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Heartbeat (British TV Series) Trivia Quiz

'Heartbeat' is one of my favourite television programmes. If you are a fan, this quiz should be easy.

A multiple-choice quiz by MotherGoose. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MotherGoose

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,911

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1936

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (8/10), Guest 78 (7/10), Guest 86 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Heartbeat' is a British television series based on the 'Constable' series of books by which author? Hint

Nick Berry

Keith Richardson

Nick Rowan

Nicholas Rhea

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Heartbeat' is set in which fictional Yorkshire village? Hint

Aidensfield

Whitby

Ashfordly

Scarborough

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following villages is the real-life setting for the filming of 'Heartbeat'? Hint

Danby

Goathland

Lewisham

Harwood Dale

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to Yorkshire Televison, the title 'Heartbeat' was chosen because it refers to which of the following? Hint

An English policeman ("bobby") on the beat

All of these choices are correct

The medical stories which are featured in each programme

The way each programme "puts a finger on the pulse" of the village community

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Question 5 of 10

5. The show's theme song, 'Heartbeat', is performed by Nick Berry. However, it was not written for the show. It was based on a 1950's hit song by which well known American singer? Hint

Buddy Holly

Chuck Berry

Elvis Presley

Bill Haley

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Question 6 of 10

6. Heartbeat's resident petty criminal, Claude Jeremiah Greengrass, is played by Bill Maynard. Why was Greengrass/Maynard written out of the series? Hint

Bill Maynard was tired of playing the role

Bill Maynard had a heart attack

Bill Maynard suffered a stroke

Bill Maynard was diagnosed with cancer

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Question 7 of 10

7. Greengrass had a faithful canine companion. What was the name of his dog? Hint

Algernon

Albert

Alfred

Alvin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which regular cast member actually lives in the village in which 'Heartbeat' is set? Hint

Derek Fowlds (Sgt Oscar Blaketon)

William Simons (PC Alf Ventress)

Mark Jordon (PC Phil Bellamy)

Peter Benson (Bernie Scripps)

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the years that the episodes of 'Heartbeat' were first aired on television (1992 to 1998), which of the following cast members was allegedly the highest paid actor in the UK? Hint

Nick Berry

Derek Fowlds

Niamh Cusack

Bill Maynard

10. Nick's first wife Kate tragically dies of leukaemia shortly after giving birth to their daughter. Nick subsequently marries the village school teacher and moves to Canada to become a "mountie" (Canadian Mounted Policeman). What is his second wife's name? Hint

Ruby

Maggie

Eileen

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Today : Guest 31: 8/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 78: 7/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 94: 6/10
Dec 05 2024 : Guest 142: 10/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 23: 10/10
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 107: 9/10
Nov 29 2024 : Guest 86: 5/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 78: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Heartbeat' is a British television series based on the 'Constable' series of books by which author?

Answer: Nicholas Rhea

Are all those Nicks confusing? Nick Berry is the actor who plays the character Nick Rowan. Keith Richardson is the executive producer. Nicholas Rhea was the author's pen-name. His real name was Peter Walker.

2. 'Heartbeat' is set in which fictional Yorkshire village?

Answer: Aidensfield

'Heartbeat' is based in the fictional village of Aidensfield, although regular mention is made of Ashfordly and Whitby in the series. Aidensfield falls within the command of the Ashfordly Police Station.

3. Which of the following villages is the real-life setting for the filming of 'Heartbeat'?

Answer: Goathland

Because of the success of 'Heartbeat', Goathland attracts more than a million tourists each year. The county councillors are trying to find ways to deal with the impact of the increased traffic.

4. According to Yorkshire Televison, the title 'Heartbeat' was chosen because it refers to which of the following?

Answer: All of these choices are correct

Originally 'Heartbeat' was given the title 'Country Constable'. In the first season, the focus is mainly on the policeman Nick and his doctor wife Kate. However, in the later series, the focus widens to include many of the regular characters.

5. The show's theme song, 'Heartbeat', is performed by Nick Berry. However, it was not written for the show. It was based on a 1950's hit song by which well known American singer?

Answer: Buddy Holly

'Heartbeat' was written by Bob Montgomery and Norman Petty. It was recorded in 1958 by Buddy Holly. It was only a moderately successful hit for Buddy Holly, despite being re-released after his death in a plane crash in 1959. Nick Berry's version, however, was a big hit in the UK, reaching number 2 and remaining in the charts for eight weeks.

6. Heartbeat's resident petty criminal, Claude Jeremiah Greengrass, is played by Bill Maynard. Why was Greengrass/Maynard written out of the series?

Answer: Bill Maynard suffered a stroke

In the year 2000 while making the 10th series, Maynard suffered a mild stroke. Fortunately, he has recovered and was subsequently given a clean bill of health. However, he has not returned to the series as he is following his doctor's recommendation to lighten his workload. He also suffers from diabetes.

7. Greengrass had a faithful canine companion. What was the name of his dog?

Answer: Alfred

Alfred the dog is played by Tramp. He is a mixed breed of greyhound and Bedlington terrier. Tramp was rescued from the RSPCA pound and now works for the company 'Whoofers' who provide the animals for the series.

8. Which regular cast member actually lives in the village in which 'Heartbeat' is set?

Answer: William Simons (PC Alf Ventress)

William Simons, who plays Alf Ventress, actually lives in Goathland. Ventress is well known for his love of hard-boiled eggs and having a cigarette on the sly. William Simons, however, is anti-smoking!

9. During the years that the episodes of 'Heartbeat' were first aired on television (1992 to 1998), which of the following cast members was allegedly the highest paid actor in the UK?

Answer: Nick Berry

Yorkshire Television was commissioned by ITV to produce 'Heartbeat'. As a result of a lucrative contract with ITV, Nick Berry became the highest paid actor in the UK, not for 'Heartbeat' alone but a number of shows including 'Paparazzo', 'Respect' and 'The Black Velvet Band'. He was reportedly paid around $70,000 an episode for 'Heartbeat'.

Answer: Jo

Ruby is Nick's mother, Eileen is Kate's aunt and Maggie is the district nurse. Jo (nee Weston) is played by Juliette Gruber. Juliette is the niece of the well-known American actor, Walter Matthau.

Source: Author MotherGoose

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