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Heartbeat S12E8 — Growing Apart
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Heartbeat•Season 12•Episode 8

Growing Apart

7.9/10 · 31 votesDec 1, 200260 min

Ranked #13 of 25 in Season 12•matches the season avg

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When Tricia gets involved in a domestic dispute, she can't stand the heat in the kitchen. Vernon attempts to take the horticulture industry to new heights.

Directed byJonas Grimås
Written byCandy Denman
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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

Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Fight Choreographer

J

Janey Walklin

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Jonas Grimås

Jonas Grimås

Director

C

Candy Denman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Growing Apart" is episode 8 of Heartbeat season 12. It scored 7.9/10 from 31 votes, ranking #13 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jonas Grimås and written by Candy Denman, it aired on December 1, 2002.

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