He was told in November his bosses were unable to insure him to appear on the programme any longer after he suffered a second stroke over the summer. Durr's personal life has also been more eventful than the average Heartbeat storyline. Last year he split up from his wife of five years Jeanine and they have divorced.

What happened to Jason Durr in heartbeat?

JASON DURR joined ITV's Heartbeat as PC Mike Bradley in 1997 and took over as lead when Nick Berry left in 1998. ... Jason quit the series in 2003 and returned to theatre before moving to Hollywood. Now back in the UK, he has his own production company and is currently appearing in The Mummy at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre.

Why did Mike Bradley leave heartbeat?

Once the whole thing was solved, his new boss, Nick Rowan who'd been promoted to Sergeant, offered Mike the chance to either stay in Aidensfield or go back to London. Mike decided to stay and shortly afterwards, Nick departed for Canada to take up a job with the Royal Canadian Police.

When did kazia pelka leave heartbeat?

Acting career

She has had major roles in Brookside (Anna Wolska), Heartbeat (district nurse Maggie Bolton in 98 episodes from series 5-10) and Channel 5's soap Family Affairs, where she played Chrissy Costello from September 2003 until the show's final episode on 30 December 2005.

When did Greengrass leave Heartbeat?

After a hiatus from television work in the late 1980s, Maynard starred as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in the long-running television series Heartbeat from 1992 to 2000, reprising his role for the spin-off The Royal from 2002 to 2003.

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Who took over from Greengrass in Heartbeat?

Geoffrey Hughes. Liverpool actor Geoffrey played Vernon Scripps, who replaced Greengrass as the loveable rogue in the village. He was also known to millions of viewers as Twiggy in The Royle Family, Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances and Coronation Street binman Eddie Yeats in the 1970s and 1980s.

Does Jackie leave heartbeat?

Fiona Dolman, who plays solicitor Jackie Lambert, has decided to leave after more than two years on the show. Her decision is a blow to the producers as she is the second big name to leave the Yorkshire-based drama in three months.

What happened to Jackie Bradley?

Bradley has recently been dealing with plantar fasciitis, inflammation of a thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot that causes a searing sensation while, say, running around in center field.

How did they write Greengrass out of Heartbeat?

This episode marks the final appearance of Claude Jeremiah Greengrass; Bill Maynard was forced to leave the show because of ill health. Although he did return in the Heartbeat spin off series 'The Royal.

Is Heartbeat still being filmed?

Long-running police drama Heartbeat is to be dropped, and next month's series will be the last, ITV has announced. The nostalgic drama, which is set in North Yorkshire, has been on the air for 18 years. Last January, ITV said production of the show had been suspended. ...

What happened to Oscar Blaketon?

This episode ended with a cliffhanger. During a fight with a suspect, Oscar Blaketon was seriously injured when he fell onto an agricultural implement which pierced his lung. ... Because this last-ever episode was written and filmed before the decision was taken to cancel the series, his fate will forever remain unknown.

Who did Mike Bradley marry in heartbeat?

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rosemary Bradley (née Lambert), was played by Fiona Dolman and appeared in 54 episodes from 1998 to 2001. Jackie was a smart, hard-working and successful solicitor, often acting on behalf of individuals under arrest. She met PC Mike Bradley through her work, and they married, rather in haste.

Who was Anna Wolska in Brookside?

Their next nanny, Anna Wolska (Kazia Pelka), was sacked and forced into prostitution. Patricia's parents David and Jean Crosbie (Marcia Ashton) moved into number 6 in 1993, and David took over the petrol station franchise on Brookside Parade.

Who was the nurse in heartbeat?

Nurse Carol Cassidy, was played by Lisa Kay. She appeared in 69 episodes from 2006 - 2010.

How did Claude Greengrass get rich?

Bill Maynard stars as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in Heartbeat. Bill then made another fortune in the 1990s thanks to his role in 155 episodes of the smash hit TV drama Heartbeat, playing country rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass.