At its height, Heartbeat drew in more than 10 million viewers during the early seasons, becoming a staple for Sunday evening audiences. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon admits she's 'so nervous' about huge ...

Actor Mark Jordon, 59, first appeared on Heartbeat in its first series as PC Phil Bellamy in 1992. The actor worked on Heartbeat for 15 years, making PC Bellamy a much-loved character on the show.

Mark Jordan portrayed PC Phil Bellamy from 1992 to 2007 - a relaxed officer who was eventually written out of the show. After his stint on Heartbeat, Mark secured roles in Casualty, Holby City ...