matt07:Heartbeat has been going for near on 20 years yet it`s still set in the 60`s when it should be in the 80`s by now or does time stop on this show. Hello - it isn't real, isn't in real time, it's a drama set IN THE 60's.....  It isn't all that true to the 60's life anyway - some of the 'feelings' conveyed by the drama are modern - ...

Well, you wouled think it couldn't go on without her - but it will and it will sparkle just the same! Much as we all love Sarah (Amanda) - she has a lovely baby - well not so little now - and she can't afford the time away to do the filming - she has commented that it was wrench but she has other commitments. We love you Amanda.

This is good news - lots of hard work and dusty dry throats - but worth it in the end....