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Heartbeat S13E14 — Scent of a Kill
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Heartbeat•Season 13•Episode 14

Scent of a Kill

7.6/10 · 27 votesMar 21, 200460 min

Ranked #20 of 25 in Season 13•−0.2 vs season avg

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Dr. Merrick faces a testing time when a terrified hospital patient claims her husband is trying to kill her, but Merton seems reluctant to get involved, while Vernon picks up a bargain all-purpose pest-control solution, enlisting David's help in his eradication mission. Gina's cousin Diane

Directed byGerry Mill
Written byPeter Gibbs
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Derek Fowlds

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Oscar Blaketon

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PC Alf Ventress

Tricia Penrose

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James Carlton

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Gerry Mill

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Peter Diamond

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Peter Gibbs

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David Sellwood

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Episode Summary

"Scent of a Kill" is episode 14 of Heartbeat season 13. It scored 7.6/10 from 27 votes, ranking #20 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Gerry Mill and written by Peter Gibbs, it aired on March 21, 2004.

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