This was the last ever episode of Heartbeat. Because the decision to cancel the programme was made after this season of episodes had been written and filmed, there is no conclusion to the various ongoing storylines such as the growing friendship between PC Joe Mason and Carol Cassidy.
During a scene when PC Joe Mason is standing beside his motorbike talking to Oscar Blaketon outside the Aidensfield Arms, a man dressed in a hooded coat and carrying a large scythe is seen to walk past the Aidensfield Garage in the background. After the episode was broadcast, some people on discussion forums suggested that the scene had been altered to include the Grim Reaper when it became known that no further episodes would be made, though in fact the decision to end the series was taken long after filming had finished.
In subsequent repeats on ITV3 the Grim Reaper has been deleted.
In this one, and several previously there is a classic blooper.
David's lorry approaches in the opening sequence and it's number plate is inverted.