Ep 2. Riders of the Storm
- October 10, 1993
- 48 min
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In Heartbeat season 3 episode 2, titled "Riders of the Storm," the village of Aidensfield is hit by a storm that causes chaos and destruction. The episode centers around the aftermath of the storm and how it affects the community.
As the storm hits, the villagers are forced to seek shelter and help each other in any way possible. The emergency services are stretched thin as they try to respond to multiple incidents throughout the village. This includes a fallen tree that has blocked the main road, a car crash, and a fallen power line that has caused a fire.
PC Joe Mason, played by Steven Blakeley, takes charge of coordinating the emergency response. He is assisted by new arrival Sgt Rachel Dawson, played by Clare Calbraith. Rachel is keen to prove herself, but Joe is initially resistant to her authority. They clash over how best to deal with the various incidents, but eventually learn to work together.
Meanwhile, the storm causes tension between some of the villagers. Local farmer George Ward, played by Bill Maynard, blames fellow farmer George Birkett, played by Jonathan Kerrigan, for the damage caused to his crops. This leads to a heated argument between the two men.
Also affected by the storm is the Aidensfield Arms, the local pub run by landlord Oscar Blaketon, played by Derek Fowlds. The pub is flooded, and Oscar has to deal with the damage caused. He also has to find a way to keep his customers entertained, despite the lack of power and the storm raging outside.
As the episode progresses, the emergency services manage to deal with the incidents caused by the storm, and the community comes together to help each other in the aftermath. Joe and Rachel come to an understanding, and the tensions between George Ward and George Birkett are eventually resolved.
Overall, "Riders of the Storm" is a tense and dramatic episode that showcases the strength of the community in times of crisis. It also introduces new characters and conflicts to the show, setting the scene for further drama in future episodes.
