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Heartbeat•Season 8•Episode 7

Give a Dog a Bad Name

7.8/10 · 33 votesOct 18, 199860 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

At a roadside 'shop' David sells some sheepskin rugs for Greengrass very cheaply. Craddock and the local veterinarian have grave disputes on drunk driving, and a fleas' epidemic gives a dog a bad name.

Directed byBrian Farnham

Written byPeter Gibbs

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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

J

John Allen

Editor

B

Brian Farnham

Director

Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Stunt Coordinator

P

Peter Gibbs

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Give a Dog a Bad Name" is episode 7 of Heartbeat season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 33 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Brian Farnham and written by Peter Gibbs, it aired on October 18, 1998.

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