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Heartbeat•Season 8•Episode 16

Echoes of the Past

7.8/10 · 35 votesDec 24, 199860 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

Jane Hayes is nervous of her pregnancy and some mysterious incidents related to the past make her fear she's haunted. A Christmas Charity Dance is arranged in Aidensfield, and Greengrass gets the responsibility for a trophy at the event.

Directed byBrian Farnham

Written byNeil McKay

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Cast8

Derek Fowlds

Derek Fowlds

Oscar Blaketon

William Simons

William Simons

PC Alf Ventress

Tricia Penrose

Tricia Penrose

Gina Ward

Bill Maynard

Bill Maynard

Claude Jeremiah Greengrass

Jason Durr

Jason Durr

PC Mike Bradley

Mark Jordon

Mark Jordon

PC Phil Bellamy

K

Kazia Pelka

Maggie Bolton

P

Philip Franks

Sergeant Craddock

Crew3

B

Brian Farnham

Director

T

Terry Warwick

Editor

Neil McKay

Neil McKay

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Echoes of the Past" is episode 16 of Heartbeat season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 35 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Brian Farnham and written by Neil McKay, it aired on December 24, 1998.

Next: E17 · Twists of Fate Best of Season 8