New Sergeant CONFIRMED

[Sgt Nokes]

YTV have confirmed the new sergeant is going to be called Sgt Miller and is played by actor John Duttine, born 15 March 1949 in Barnsley, W Yorks.

Sgt Miller is going to be more 'old school' like Blaketon. John has appeared in Heartbeat before, playing MP Paul Melthorn in Series 1 episode 'Face Value'.

This is not the same person that Mz had her picture taken with.

[Mz]

Well who did i have my picture taken with then?

[Another guest]

With Mr. Duttine

[Guest]

Well if you look at John Duttine's picture - he doesn't look like the photo of the 'policeman' with the girl.

Perhaps he is going to be another fill in policemen like Tom Nichols was?

[Another guest]

you are stll looking at the younger pictures try the TV Tome picture.

[Sandra]

Well the pic on TV Tome to me looks like he got a wig on and the tash is false and we all know how hair can make a difference to a persons face.

It could well be him (with out tash and extra hair) - guess we just have to watch Heartbeat to find out ;D

[sootycat]

I found this on TV Tome, its not a recent picture though, I do't think he has a tash now

[cat]

im confused...who's the John Duttine person?what else has he been in?

[sootycat]

These are just a few things he has been in

Acting Appearances

Starring Roles
The Courtroom (2004) - Barrister Gavin Street
Out of the Blue (UK) (1995) - DI Eric Temple
Ain't Misbehavin' (1994) - Dave Drysdale
The Outsider (UK) (1983) - Frank Scully
Day of the Triffids (1981) - Bill Mason
To Serve Them All My Days (1980) - David Powlett Jones
The Mallens (1979) - Donald Radlet

Guest Starring Roles

M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team - John Pembrey - Reading, Writing and Gangbanging (2003)
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - John Penellin - A Suitable Vengeance (2003)
The Jury (UK) - Mark Waters - Episode Five (2002)
The Jury (UK) - Mark Waters - Episode Four (2002)
The Jury (UK) - Mark Waters - Episode Three (2002)
The Jury (UK) - Mark Waters - Episode Two (2002)
The Jury (UK) - Mark Waters - Episode One (2002)
The Bill - Ray Lyons - Cruise Control (2001)
Midsomer Murders - Will Saxby - Blood Will Out (1999)
Touching Evil (UK) - Michael Hawkins - What Price a Child (2) (1998)
Touching Evil (UK) - Michael Hawkins - What Price a Child (1) (1998)
Touching Evil (UK) - Michael Hawkins - A Pupil of Murder (2) (1998)
Touching Evil (UK) - Michael Hawkins - A Pupil of Murder (1) (1998)
The Good Sex Guide - - Episode 14 (1994)
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries - John Creevey - Talking to Strange Men (1992)
Heartbeat - Paul Melthorn - Face Value (1992)
Play for Today - - The Groundling and the Kite (1984)
Tales of the Unexpected - Dr Roger Ashburn - Hit and Run (1983)
Tales of the Unexpected - Max - The Skeleton Key (1982)
Play for Today - - Psy-Warriors (1981)
To Serve Them All My Days - David Powlett-Jones - Part One (1980)
Strangers - Lennie Brooks - Clever thingy (1979)
Play for Today - Keith Nicholson - Spend, Spend, Spend (1977)
Lord Peter Wimsey - Walter Pratt - The Nine Tailors (1974)

He's been in loads more, plus he does voice-overs for commercials.

[Spy_Master]

well the guy Mz got the picture with isn't this John Duttine guy, I've seen some of the stuff he's in and it's not him. He still reminds me of someone though

[KateLovesDennis]

Well I just had to break my own rulea nd look at the spoilers section for this one.

and I have to say I'm happy!!!!

A good choice for Sarge, and I think a "Blaketon" type will be good.

I haven't seen much of the stuff John Dutine has been in recently but I used to watch a lot of the stuff he was in in the 80's and 90's, (Day of the Triffids I'd forgotton about that, used to enjoy that one)

He's a good actor and will make a great Sarge I'm sure, so that's cheered me up.

Ok. no more reading the spoilers I promise


Still gona miss Dennis though

Oh and Mz, that wasn't him in your photo, he looks older than that guy and as a dimple in his chin. Sorry haven't a clue who that was, I guess all will be revealed in time.

[Another Guest]

Who is Paul Nicholas?

[cat]

I havent seen any of the episodes with Blaketon as sarge (but i really want to ) so it'd be good to see someone like him i guess..

[Sandra]

In last Sundays The Mail paper there is a seperate bit of the paper called Property on Sunday and the centre page is all about John Duttine who has to move from Cornwall to Yorkshire so that he is closer when they filming. There is a picture of him in his uniform as the new sarg.

Would scan it but my mum got my scanner at the mo sorry.

[sootycat]

Sgt George Miller is played by
John Duttine

Rugged, handsome George Miller is without question an old school kind of copper.
Miller comes from a high crime area in York where he’s used to reigning with a rod of iron. His developed air of authority, which often hints at a menacing undercurrent, instils caution in those who have dealings with him, both staff and villains alike.

He trusts his own gut instincts and often has the measure of a man within the first few moments of meeting. Once formed, his opinions of people rarely change.

This stubborn self-confidence can occasionally catch him out, but it is not something he would openly admit to, even if he acknowledges it inwardly.

He arrives in Aidensfield to take on his last post before retirement - and he definitely intends to rule his own roost.

Miller has a sarcastic wit, and will not shy away from straight-talking if he deems it necessary. So when he comes face to face with a wild card like PC Rob Walker, sparks look set to fly...

However, he eventually settles into the country way of life, and finds

It doesn't say if he has a family or not.