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Heartbeat S12E24 — Absent Friends
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Heartbeat•Season 12•Episode 24

Absent Friends

7.9/10 · 27 votesMay 11, 200360 min

Ranked #19 of 25 in Season 12•matches the season avg

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When a farming couple go missing, Jenny and Liz are left minding the children. Vernon takes a reluctant Bernie on a country hotel mini-break.

Directed byBob Tomson
Written byJane Hollowood
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Derek Fowlds

Derek Fowlds

Oscar Blaketon

William Simons

William Simons

PC Alf Ventress

Tricia Penrose

Tricia Penrose

Gina Ward

Mark Jordon

Mark Jordon

PC Phil Bellamy

David Lonsdale

David Lonsdale

David Stockwell

Duncan Bell

Duncan Bell

Sergeant Dennis Iain Merton

S

Sarah Tansey

Jenny Latimer

Crew4

J

Jane Hollowood

Writer

Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Stunt Coordinator

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Janey Walklin

Editor

B

Bob Tomson

Director

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Episode Summary

"Absent Friends" is episode 24 of Heartbeat season 12. It scored 7.9/10 from 27 votes, ranking #19 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Bob Tomson and written by Jane Hollowood, it aired on May 11, 2003.

Next: E25 · Music of the SpheresBest of Season 12