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Nicholas Rhea(1936-2017)

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Nicholas Rhea was born on 18 May 1936 in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Heartbeat (1992), HeartBeat: Changing Places (1999) and Britain's Best Drives (2009). He was married to Rhoda Smith. He died on 21 April 2017 in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
BornMay 18, 1936
DiedApril 21, 2017(80)
BornMay 18, 1936
DiedApril 21, 2017(80)
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Known for

Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
Heartbeat
6.9
TV Series
  • Writer
HeartBeat: Changing Places (1999)
HeartBeat: Changing Places
7.0
Video
  • Writer
  • 1999
Richard Wilson in Britain's Best Drives (2009)
Britain's Best Drives
7.3
TV Series
  • Self - Author of 'Heartbeat' books(as Peter Walker)

Credits

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Writer

  • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
    Heartbeat
    6.9
    TV Series
    • based on the "Constable" series of novels by
    • Writer (uncredited, as Peter N. Walker)
    • 1992–2009
  • HeartBeat: Changing Places (1999)
    HeartBeat: Changing Places
    7.0
    Video
    • based on the books by
    • 1999

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Peter N. Walker
  • Born
    • May 18, 1936
    • Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 21, 2017
    • Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, England, UK(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Rhoda SmithJanuary 10, 1959 - April 21, 2017 (his death, 4 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Nicholas Rhea is a pseudonym used by Peter Walker who was a serving police officer at the time when he started writing the books from which Heartbeat is derived. He has now retired.

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