Original sentence: A new series is expected to be on screens later on in 2009, this however may be the last series as production of both Heartbeat and The Royal have now been suspended.The Royal returned with the remaining episodes from the 7th series from 14 December 2008.The last episode screened 4 January 2009, however, 3 episodes are left remaining of the 7th series
Edited sentence: Production of both The Royal and Heartbeat have now been suspended