You can still watch him on Heartbeat reruns on a lazy afternoon. And when you do, you’re not just watching a character. You’re watching a man who knew when it was time to go home. His character, PC Nick Rowan, was a good man who always did the right thing.
That’s not an act. That’s who Nick Berry became in real life. He did the right thing for himself.
So, next time you see a middle-aged bloke in a queue at the post office, looking perfectly happy and unbothered, give him a little smile. It might just be Nick Berry. And if it is, don’t ask for a selfie. Just let the man buy his stamps in peace. He’s earned it.
We should care because it’s a happy ending that doesn’t need a screen. It’s the kind of ending where the credits roll, and you just feel glad for the bloke. And isn’t that the best kind of story?
