This is my very first comment on IMDb...and I think Heartbeat deserves the honour! I've watched Heartbeat on and off for many years now. Mind you, I'm only in my 20s, and most viewers that I know tend to be older than me so it was nice to see younger people posting on the boards. While Heartbeat could have easily lost viewers on a number of occasions, particularly with the loss of favourites, such as Phil Bellamy, it's still going strong. This is due, I think, to a constant stream of good characters, including many decent guest appearances. Although the plots can be a tad predictable (don't we know that the motor-bike riding policeman is bound to fall in love with the local doctor?!), this familiarity, as others have pointed out, add to the appeal. You sit down to watch Heartbeat and while there are certain things you can expect from it, it never disappoints. I prefer it to other British soaps as it has a certain innocence in comparison to the loudmouth filled casts of Eastenders or Coronation Street, and the '60s music, style and way of life is just charming.
Review of Heartbeat
