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Heartbeat York celebrity book signing with Tricia Penrose
14.10.2008
When ITV drama producers set the story of a Cockney policeman and his young bride – a local GP – against the backdrop of the North Yorkshire Moors and stirring sounds from the 60s, they hit upon a winning formula. That was in April 1992 and 17 series later, Heartbeat is still one of ITV’s most enduring and popular dramas.
The series is inspired by the 'Constable' novels of Nicholas Rhea who was born in Glaisdale and joined the North Yorkshire Force as a beat bobby at Whitby in 1956. He tells The Heartbeat Story through the eyes of someone who has not only ‘lived it’ but has been involved with its production from the start.
Illustrated with original photographs and features about the North Yorks Moors with its stunning landscapes, historic towns and successful heritage railway, The Heartbeat Story brings back memories for everyone who loves the series and the decade of mini skirts, moon walks and... that music!
Those evocative sounds, a classic police motorcycle and one of the series’ most popular stars, Tricia Penrose, made York’s Coney Street swing on Saturday 11 October when WHSmith hosted the bookazine’s official launch and book signing.
Staff from WHSmith and publishers Mortons Media Group entered into the spirit of the occasion by dressing in 60s style and musicians from York’s Grand Opera House entertained the crowd which gathered to see the arrival of Tricia – new-mum Gina Bellamy in the series which started its 18th season on Sunday.
The queue of fans waiting to have The Heartbeat Story signed by Tricia and author Nicholas Rhea stretched right through the store and the two were kept busy as more and more people joined in.
Many fans were keen to have their photos taken with Tricia and with her warm personality shining through it made a day to remember for everyone concerned.
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News release: 11.09.2008
After 17 series and a 16-year run, finally the thousands of loyal fans of the famous Yorkshire-based drama ‘Heartbeat’, will have a book that encompasses it all, the bikes, the music and the fantastic storylines, ‘Heartbeat…The Story Behind the Series’.
To celebrate its publication, Tricia Penrose, aka The Aidensfield Arms popular barmaid ‘Gina’ will be signing copies of the book in the city of York’s WH Smith in a fantastic 60s-themed nostalgic launch on 11 October!
This long-awaited tribute to the popular series has been written by Nicholas Rhea, author of the ‘Constable books’, which inspired the creation of the ITV programme. ‘The Heartbeat Story’ does not only chart the success of this now essential Sunday night viewing, but it delves deep behind the scenes, both in the studio and on location, meeting the people and places which have contributed to the series’ sensational popularity.
Illustrated with original photographs taken on set over the many years and charting the abundance of colourful characters, including scores of British television’s best-known faces, ‘The Heartbeat Story’ will be the must-have viewing companion for every Heartbeat fan.
In celebration of this fantastic launch, the staff at York’s WH Smith, including many of the production team from the book’s publishing house Mortons Media Group, will be spending the day ‘60s’ style! York’s Grand Opera House are also hoping to show their support by giving the crowds of York a real treat with some fantastic previews of their 2009 shows – all outside WH Smith! For every Heartbeat fan, this is one not to miss!
‘Heartbeat…..The Story Behind the Series’, will be on sale at WH Smith stores throughout the country from 30th September 2008 priced at £6.99, or you can buy direct from Mortons Media Group Ltd on 01507 529529 or visit Classic Magazines >>
Press Call: Official Launch
Date: 11.10.2008
Time: 12 Noon
Location: WH Smith Store, 39 Coney Street, York, Yorkshire, YO1 9QL
For further information please contact:
Charlotte Park
Marketing Manager
Mortons Media Group Ltd
Tel: 01507 529342
Email: cpark@mortons.co.uk
Heartbeat - The story behind the series
News release: 11.09.2008
The ITV series of Heartbeat is inspired by the novels of Nicholas Rhea, which have famously become known as the ‘Constable books’. After 17 series and a 16-year run, finally, the thousands of loyal fans of the famous Yorkshire-based drama will now have a book that encompasses it all, the bikes, the music and the fantastic storylines – for Nicholas is now telling another tale, ‘Heartbeat… The Story Behind the Series’.
This long-awaited tribute does not only chart the success of this now essential Sunday night viewing programme, but delves deep behind the scenes, both in the studio and on location, meeting the people and places which have contributed to the series’ sensational popularity.
Illustrated with photographs taken on set over the many years and charting the abundance of colourful characters, including scores of British television’s best known faces, The Heartbeat Story will be the must-have viewing companion for every Heartbeat fan.
Heartbeat… The Story Behind the Series, will be on sale at WH Smith stores throughout the country from 30 September 2008 priced at £6.99, or you can buy direct from publishers Mortons Media Group Ltd on 01507 529529 or visit Classic Magazines >>
