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Heartbeat•Season 8•Episode 21

Friends Like You

8.2/10 · 30 votesFeb 7, 199960 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 8•+0.3 vs season avg

David wins £100 and buys some fine clothes, but the shopkeeper wants to sell more to him. Gina substitutes as singer in a new club in Whitby, but it turns into a nightmare as the police finds drugs in her handbag.

Directed byFrank W. Smith

Written byBrian Finch

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Seasons18

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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

Crew4

B

Brian Finch

Writer

F

Frank W. Smith

Director

Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Stunt Coordinator

J

Janey Walklin

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Friends Like You" is episode 21 of Heartbeat season 8. It scored 8.2/10 from 30 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Frank W. Smith and written by Brian Finch, it aired on February 7, 1999.

Next: E22 · Old Ties Best of Season 8