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Tricia Penrose

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The 1960s lives and adventures of the police constabulary, medical staff, and residents of Ashfordly and Aidensfield.
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Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Tricia Penrose was born on 9 April 1970 in Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Heartbeat (1992), Heartbeat Chronicles (1999) and The Royal (2003). She has been married to Chris Hargreaves since 2 May 2026. She was previously married to Mark Simpkin.
BornApril 9, 1970
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    • Known for

    Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
    Heartbeat
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Gina Ward
    • Gina Bellamy
    Heartbeat Chronicles (1999)
    Heartbeat Chronicles
    7.9
    Video
    • Herself
    • Self - Gina Ward
    • 1999
    The Royal (2003)
    The Royal
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Gina Ward
    Peter Adamson, Jean Alexander, Johnny Briggs, Margot Bryant, and Doris Speed in Coronation Street (1960)
    Coronation Street
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Receptionist

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Witness History (2009)
      Witness History
      Podcast Series
      • Narrator
      • 2023
    • Crime Stories (2012)
      Crime Stories
      5.1
      TV Series
      • Shirley Carroll
      • 2012
    • Robert Pugh in Justice (2011)
      Justice
      7.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Haley Gosling
      • 2011
    • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
      Heartbeat
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Gina Ward
      • Gina Bellamy
      • 1993–2009
    • The Royal (2003)
      The Royal
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Gina Ward
      • 2003
    • Scene (1968)
      Scene
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Carol the Barmaid
      • 1993
    • Peter Adamson, Jean Alexander, Johnny Briggs, Margot Bryant, and Doris Speed in Coronation Street (1960)
      Coronation Street
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Receptionist
      • 1991–1992
    • Emmerdale Farm (1972)
      Emmerdale Farm
      4.9
      TV Series
      • Louise
      • 1991
    • Tom Baker and Sue Johnston in Medics (1990)
      Medics
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Jean
      • 1990
    • Coasting (1990)
      Coasting
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Liz
      • 1990
    • Shooting Stars (1990)
      Shooting Stars
      7.0
      • 'Millionaire' Club Woman
      • 1990
    • Dancin' Thru the Dark (1990)
      Dancin' Thru the Dark
      6.8
      • Symphony Girl #1
      • 1990
    • Brookside (1982)
      Brookside
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Emma Reid
      • Ruth
      • 1985–1989
    • Split Ends (1989)
      Split Ends
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Sonja
      • 1989
    • How to Be Cool (1988)
      How to Be Cool
      TV Series
      • Julie
      • 1988

    Soundtrack

    • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
      Heartbeat
      6.9
      TV Series
      • performer: "Winter Wonderland"
      • performer: "We Can Work It Out" (uncredited, uncredited)
      • 1993–2004
    • Matthew Kelly in Stars in Their Eyes (1990)
      Stars in Their Eyes
      5.2
      TV Series
      • performer: "All Around the World"
      • 1998

    Videos3

    Heartbeat: The Complete Second Series
    Clip 1:15
    Heartbeat: The Complete Second Series
    Heartbeat: The Complete First Series
    Clip 1:28
    Heartbeat: The Complete First Series
    Heartbeat: The Complete First Series
    Clip 1:28
    Heartbeat: The Complete First Series
    Season 9 Teaser
    Trailer 0:21
    Season 9 Teaser

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative names
      • Trica Penrose
    • Height
      • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
    • Born
      • April 9, 1970
      • Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
    • Spouses
        Chris HargreavesMay 2, 2026 - present
    • Other works
      She appeared in a UK television commercial for condoms.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      She has an older brother called Paul and a long-lost sister Julie, whom she only met for the first time in 2001.

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