Anyone who misses it can catch up here:
http://www.channelchooser.com/tv/watch/new-channels/channel-4-catch-up/4263/
Follow Alastair's "descent into madness" in an 8-minute internet special, immediately after Casualty on Saturday, 31st October.
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ratings/multichannel/bbc-plans-casualty-webisode/5006526.article
The episode, The Parting of the Ways, will bridge the gap between episodes nine and ten with a storyline focusing on what happens when down-and-out Alistair (Joe McFadden) is released from custody.
Slowly following Alistair’s descent into madness, the webisode portrays the seedy underbelly of life on the streets and presents an alternative viewpoint to the main harassment storyline, which centres on his relationship with paramedic Polly (Sophia di Martino).
Executive producer Belinda Campbell said: “We are always looking at new ways to add value for our loyal fans and this innovative mini-episode will open a window on a hitherto unseen world and give viewers access to a character they wouldn’t have in a normal episode.
The webisode will be posted at bbc.co.uk/casualty and will also be available via the red button and as a downloadable mobisode.
ALL STAR FAMILY FORTUNES - HEARTBEAT V LOOSE WOMEN
The Heartbeat team won, and raised £30,000 for Macmillan Nurses - great work!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL6oxzjR-CQ - that's the first part of it. I presume the rest is there too!
Don't miss it!
Joe In Casualty !
Joe will be starring in BBC's Casualty.
The first episode is at 8.15pm on Saturday 12th, followed on Sunday 13th by the second part at 8pm.
He plays Alistair, a young homeless man. As far as we know Joe is featuring in ten episodes of the series.
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Meet Polly's new friend
Joe McFadden will be appearing in the new series of Casualty, which starts in the autumn. Joe plays new character, Alistair, a homeless guy who pushes paramedic Polly to the limits.
Joe is probably best known for his portrayal of PC Joe Mason in Heartbeat, but has also appeared in Cranford, Judge John Deed and The Crow Road. Joe previously appeared in Casualty in 2007 when he played a character trapped in a sewer on his stag night.
From BBC.co.uk
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You could maybe try care of Casualty too, which might be via the BBC but we'll try to find out.
Joe on Paul O'Grady Show
Good News ! Joe is appearing on Paul O'Grady's show Channel 4, 5pm on Wednesday 13th May.
HEARTBEAT DEFINITELY AXED?
Since last week it's official that the filming of Hearbeat will be suspended in May. There's more about it in the Heartbeat section and the Syrup and Feathers.
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Heartbeat Rumours
As many will probably be aware - there are many rumours circulating in the media at present that Heartbeat and it's spin-off programme The Royal are to be axed. ITV state that Heartbeat will be on screen until 2010 and that filming is taking a break as episodes have been stockpiled.
We will endeavour to keep this site updated with news on Heartbeat, if we can separate fact from fiction.
This is ITV's statement (29th January 2009)
http://www.itv.com/Drama/family/heartbeat/Heartbeatnews/Axingreportsuntrue555/default.html
Axing reports untrue
Reports that ITV dramas Heartbeat and its spin-off show The Royal are being axed are untrue, an ITV spokesman has confirmed.
In fact a large number of episodes of both shows have been planned for the future.
The spokesperson said: "Heartbeat and The Royal are an important part of the ITV schedule and are currently in production.
"Production will take a rest after this year's filming finishes, but a large number of episodes have already been stockpiled."
On a more personal level, I blame ITV schedulers who, by accident or design, have allowed Heartbeat to be shown in dribs and drabs, not allowing the series to gain momentum with any long running storylines.
Joe McFadden Appreciation Fansite
The forum site, Joe McFadden Appreciation fansite was unavailable yesterday, 15th October 2008. It now appears to be back to normal.
Admin. 
Happy Birthday to Joe today - hope he's having a good time with friends/family. There's a party for him on the fansite, and all are welcome.
JULY 2008
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Hi and welcome to our first JMF Newsletter. This is designed to keep everyone up to date with changes to our site, news on Joe and providing useful links to everything Joe related.
The Joe Road site is constantly being updated with more pictures, reviews, news. and we are happy to announce the opening of "The Handsome Prints" Gallery containing screencaptures and photo’s from Joe’s early days to date. Many thanks to Scarlett, for all her hard work.
http://www.joemcfadden.net/apps/photos/
We’d like to say thanks to Heartbeatfans (Hazza) as she has given her permission for many of the lovely pics in our gallery. You can visit her site here:
http://www.freewebs.com/heartbeatfans/
Heartbeat is off our screens at present but is hopefully back in July (ITV programme schedulers permitting !). You can keep up to date by visiting the ITV.com website at:
http://www.itv.com/Drama/family/heartbeat/default.html
If you want to voice your frustration at the appalling scheduling that has meant Heartbeat being televised for just a few weeks at a time, then please email ITV's duty office:
Dutyoffice@itv.com
We think that ITV has shown total disrespect to the viewers, and also to the cast and crew of Heartbeat, and the more people that tell them so, the better!
Voting has now closed for the first part of the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards 2008. Joe didn't make the finals, and we're convinced that this is down to the poor Heartbeat scheduling, which has managed to ensure that Joe is quite a low profile actor. Still, maybe he likes it that way.
If anyone has any news, information or links they think appropriate for the newsletter please drop one of the admin team an email or PM and we’ll get it into the next newsletter!
Thanks to Emma from JMF for putting the GMTV interview on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_2B9tKWEWw
Whilst there, take a look at Scarlett's brilliant montage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTJNXZR_ePg&feature=related
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FUN QUIZ
The following passage contains 12 Joe related words/phrases - either names of characters or titles. See how many you can spot:
It was Bob's last day at school. He had two more days of freedom before he started earning a living as an engineering apprentice. Walking into the kitchen he was surprised to find it empty - there was no sign of his mum who was usually there, making dinner for he and his dad. He made himself a sandwich and went into the living room where he switched on the television. As he looked at the screen, he nearly choked on his drink, dropping the glass ashe saw a familiar face on the local news. He quickly telephoned his dad.
"David's Hiresuits," came the reply.
"Quick dad," said Bob. "Ma's on tv!"
"It's not good enough," said Bob's mum on the TV. "Doing away with the bus service means that people without cars can't get to the shops. There is a short cut, but it means walking over fields and marshland, and older people won't be able to do it...we had a big meeting about this, and all assumed that there would be a viable alternative, but their attitude is that they're alright, Jack. We have formed an action committee, and have a meeting with a top solicitor, Andre W. Law, tonight. We'll do everything we can to stop them ... but if they want to stop us, they'll have to hang us. Everyone is welcome - the meeting is at the town's Park House Restaurant."
IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR OUR NEXT NEWSLETTER, PLEASE EMAIL OR PM ONE OF THE ADMIN. STAFF.
*** Look out! Hamish Angus McSpirtle is coming........ ***
The Gallery "THE HANDSOME PRINTS" is open now. We'll update it regularly. Check it out here: http://www.joemcfadden.net/apps/photos/
REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY
The Afternoon Play, Reverse Psychology is being shown on UK DRAMA:
Friday 18 January 2008, 2pm
Wednesday 30 January 2008, 2pm
FAN MAIL
Lots of people have asked where they can write to Joe - well I emailed his agents some time ago to ask if they still represented him, but I've had no response. I think the best bet for the time being is to write to him c/o:
Heartbeat Productions, The Television Centre, Leeds, W.Yorkshire, LS3 1JS
FAT BOY SWIM - by Catherine Forde
Joe is reading from this children's book on BBC7 at 7am on Monday 26th November. You can find this on Sky and Virgin TV channels. We think it's being continued throughout the week, but you need to listen as there are three stories, and today, Joe's was the third.
If you can't listen to it "live", then you can listen online: