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Heartbeat•Season 15•Episode 5

Family Ties

7.9/10 · 33 votesOct 23, 200560 min

Ranked #10 of 26 in Season 15•matches the season avg

When one of Helen's patients suddenly dies, she becomes involved in a suspected case of euthanasia, and the doctor's problems are compounded as she struggles to keep her relationship with Rob hidden. Peggy and David start a strawberry scam but Geoff Younger is confident of

Directed byJonas Grimås

Written byCandy Denman

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Cast9

Derek Fowlds

Derek Fowlds

Oscar Blaketon

William Simons

William Simons

PC Alf Ventress

Tricia Penrose

Tricia Penrose

Gina Bellamy

Jonathan Kerrigan

Jonathan Kerrigan

PC Rob Walker

Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

Peggy Armstrong

Mark Jordon

Mark Jordon

PC Phil Bellamy

Vanessa Hehir

Vanessa Hehir

Rosie Cartwright

David Lonsdale

David Lonsdale

David Stockwell

John Duttine

John Duttine

Sgt George Miller

Crew4

Jonas Grimås

Jonas Grimås

Director

C

Candy Denman

Writer

D

David Sellwood

Editor

M

Mark Lisbon

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Family Ties" is episode 5 of Heartbeat season 15. It scored 7.9/10 from 33 votes, ranking #10 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jonas Grimås and written by Candy Denman, it aired on October 23, 2005.

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