Heartbeat and Beyond cover art

Heartbeat and Beyond

Memoirs of 50 Years of Yorkshire Television

 Preview

Get 30 days of Premium Plus free

£8.99/month after 30-day free trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for £0.00
More purchase options
Buy Now for £16.99

Buy Now for £16.99

About this listen

In 1968 a group of young people took over a derelict trouser factory in a rundown part of Leeds and set about producing programmes that were to define the British television world of the late 20th century. These included the investigative documentary series First Tuesday, Darling Buds of May, Whickers World, Don't Ask Me, and Heartbeat. At the same time they attracted, indeed often created, stars of international fame such as James Mason, Catherine Zeta Jones, Alan Whicker, David Jason, Magnus Pike, and David Frost. Fifty years on, their achievements and experiences, often dramatic and frequently absurd, make for fascinating behind-the-scenes listening. This book paints a colourful and entertaining picture of the making from virtually nothing of one of the greatest television channels of all time.

©2020 John Fairley (P)2020 Pen and Sword Entertainment & Performing Arts Europe Film & TV Great Britain Entertainment England
All stars
Most relevant
Loved this, a real trip down memory Lane having grown up in the 1980’s in Yorkshire. Some bits missed me as too young/old but overall a really good listen

Nostalgia

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.