Mark Jordan, who played the character talks about him, as do some other cast members. [7] In August 2019, he was found not guilty of all charges.[8]. Bellamy is not in my early books but his part in staffing Ashfordly Police Station, and his never-ending quest for romance, does provide a sparkle to Heartbeat. Patricia "Tricia" Penrose (born 9 April 1970) is an English actress and singer. Charlotte Mitchell as Bessie Bellamy (1997-1999; 4 episodes). Heartbeat Phil Bellamy Dies In PC Masons Arms TV'S Heartbeat Clips 55 subscribers Subscribe 95 Share 17K views 1 year ago Show more Show more Suggested by ITV_plc The Soho Nail Bomber (Killing. Nick played PC Nick Rowan for six years. His gullible nature led to him becoming a dogsbody for many characters around Aidensfield, and was made godfather to Gina's baby. 259 episodes, 1993-2009 Peter Benson . Headquarters has agreed to let PC Mason stay in Aidensfield, and PC Wetherby, who . But Heartbeat isnt actor David Lonsdales only claim to fame. ". Jordon married actress Siobhan Finneran in 1997; they divorced in 2014. Heartbeat even inspired its very own spin-off show The Royal, a medical drama aired between 2003 and 2011, set in the hospital that was used to treat Heartbeat casualties. After the funeral she says she has decided to go back to Liverpool to make a clean bre Everybody is shocked over Phil Bellamy's death, and especially his wife Gina cannot believe he is gone. Contents 1 Biography 2 Personality and appearance 3 Relationships 4 Dawn Bellamy 5 Oscar Blaketon Biography Gina Ward 348 Episodes 2020. His even tried his hand at pantomime, appearing in a Rochdale production of Dick Whittington in 2018 and 2019. [6] In November 2018, he pleaded not guilty and was granted unconditional bail until his trial. Childrens TV puppet Basil Brush was among the mourners and even recited a poem in tribute to Dereks appearances as Mr Derek on the Basil Brush TV Show. This section lists other characters who have appeared in more than one episode. Bernie Scripps 235 . Appeared in 9 episodes from 2005 - 2006. From Phil's beginning to his dramatic final scenes, the show highlights his best moments. Mark played PC Phil (Image: Getty Images) Following his time on Heartbeat, Mark landed. Gina became a beloved character during her tenure in the show. Its been 11 years since Heartbeat last appeared on our TV screens following an incredible 18-year run. The actor took part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial earlier this year after his mum died of the virus in 2020. He was laid to rest and left the village, and his widow Gina, distraught. Some years later, in Series Fifteen, he married Debbie Black, an apparently single mother of three children whom he met while investigating a burglary at her house. Everybody is shocked over Phil Bellamy's death, and especially his wife Gina cannot believe he is gone. She is best known for her role as Gina Ward in ITV's long-running 1960s drama Heartbeat, a role she played continuously for 17 years from 1993 to 2010.She has also appeared on The Royal, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Boon, Justice, Fort Boyard, The Bill and Dancin' Thru the Dark. He was killed off in 2003 but didnt leave the police profession entirely - actor Jason Durr went on to appear in Inspector Lewis as DI Peterson. after performing for seventeen series as the character Phil Bellamy. although music from other decades sometimes is played in episodes. Mark Jordon Heartbeat From 1992 until 2007, Mark appeared as PC Phil Bellamy in Heartbeat. On 24 August 2020, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first child. PC Phil Bellamy is shot. They named him Jesse. RIP Bill.". He continued to act with roles as recently as 2019, and playing characters. 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He even had Inland Revenue knocking at his door after refusing to pay Income Tax for 12 years. Andy Abrahams as unnamed local magistrate (19922003). David Stockwell / . He left the force briefly, to become a double-glazing salesman, when he hoped Gina would accept his marriage proposal (since it was forbidden for a police officer to marry to a pub licensee). He played Coronation Street regular Peter Barlow in 1986, before being replaced by current actor Chris Gascoyne. The villages longest serving copper, Mike was seen as a sort of action hero - often grappling with baddies and dragging survivors from the wreckage of disasters. Jonathan chose to quit the beat the fictional village Aidensfield a year ago - several months before PC Phil Bellamy, played by Mark Jordon, 42, also decided to quit. Overview Former "wife" of PC Phil Bellamy, and mother of Jane, Susan and Peter Black. Appearing in more than 300 episodes between 1993 and 2010, Tricia Penrose was Heartbeats longest serving female cast member. Headquarters has agreed to let PC Mason stay in Aidensfield, and PC Weth Everybody is shocked over Phil Bellamy's death, and especially his wife Gina cannot believe he is gone. [4], In July 2018, he was arrested on suspicion of assault. Perhaps best known for his appearance in the Carry On films, Bill Maynard appeared in 155 episodes of Heartbeat until 2000. PC Phil Bellamy was the greatest love, to . The jack-of-all-trades did everything from car repairs to funeral directing during his time in the show, and eventually was able to meet with his long lost daughter Ruth. "Nikki Sanderson plays Dawn Bellamy, niece of the late PC Phil Bellamy. I must admit I like Bellamy - he's like so many young policemen I used to know! Lesley Clare O'Neill as Doreen Chivers (1998-1999; 3 episodes). Heartbeat co-star Jason Durr, who played Mike Bradley in the iconic show, shared his condolences, posting on Twitter at the time: "So sad to hear the passing of William Simons. Philip Oscar Bellamy is the second-born son of PC Phil Bellamy and Gina Bellamy, who was worried that something might go wrong like it did when their first baby Daniel died. Mark Jordons life hasnt been without its ups and downs, either. Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news from TV and soaps? A regular on Emmerdale as Dans brother Daz Spencer until his exit in 2019, Mark was arrested on suspicion of assault in 2018. Goofy PC Phil was known for his on-again-off-again romance with Gina - but his Heartbeat life wasnt without tragedy. Philip Oscar Bellamy, also known as Philip Bellamy Jr, was the second-born son of PC Phil Bellamy and Gina Bellamy. Over the years, a number of well-known guest stars have made one-off appearances in Heartbeat, either in cameo roles or more substantial single-episode parts. They have two children together. The kids of Hollyoaks brought as much drama to the soaps as the adults, sharing copious love triangle and eating disorder storylines to the nation of Hollyoaks fans, but where are some of the soap's child stars now? Later, Phil and Gina were again planning to marry, but when their baby died Gina called off the engagement and Phil was left alone again. His police number was 426 and he was said to be the eldest of seven children. Phil was a pleasant, laid-back and somewhat goofy bloke with a good heart and a great sense of humour. A documentary, Heartbeat - Farewell Phil was broadcast later on Christmas Day[1] where he was husband to barmaid Gina (Tricia Penrose). Just as PC Don Wetherby arrives, PC Joe Mason is preparing to leave for his new posting. Heartbeat's PC Phil Bellamy was played by Mark Jordon, solving crimes across 324 episodes between 1992 and 2007. Dawn will provide company to her 'auntie' Gina (Tricia Penrose) who is still grieving the tragic loss of her husband. Magazine/Metro News) Mark played PC Phil Bellamy from 1992 to 2007 - a laid-back officer in town who was eventually killed off. Derek played grouch Oscar in the hit police drama, He had to retire from the force after a heart attack, Tricia played Gina for more than 300 episodes, Tricia also attempted a singing career in the early 2000s, Mark was known for his portrayal of PC Phil Bellamy, He and partner Laura Norton welcomed a baby in February 2021, David Lonsdale played Corrie's Peter Barlow in 1986, He appeared in more than 250 episodes of Heartbeat, Bill was also known for his roles in the Carry On films. It was subsequently discovered that Debbie was in fact still legally married to her first husband, Barry, so her marriage to Phil was invalid. Tricia made her TV debut in Brookside as WPC Emma Reid, and she went on to appear in Emmerdale and Coronation Street in the early 90s. Season: OR . Its been 11 years since iconic British historical police drama Heartbeat left our TV screens after 18 series and some explosive storylines - but where are its cast members now? He explains: "I told. The two split up, and Debbie left for South Africa with her real husband. On 29 January 2021, Norton gave birth to a son called Jesse. The hit show even took to the stage back in 2016, but didn't live up to its predecessor and drew negative reviews from critics. The actor was later found not guilty of the charges at trial, as he had acted in self-defence. A long time acne sufferer, he was also a patron for the Changing Faces charity, which supports people with facial deformities. I think Gina thinks of Bellamy as a really good friend, and although he fancies her like mad, I don't think they will ever become involved as such. After the funeral she says she has decided to go back to Liverpool to make a clean break from the past. His Heartbeat co-star Steven Blakeley, who played PC Geoff Younger, paid tribute to the great actor in a sweet post, writing: "Farewell Peter Benson. After. Stratford Johns as Cyril Isaiah Greengrass (1997, 1998; 2 episodes). PC Phil Bellamy. As he tried to disarm the man he was shot dead. In Series Seventeen, Bellamy became involved in a confrontation with a shotgun-wielding man intent on abducting his son from his ex-wife's custody. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Geoffrey Chater (British character actor), "Heartbeat" - the key characters of the TV series, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Heartbeat_cast_members&oldid=1113495251, Lists of British television series characters, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from April 2021, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Mark Jordan. . Both the actor and his former . Therell never be another like you - talented, kind and gentle in equal measure. But his life wasnt always dedicated to acting. After 18 series, a special episode and three documentaries, Heartbeat finally drew to a close in 2010. These include Richard Todd (legendary actor and Second World War hero), David Essex (as a traveller, or tinker), David McCallum, Charlotte Church, Michelle Dockery, John Nettles, Philip Jackson, Geraldine Newman, Siobhan Finneran, John Simm, Gary Barlow, David Dickinson, Todd Carty, Philip Glenister, Lulu, George Cole (as Albert "The Prof" Hallows), Ray Illingworth, Brian Close, Margaret Tyzack, Roy Dotrice, Roland Gift, Ralf Little, Dickie Bird, Daniel Craig, Clive Swift, Jean Alexander, Geoffrey Bayldon, Tim Brooke-Taylor (as Peggy Armstrong's solicitor), Twiggy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Noel Fitzpatrick, Leslie Phillips, Lindsey Coulson, George Layton, Gabrielle Drake, Robin Ellis, Leslie Grantham, George Baker, Paul Nicholas, Brigit Forsyth, Jan Francis, Peter Vaughan, Celia Imrie, Helen Lederer, singer Alan Price, Sam Kelly, Duncan Preston, Rodney Bewes, Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon(uncredited), Russ Abbot, impressionist Jon Culshaw, Freddie Garrity (lead singer of Freddie and the Dreamers); Miranda Raison and Dave King as Aidensfield Station Master, Roy Hutton. In real life, actor Derek Fowlds had a long and lustrous acting career, appearing in everything from Yes Minister to Inspector Morse. He was best known for his on/off relationship with barmaid Gina, who he eventually married before. By the next episode, Mike was clearly very upset over her death and according to PC Phil Bellamy, he was like a zombie at work. Heartbeat (Theme song) Written by Bob Montgomery and Norman Petty Performed by Nick Berry Release date December 30, 2007 (United Kingdom) Country of origin United Kingdom Language English Filming locations Sunnybank Mills studio, Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK See more company credits at IMDbPro Technical specs Edit The 36-year-old starlet played Dawn Bellamy, niece of the late PC Phil Bellamy, who decided to leave her rambunctious life in Manchester behind for the sleepy village. He was surrounded by family and friends. The landlady at the Aidensfield Arms, Ginas life was full of drama - from complicated romances to dealing with the death of her fianc Phil. "Im touched by it so therefore I want to do whatever I can in a small way to help," he told Bristol Live in January. For the first seven seasons he was a sargeant before a heart attack forced him to retire and take on other jobs, such as the owner. His last project was a minor role in 2012s Run for Your Wife. This page was last edited on 1 October 2022, at 19:27. PC Phil Bellamy 323 episodes, 1992-2007 David Lonsdale . In the seventh series a new copper turns up, and I think he is more likely to succeed with Gina. His last acting job was appearing as Trevor Lambert in Casualty back in 2013. Mark Jordon Mark Jordon (born 25 January 1965) is an English actor, best known for playing PC Phil Bellamy in the British television series Heartbeat, which he left in 2007. He even tried his hand at pub ownership later on in the show. He reprised the role in August 2017, becoming a regular cast member, until Daz was written out on 31 January 2019. Daniel Oscar Bellamy (deceased), was played by Jake Simpkin and appeared in 1 episode in 2004. Learn more about the full cast of Heartbeat with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. Lancashire-born Mark, 56, played loveable PC Phil Bellamy from series one until series 17. Starring in series one to seventeen, PC Bellamy was known as a laid-back and friendly officer in. Oh, and your daily fix of Piers, Katie Price, Demi Rose and all your other Daily Star favs. So the gloves are off, Mike Bradley! Bill tragically died in March 2018, after falling and breaking his hip. On 8 July 2014, Jordon joined the cast of Emmerdale in the short term role of Daz Spencer. Peter himself appeared in programmes like The Bill, Jeeves and Wooster and Tenko. As well as the first appearance of PC Don Wetherby, this episode marks the final appearance of PC . Jason has also appeared in shows like Midsomer Murders, New Tricks and Holby City. This biographical article related to British television is a stub. His police number was 426 and he was said to be the eldest of seven children. In 1984 Bill stood as an Independent Labour candidate, in order to oust Tony Benn from his seat - but placed fourth in the official rankings. Mark Jordon played PC Phil Bellamy (Image: Hello! She arrives in Aidensfield on an extended holiday after being sent by her worried father who fears she's got in with the wrong crowd in Manchester. Heartbeat (1992-2010) Episode List. . Bless you and rest well sir.". Mark Jordon (born 25 January 1965) is an English actor, best known for playing PC Phil Bellamy in the British television series Heartbeat, which he left in 2007. Heartbeat (TV Series 1992-2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In SeriesEleven Phil dated pharmacist Jenny Latimer. ", The seventh series was an important one for Phil Bellamy as far as friendship was concerned, as well as romance: he cemented his relationship with PC Rowan by being his best man at the wedding with Jo Weston. Tricia Penrose. Mark played PC Phil Bellamy from 1992 to 2007 - a laid-back officer who was eventually killed off. He appeared in 324 episodes from 1992 - 2007. He and the whole village were in mourning over the loss of another doctor. He appeared in occasional episodes from 2008 - 2010. Biography. Her last TV appearance as an actress was in 2012s Crime Stories as Shirley Carroll, but shes since starred on shows including Celebrity Big Brother in 2013, where she reached the final, and Pointless Celebrities in 2018. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Her marriage to Phil eventually proved to be bigamous and therefore invalid. Phil Bellamy (Mark Jordan) Mark Jordan, who plays Phil Bellamy, has been in Heartbeat from the beginning. Known for her singing appearances on Heartbeat, Tricia also had a real life singing career, releasing two singles - Where Did Our Love Go? At the Aidensfield Arms, a quiz night takes place to raise money for the local hospital's dialysis machine. Appearing in 259 episodes of Heartbeat, David Stockwell was a classic comedy character with a heart of gold. Stefan Podolchuk as Stuart Chivers (1998-1999; 4 episodes). Heartbeat is a British police procedural period drama series, . The question remaining to be answered in series 8 was: how would he get on with the new PC Bradley? He and his co-star girlfriend Laura Norton, who played Kerry Wyatt in Emmerdale, welcomed a baby boy to their family in February 2021. He sets out with the best of intentions, but he was always such a kid at heart that nothing ever turned out the way he hoped. This proved to be merely an ulcer, and after a successful operation Gina proposed to him in his hospital bed. Heartbeat is a British period drama series, based upon the "Constable" series of novels written by Nicholas Rhea, and produced by ITV Studios (formerly Yorkshire Television until it was merged by ITV)[1] from 1992 until 2010. Since Heartbeat wrapped, Nikki has risen the soap ranks as Maxine Minniver on Hollyoaks, tackling hard-hitting storylines such as her recent experience of Munchausen's syndrome. . He had been attracted to local pub landlady Gina Ward ever since she arrived in Aidensfield, but she rejected his advances for years before finally warming up to him. A one-off special, watch reliving his time on the series with contributions from Jordon and fellow actors, was broadcast on ITV on 24 December 2007, the day after his last episode was broadcast. "Emmerdale's real-life couple Laura Norton and Mark Jordon welcome a baby boy", "Emmerdale star Mark Jordon arrested for 'attacking and biting an OAP', "Emmerdale star Mark Jordon charged with GBH and assault", "Emmerdale star Mark Jordon denies Oldham pensioner pub assault", "Mark Jordon: Emmerdale actor cleared of pub attack", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mark_Jordon&oldid=1117534763, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, TV series (1 episode: "Too Nice By Half! Biography Daniel Bellamy was the first-born son of PC Phil Bellamy and Gina Ward, who was first concieved while Phil and Gina were on holiday in Scotland. The two were finally married in the Series 16 episode "The Dreams That Lou Dream". Something went wrong, please try again later. Oscar Blaketon originally appeared as a character in the novels Heartbeat was based on, and Derek Fowlds stepped into the sergeants shoes for an impressive 342 episodes. 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PC Phil Bellamy (father, deceased) Gina Bellamy (mother) Dawn Bellamy (cousin) Who has died from heartbeat? "You made me laugh so much. He is currently a series regular on Casualty, appearing as David Hide. He has played several policeman in the past including PC Betts in Coronation Street and PC Hicks in All Creatures Great and Small. Alan Halsall as Trevor Chivers (1998-1999; 4 episodes). 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Appearing in 259 episodes of Heartbeat, David Stockwell was a classic comedy character with a heart of gold. When the proposal fell through, he returned to his former job. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Mark Jordan played PC Phil Bellamy for 15 years, leaving the show in its 17th season in 2007 when his character was tragically killed off.He . The actor played PC Phil Bellamy in the police drama August 18, 2020 - 17:41 BST Francesca Shillcock Heartbeat may have finished nearly ten years ago, but its popularity is ongoing and. PC Philip "Phil" Montgomery Bellamy (deceased), was played by Mark Jordon. Contents 1 Biography 2 Gallery Biography Phil was a pleasant, laid-back and somewhat goofy bloke with a good heart and a great sense of humour. In 2002, Tricia even reached the final of Eurovision selection contest A Song for Europe. Tragically, Bill passed away in 2019 at the age of 79. Bernie was the drama's funeral . The police drama series first aired on ITV back on April 10, 1992, with its final episode taking place on September 12, 2010 and consistently drew in over 10million viewers. Lancashire-born Mark, 56, played loveable PC Phil Bellamy from series one until series 17. . After the funeral she says she has decided to go back to Liverpool to make a clean break from the past. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Derek unfortunately died in January 2020, aged 82, from heart failure complications combined with sepsis, which had come after he was diagnosed with pneumonia. Headquarters has agreed to let PC Mason stay in Aidensfield, and PC Wetherby, who blames himself for Bellamy's death, fills the vacancy at the police station in A See production, box office & company info, Sunnybank Mills studio, Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Phil was also one of the characters from Heartbeat to appear in The Royal, a spin-off series set in a Yorkshire cottage hospital, including the first episode, 'First Impressions'. Now he has an important role to play, it gives him a chance to show that he has matured and put the balance straight. The long serving policeman had never managed to rise beyond the rank of constable in all his years of dedication - perhaps because of his penchant for sleeping on the job or setting fire to his desk. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Leon Ockenden who plays Dr Oakley is married to Vanessa Hehir who plays Rosie, but they never appear together. After the funeral she says she has decided to go back to Liverpool to make a clean break from the past. What episode does Phil Bellamy die in heartbeat? [3], Mark's current partner is Emmerdale co-star Laura Norton. Tricia Penrose played Gina Ward in Heartbeat, who was landlady at the Aidensfield Arms. We'll bring you the inside track from telly expert Ed Gleave and soap specialist Sasha Morris. He and Gina lost their baby before they could marry, and after a confrontation with a man wielding a shotgun, was shot dead in series 17. In SeriesSixteen Phil's romance with Gina was restarted, but it suffered a further setback when Phil feared that he was suffering from heart disease (a condition that had killed his father and grandfather) which caused him to collapse and fall off a moving van in the episode "Vendetta". Tragically, Bill passed away in 2019 at the age of 79. An acoustic version of the Heartbeat theme is played in the end credits. Summary: After PC Phil Bellamy is shot, this programme looks at his 16 years in Heartbeat. He nearly joined the police force himself, but admits to failing the exam on purpose - he only applied to . A documentary, Heartbeat - Farewell Phil was broadcast later on Christmas Day [1] where he was husband to barmaid Gina ( Tricia Penrose ). There's MUCH more where that came from! Another of Heartbeats tragic losses was actor Peter Benson, who passed away in 2018. Everybody is shocked over Phil Bellamy's death, and especially his wife Gina cannot believe he is gone. Tricia has two sons and as of 2020 was a presenter on Radio Wirral. A great actor and a lovely man. "), TV series (1 episode: "Dawn and the Candidate"), TV series (1 episode: "Food for Thought"), TV series (1 episode: "The Boscombe Valley Mystery"), TV series (1 episode: "Not Wisely But Too Well"), TV series (1 Episode "Through a Glass Darkly"), TV series (1 Episode "You Always Hurt The One You Love"), TV series (1 Episode "Sleeping with the Enemy"), This page was last edited on 22 October 2022, at 07:07. PC Philip " Phil " Montgomery Bellamy (deceased), was played by Mark Jordon. His character Claude was always a loveable rogue in the show - and always up to a scheme or two. This list also included actors who maintained recurring roles during the programme's history. Swansea-born actor William Simons remained in Heartbeat for its entire run, starring as PC Alf Ventress since the shows inception. Mark pleaded not guilty in court and was granted unconditional bail. Along with his legendary Heartbeat stint, William also appeared in programmes like Casualty, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Bill Maynard. He was charged later that year with grievous bodily harm and assault after biting a pensioner who called his teen daughter a slag in a pub beer garden. Menu. ", "Mark Jordon has made PC Bellamy a most likeable young policeman, a lad with an eye for the girls although he never quite succeeds with his romances. Actor William Simons began acting as a child, appearing in films like No Place for Jennifer and West of Zanzibar. Peter died aged 75 in September 2018, following a short illness. Sign up for the Daily Star TV newsletter for the biggest TV news. Heartbeat (Theme song) Written by Bob Montgomery and Norman Petty Performed by Nick Berry June 24, 2007 (United Kingdom) United Kingdom Language English Filming locations Sunnybank Mills studio, Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK See more company credits at IMDbPro Technical specs Edit Runtime 50 minutes Color Color She also appeared in the shows medical spin-off. Bill originally retired from acting in 2000 after a series of strokes, but made a comeback to public life as a radio presenter for BBC Radio Leicester in 2003. Heartbeat co-star Jason Durr, who played Mike Bradley in the iconic show, shared his condolences, posting on Twitter at the time: "So sad to hear the passing of William Simons. His latest acting project was playing Gary in The Bay this year. Debbie Black Edit Debbie Black (also known as Debbie Bellamy), played by Josefina Gabrielle. Peter played Bernie Scripps in Heartbeat between 1995 and 2010. The following is a list of actors who served as cast members for the programme, grouped by category of the role they maintained, ordered by first appearance and listing the series they served in. Some 1970s records appear anachronistically, such as the Hollies' 1974 song "The Air That I Breathe", . Derek played Sgt Oscar Blaketon in Heartbeat for 18 years. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He was born after Phil's death in the episode "Oscar's Birthday"; Gina gave birth to him in her room in The Aidensfield Arms. PC Phil Bellamy 315 Episodes 2020. Appearing in 234 episodes of the ITV police drama, Bernie Scripps was known for being drawn into madcap schemes by Claude and his half-brother Vernon. Talking about his character as the seventh series began, Mark Jordon explained, "Bellamy has always been a bit of a 'bungler'. His debut as director came with the short film To The Sea Again, which played in many festivals and made it to the final of the Angel Film Festival London[2] and Moondance International Film Festival in Hollywood. His gullible nature led to him becoming a dogsbody for many characters around Aidensfield, and was made godfather to Ginas baby. The Royal had previously appeared in an episode called 'Out of the Blue'. Discover the stars who skyrocketed on IMDbs STARmeter chart this year, and explore more of the Best of 2022; including top trailers, posters, and photos. From Nicholas Rhea's Website Known for his crotchety attitude and general bad temper, Oscar was forced to retire from the police force after a nearly fatal heart attack and instead became the proprietor of the Aidensfield Post Office. His last ever TV appearance came when he joined former co-star Tricia Penrose on Pointless Celebrities in 2018, a month after his death. During the marriage ceremony it was revealed that Bellamy's middle name is Montgomery. But Heartbeat isn't actor David Lonsdale's only claim to fame. and Dont Wanna Be Alone. David has had a wealth of other projects, including appearances in Casualty, Emmerdale and the Downton Abbey film. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [5] In October 2018, he was charged with grievous bodily harm and assault. PC Phil Bellamy has been with the series since his days as the young officer at Aidensfield police station who had a crush on the local barmaid Gina but never quite managed to come across as a serious Romeo. Up for the local hospital & # x27 ; s dialysis machine final appearance of PC Wetherby. Revenue knocking at his 16 years in Heartbeat for its entire run, starring as PC Don Wetherby who. 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