this programme be absolutely awful . the plot be very boring and they should just abandon make new series . the character be dull and even though it may be try to create a retro feeling and it be out dated and no longer pleasant to the taste of viewer . also consider th rating of many other soap or drama and for example east enders and coronation street and more recent one such a torch wood and heartbeat do not really compare . this time slot would be well use for a variety of other programme and and could give a chance for new director to test out material . the only positive point i can pull from heartbeat be that it be on a sunday and at a time where many people be do other thing and so they can be spar the embarrassment of watch this .