to do the show "in a f***ing heartbeat".In fact, the world-famous TV chef seemed to be dying to take to the famous BBC ballroom as he spoke exclusively to Daily Star and other press about the dancing show.The Kitchen Nightmares star, 55, even used phrases like "whatever female dancer I'm going to get paired with", which would suggest his appearance is a done deal in his head.However, the multi-Michelin-star legend admitted he was rather worried about his size-15 feet interrupting his TV dance routines.It comes just after Gordon's daughter Tilly wowed the nation with her Strictly routines on last year's series - where she danced with her pro partner Nikita Kuzmin.Gordon spoke exclusively to Daily Star and other press at the London launch of his new BBC cooking show, Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars.At the event, Gordon spoke about a possible Strictly stint, how proud he was of Tilly, and how his huge feet might affect his performances.When asked if he'd ever be tempted to do Strictly, Gordon replied: "In a f***ing heartbeat," before insisting he wouldn't look any good wearing sequins.The star went on to praise Tilly for her success on the show as she "worked her a**e off practicing her moves, and explained he was grateful to the show as Tilly had missed out on a university experience.Proud dad Gordon said: "Tilly was [brilliant], and even watching her do the Zooms for the uni and we had a big breakthrough three years ago.

Death In Paradise frontman Ralf Little might not seem at first sight to be a NASA devotee, but he has admitted to being totally obsessed with outer space. Much to the astonishment of former Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps co-star Will Mellor, he claimed he would move to Mars, a planet with almost no oxygen on it, "in a heartbeat".He'd earlier confessed to feeling the chill after returning to Britain recently, telling the world he was "over it".He admitted to The Mirror: "I’m from Manchester so grew up in the cold, wet and drizzle.