The Bill is a long-running British television police procedural television series which ran from 16 August 1983 to the show’s cancellation on 31 August 2010, named after a slang term for the police. The characters are all police officers or civilian staff at the fictional Sun Hill police station in London.

Senior officers

The following actors appeared as senior officers in The Bill. Simon Rouse, as Jack Meadows, appeared in 884 episodes, including the series finale "Respect", aired on 31 August 2010. He is the longest serving actor to portray a character in a senior role. Andrew Lancel, as Neil Manson, and Alex Walkinshaw, as "Smithy", also appeared in the series finale. The character of D.I. Roy Galloway appeared in the pilot episode, "Woodentop", aired on 16 August 1983, played by Robert Pugh. This character would go on to be portrayed by John Salthouse from 1984 onwards.

Notable senior officers

  • Peter Ellis played Chief Superintendent Charles Brownlow from the start of the series in 1984 to 2000, when the character tendered his resignation in light of the Don Beech scandal. He was emphatically the longest serving station commander after serving for 16 years, with Adam Okaro a distant second with 4 years. He made a guest appearance in 2002 to attend the funerals of the six officers killed in the station fire.[1]
  • Cyril Nri played Superintendent Adam Okaro from 2002 to 2006, initially replacing the deceased Tom Chandler as Superintendent before accepting a promotion to Borough Commander in 2006. He was the highest ranking black officer in the series' history.
  • Christopher Ellison appeared intermittently between 1984 and 2000 as Frank Burnside. A majority of his time on screen was as a DI, however he was a DS when he first appeared, and had become a DCI by the time he left. Ellison's popularity as the rogue officer led to an ill-fated spinoff Burnside after his exit in 2000 which lasted for one series.
  • Lisa Maxwell played DI Samantha Nixon from 2002 to 2009, when the character transferred to the child exploitation unit.[2]
  • Roberta Taylor played Inspector Gina Gold from 2002 to 2008, the character leaving due to the stress of the job.[3]
  • Simon Rouse played Detective Chief Inspector/Superintendent Jack Meadows from 1990 until the series finale. He was the longest-serving character to appear in the finale; he was with the show for 20 years, however he was a recurring character between 1990 and 1992.
  • Colin Tarrant played Inspector Andrew Monroe from 1990 to 2002, replacing Christine Frazer. He appeared in over 700 episodes, more than any other high-ranking uniform officer. Only Simon Rouse as Jack Meadows had more appearances by a senior officer during the series' history. The character was killed in the Sun Hill explosion in 2002.
  • Ben Roberts played Chief Inspector Derek Conway from 1988 to 2002. He was the second-longest serving uniform manager, with his 14 years only eclipsed by the 16 years of Charles Brownlow. The character was killed by Jeff Simpson in a drive-by petrol bomb attack.
  • Alex Walkinshaw played Dale "Smithy" Smith from 1999 until the series finale. Walkinshaw had made three one-off appearances in the series before becoming a regular member of the cast. He returned to the show in 2003, having been a PC between 1999 and 2001, by then promoted to Sergeant. He spent six years as a Sergeant, taking centre stage in several major storylines; they included the death of two lovers, one of which led to a false imprisonment, while he was stabbed on duty in his later days as a Sergeant. During the 2009 revamp, he was promoted to Inspector, holding that rank until the show ceased production in 2010.

Overview

Character Actor Duration Episodes Ranks
Adam OkaroCyril Nri2002–2006204Supt. (2002–2006) /Ch. Supt. (Borough Cmr.) (2006)
Charles BrownlowPeter Ellis1984–2000346Ch. Supt.
Jack MeadowsSimon Rouse1990–2010884Det. Supt. (1990–1991) /D.C.I. (1992–2009) /Station Superintendent. (2009–2010)
Kim ReidCarolyn Pickles1990–199253D.C.I. (1990–1992) /Det. Superintendent. (1992)
John HeatonDaniel Flynn2006–2009132Superintendent
Tom ChandlerSteven Hartley2000–2002115Superintendent
Derek ConwayBen Roberts1988–2002402Ch. Insp. (1988–2002) /Acting Superintendent. (1994–1996)
Philip CatoPhilip Whitchurch1993–199577Ch. Insp.
Frank BurnsideChristopher Ellison1984–2000250D.S. (1986) /D.I. (1988–1993) /D.C.I. (1998–2000)
Neil MansonAndrew Lancel2003–2010275D.I. (2003–2010) /A.D.C.I. (2005)
Samantha NixonLisa Maxwell2002–2009281D.S. (2002, 2003–2007) /A.D.I. (2002–2003) /D.I. (2007–2009)
Chris DeakinShaun Scott1994–2000265D.S. (1994-1995) /A.D.I. (1995) /D.I. (1995–2000)
Liz RawtonLibby Davison1996–2001135D.C. (1996–2000) /D.S. (2001) /D.I. (2001)
Alex CullenGed Simmons2000–200280D.I.
Sally JohnsonJaye Griffiths1993–200370D.S. (1993) /D.I. (1994–1995) /P.I. (2003)
Roy GallowayJohn Salthouse1984–198735D.I.
Claire StantonClara Salaman1999–200133D.S. (1999–2000) /D.I. (2000)
Dale "Smithy" SmithAlex Walkinshaw1999–2010387P.C. (1999–2001) /Sergeant (2003–2009) /Inspector (2009–2010)
Andrew MonroeColin Tarrant1990–2002704Inspector
Gina GoldRoberta Taylor2002–2008344Inspector
Christine FrazerBarbara Thorn1988–199061Inspector
Rachel WestonClaire Goose2008–200941Sergeant (2008) /Inspector (2008–2009)

Senior officers timeline

CharacterYears
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Superintendents
Ch. Supt. Charles Brownlow
Supt. Jack MeadowsDetective SuperintendentSuperintendent
Det. Supt. Kim Reid
Supt. Derek ConwayActing
Supt. Tom Chandler
Supt. Adam Okaro
Supt. John Heaton
Chief Inspectors
C.I. Derek Conway
C.I. Philip Cato
Detective Chief Inspectors
D.C.I. Kim Reid
D.C.I. Frank Burnside
D.C.I. Jack Meadows
Inspectors
Insp. Christine Frazer
Insp. Andrew Monroe
Insp. Gina Gold
Insp. Rachel Weston
Insp. Dale Smith
Detective Inspectors
D.I. Roy Galloway
D.I. Frank Burnside
D.I. Sally Johnson
D.I. Chris Deakin
D.I. Alex Cullen
D.I. Liz Rawton
D.I. Claire Stanton
D.I. Samantha NixonActing
D.I. Neil Manson

Sergeants

The following actors portrayed Sergeants and Detective Sergeants. Both of the series' original lead actors, Trudie Goodwin and Mark Wingett, portrayed Sergeants, with Goodwin appearing in 978 episodes as Sergeant June Ackland, and Wingett appearing in 784 episodes as D.S. Jim Carver. Sally Rogers, Sam Callis, Christopher Fox and Lucy Speed, as Sergeants Jo Masters, Callum Stone, Max Carter, and Stevie Moss, respectively, appeared in the series finale "Respect". Eric Richard's role as Sergeant Bob Cryer was widely lauded as the standout performance on The Bill. Sergeant Matthew Boyden, played by Tony O'Callaghan is notable as the murder of his character launched the spin-off series Murder Investigation Team in 2003.

Notable sergeants

  • Billy Murray appeared in The Bill between 1995 and 2004, playing Don Beech. He spent five years between 1995 and 2000 as a corrupt DS, going on the run after accidentally killing DS John Boulton. He was involved in a six part mini series, Beech is Back, after a 90-minute special aired in Australia in 2001, eventually being jailed for murder by Boulton's fiancée Claire Stanton. Beech made six guest appearances in 2004 before escaping from prison.
  • Tony O'Callaghan played Sergeant Matt Boyden for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003. Boyden was involved in several major storylines including two relationships with underage girls, and a long-running plot involving his daughter Amy's drug addiction, a recurring storyline that led to the character's death when Boyden was shot dead by his daughter's boyfriend so that she could profit from Boyden's life insurance.[4] Tony O'Callaghan also appeared in an earlier episode as a criminal (series 5 episode 81).
  • Eric Richard played Sergeant Bob Cryer from 1984 to 2004, holding the record for the show's longest serving Sergeant (17 years). The character retired in 2001 when he was accidentally shot by then PC Dale Smith, however he made a number of recurring appearances between 2002 and 2004.[5]
  • Tony Scannell played DS Ted Roach from 1984 to 1993, when the character left Sun Hill after punching Inspector Andrew Monroe. He made two guest appearances in 2000 before the character was killed off-screen in 2004.
  • Trudie Goodwin played June Ackland from 1983 to 2007, appearing first in Woodentop.[6] She began as a WPC before promotion to Sergeant in 1996, holding that rank until the character retired in 2007, having fallen in love with school teacher Rod Jessop (Richard Hope). Ackland's storylines included being targeted by an assassin, being wrongfully arrested for corruption, marrying long-term friend DC Jim Carver and being critically injured in a collision with the station's area car. When Goodwin left The Bill in 2007 she was not only the longest serving cast member in the history of The Bill, but also held the world record for the longest time an actor has portrayed a police character.[7][8]
  • Larry Dann played Sergeant Alec Peters from 1984 to 1992. Peters swapped jobs with Bob Cryer, from desk sergeant to duty sergeant, then quietly left the force after making a slow recovery from being stabbed. He made a guest appearance in 2004 to attend the funeral of former DS Ted Roach.

Overview

Character Actor Duration Episodes Ranks
June AcklandTrudie Goodwin1983–2007978P.C. (1984–1996) /Sergeant (1996–2007)
Jo MastersSally Rogers2005–2010177D.C. (2005–2010) /(Uniform) Sergeant (2010)
Callum StoneSam Callis2007–2010100Sergeant
Bob CryerEric Richard1984–2001789Sergeant
Matt BoydenTony O'Callaghan1991–2003697Sergeant
Alec PetersLarry Dann1984–1992173Sergeant
Tom PennyRoger Leach1984–1990141Sergeant
Ray SteeleRobert Perkins1993–1996136Sergeant
Craig GilmoreHywel Simons2001–2003101Sergeant
John MaitlandSam Miller1990–199380Sergeant
Nikki WrightGillian Taylforth2006–200856Sergeant
Diane NobleKaye Wragg2006–200961P.C. (2006–2009) /Sergeant (2009)
Sheelagh MurphyBernie Nolan2003–2005119Sergeant (2003–2004) /(Demoted) P.C (2004–2005)
Yvonne HemmingwayMichele Austin2003–2006157P.C. (2003–2006) /Acting Sgt. (2004, 2005) / Sergeant (2006)
Max CarterChristopher Fox2007–201069D.S.
Rosie FoxCaroline Catz1998–200010P.C. (1998) /D.S. (1999–2000)
Alistair GreigAndrew Mackintosh1989–1998288D.S.
Stevie MossLucy Speed2008–201062D.C. (2008–2009) /D.S. (2009–2010)
Phil HunterScott Maslen2002–2007240D.S.
Ted RoachTony Scannell1984–1993210D.S.
Debbie McAllisterNatalie Roles2000–2004192D.S.
Don BeechBilly Murray1995–2000186D.S.
Mike DashwoodJon Iles1984–1992155D.C. (1984–1992) /D.S. (1996)
John BoultonRussell Boulter1995–2000138D.C. (1994) /D.S. (1995–2000)
Geoff DalyRay Ashcroft1996–2000115D.S.
Danny PearceMartin Marquez1993–199580D.S.
Jo MorganMary Jo Randle1993–199562D.C. (1993) /D.S. (1993–1995)
Vik SinghRaji James2000–200243D.S.
Stuart TurnerDoug Rao2006–2009108D.C. (2006) /D.S. (2006–2009)
Ramani DeCostaThusitha Jayasundera2003–200692D.C. (2003 /D.S. (2003–2006) /Acting D.I. (2005)

Sergeants timeline

CharacterYears
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Sergeant A
Sgt. Bob Cryer
Sgt. Craig Gilmore
Sgt. Dale Smith
Sgt. Jo Masters
Sergeant B
Sgt. Tom Penny
Sgt. John Maitland
Sgt. Ray Steele
Sgt. June Ackland
Sgt. Callum Stone
Sergeant C
Sgt. Alec Peters
Sgt. Matthew Boyden
Sgt. Sheelagh Murphy
Sgt. Yvonne HemmingwayActing
Sgt. Nikki Wright
Sgt. Rachel Weston
Sgt. Diane Noble
Detective Sergeant A
D.S. Ted Roach
D.S. Danny Pearce
D.S. John Boulton
D.S. Debbie McAllister
Detective Sergeant B
D.S. Frank Burnside
D.S. Alistair Greig
D.S. Claire Stanton
D.S. Vik Singh
D.S. Phil Hunter
D.S. Max Carter
Detective Sergeant C
D.S. Jo Morgan
D.S. Geoff Daly
D.S. Samantha Nixon
Detective Sergeant D
D.S. Chris Deakin
D.S. Don Beech
D.S. Ramani De Costa
D.S. Stuart Turner
D.S. Stevie Moss

Detective constables

The Bill's roster of Detective Constables investigate crimes under the direction of their sergeants. Kevin Lloyd, as Alfred "Tosh" Lines, appeared in more episodes than any other DC, in 383 episodes between 1988 and 1998. In the series finale, "Respect", Amita Dhiri, Chris Simmons, Patrick Robinson, and Bruce Byron play Constables Grace Dasari, Mickey Webb, Jacob Banks, and Terry Perkins. Other notable Detective Constables include Eva Sharpe, played by Diane Parish, who departed in 2004 but went on to headline the second series of Murder Investigation Team in 2005, and Rae Baker as Juliet Becker, who departed the series in the 2003 live episode "Fatal Consequences".

Notable DCs

  • Kevin Lloyd played DC Tosh Lines from 1988 to 1998, when the character was written out after accepting a position in the Coroner's Office, but his off-screen axing was highly publicised due to Lloyd's addiction to alcohol.[9] After turning up to work drunk, he was dismissed by show producers, and Lloyd tragically died a week after his dismissal. His son, James Lloyd, later played PC Steve Hunter from 2004 to 2006.[10]
  • Mark Wingett played DC Jim Carver from 1983 to 2007. Carver was the main character in the pilot episode after joining as a probationary PC. He was promoted to DC in 1989 before returning to uniform in 1999. He returned to CID in 2004 before his departure in the wake of the 2005 station fire, however he returned as a DS for three guest appearances in 2007, appearing in Trudie Goodwin's final episodes as Sergeant June Ackland. Carver's storylines included addictions to alcohol and gambling, a marriage in which he was domestically abused and a second to long-term friend June.[11]
  • Chris Simmons played DC Mickey Webb from 2000 to 2010. He made two guest appearances in 1998 and 1999 before joining the cast as a regular the following year. He transferred out of Sun Hill in 2003 after being raped by a suspect, however his move to the Murder Investigation Team, and later the National Crime Squad, saw him return for several guest appearances. In 2005, he returned to Sun Hill after being demoted from DS at the NCS.

Overview

Character Actor Duration Episodes Ranks
Mickey WebbChris Simmons2000–2010333D.C. (2000–2004/2005–2010) /D.S. (2005)
Jacob "Banksy" BanksPatrick Robinson2008–201065D.C.
Jim CarverMark Wingett1983–2007784P.C. (1984–1986/1999–2003) /D.C. (1987–1999/2003–2005) (D.S. 2007 episodes 487–489 only)
Grace DasariAmita Dhiri2007–201095D.C.
Terry PerkinsBruce Byron2003–2010210D.C.
Alfred "Tosh" LinesKevin Lloyd1988–1998383D.C.
Rod SkaseIain Fletcher1994–2000245D.C.
Suzi CroftKerry Peers1993–1998221P.C. (1993–1994)/D.C. (1994–1998).
Viv MartellaNula Conwell1984–1993203P.C. (1984–1990)/D.C. (1990–1993)
Duncan LennoxGeorge Rossi1998–2003189D.C.
Alan WoodsTom Cotcher1992–1996173D.C.
Danny GlazeKarl Collins1999–2003157D.C.
Ken DrummondRussell Floyd2002–2005112D.C.
Tom ProctorGregory Donaldson1997–2000100D.C.
Eva SharpeDiane Parish2002–200491D.C.
Suzie SimWendy Kweh2004–200683D.C.
Tony "Yorkie" SmithRobert Hudson1984–199183P.C.(1984–1990)/D.C. (South Yorkshire Police 1991)
Kerry HolmesJoy Brook1998–200080D.C.
Zain NadirTJ Ramini2005–200780D.C.
Rob ThatcherBrian Bovell2003–200454D.C.
Kate SpearsTania Emery2000–200241D.C.
Paul RileyGary Grant2000–200239D.C.
Juliet BeckerRae Baker200326D.C.
Brandon KanePal Aron2002–200472Trainee D.C (2002–2003) /D.C. (2003–2004)
Kezia WalkerCat Simmons2006–200998Trainee D.C. (2006–2008) /D.C. (2008–2009)
Will FletcherGary Lucy2005–2010167P.C. (2005–2008) /Trainee D.C. (2008–2009) /D.C. (2009–2010)
Gary BestCiarán Griffiths2002–2005162P.C. (2002–2004) /Acting D.C. (2004–2005)

DCs timeline

CharacterYears
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D.C. Mike Dashwood
D.C. Jim Carver
D.C. Alfred Lines
D.C. Viv Martella
D.C. Alan Woods
D.C. Suzi Croft
D.C. Rod Skase
D.C. Liz Rawton
D.C. Tom Proctor
D.C. Duncan Lennox
D.C. Kerry Holmes
D.C. Danny Glaze
D.C. Paul Riley
D.C. Kate Spears
D.C. Mickey Webb
D.C. Brandon KaneTDC
D.C. Eva Sharpe
D.C. Ken Drummond
D.C. Terry Perkins
D.C. Juliet Becker
D.C. Ramani De Costa
D.C. Rob Thatcher
D.C. Stuart Turner
D.C. Suzie Sim
D.C. Gary BestTDC
D.C. Jo Masters
D.C. Zain Nadir
D.C. Kezia WalkerTDC
D.C. Grace Dasari
D.C. Stevie Moss
D.C. Jacob Banks
D.C. Will FletcherTDC

Police constables

The largest proportion of the cast play uniformed police constables. Gary Olsen appeared as Dave Litten in "Woodentop", the series pilot, as well as the entire first series, before returning as a guest star in 1986. He was the actor who appeared in the fewest episodes as a series regular. Colin Blumenau also appears in the pilot episode, as Taffy Edwards, though his character was then called Taffy Morgan. Jeff Stewart, as Reg Hollis, appeared in 1,021 episodes between 1984 and 2008, while Graham Cole appeared as Tony Stamp in 1,204 episodes between 1984 and 2009 . Hollis and Stamp are the series' longest-serving characters, though Stamp did not become a regular member of the cast until series 4. The series finale, "Respect," features five PCs: Micah Balfour as Benjamin Gayle, Dominic Power as Leon Taylor, John Bowler as Roger Valentine, Rhea Bailey as Mel Ryder and Sarah Manners as Kirsty Knight. Ben Richards starred in Series 26 as Nate Roberts, but did not appear in "Respect".

Notable PCs

  • Huw Higginson played PC George Garfield from 1989 to 1999, when the character left after his colleague Dave Quinnan had an affair with his girlfriend, Nurse Jenny Delaney.
  • Andrew Paul played PC Dave Quinnan from 1989 to 2002, when the character left to transfer to SO10. He was involved in a major storyline in 1999 that saw him stabbed on duty after being ambushed by a gang of youths.[12]
  • Lisa Geoghan played PC Polly Page from 1992 to 2004. After assisting a friend's suicide, she was wrongly jailed for murder, but later returned to Sun Hill for a brief stint as a Civilian CAD Officer before resigning.
  • Jeff Stewart played PC Reg Hollis from 1984 to 2008. The character was written out off-screen by having him resign after being traumatised by the death of colleagues in a bomb blast.[13] After appearing in over 1000 episodes, he was controversially axed from the show in 2008, leading a devastated Stewart to attempt suicide on set by slashing his wrists.[14]
  • Graham Cole played PC Tony Stamp from 1984 to 2009. The character was written out as part of a revamp of the show after producers decided that he didn't fit the new format. Cole's last episode, in which he transferred to Hendon as an advanced driving instructor, was shown on 5 November 2009; his departure meant that The Bill had no original characters remaining.[15][16]

Overview

Character Actor Duration Episodes Ranks
Benjamin GayleMicah Balfour2007–2010108P.C.
Dave LittenGary Olsen1983–198612P.C.
Roger ValentineJohn Bowler2004–2010227P.C.
Leon TaylorDominic Power2008–201070P.C.
Kirsty KnightSarah Manners201019P.C.
Mel RyderRhea Bailey2008–201069P.C.
Reg HollisJeff Stewart1984–20081021P.C.
Polly PageLisa Geoghan1992–2004604P.C. (1992–2004) / C.A.D. Officer (2004)
Dan CasperChris Jarvis2005–2007114P.C.
Francis "Taffy" EdwardsColin Blumenau1983–1990111P.C.
Cathy BradfordConnie Hyde2002–200491P.C.
Nate RobertsBen Richards2007–201090P.C.
Jamila BlakeLolita Chakrabarti1996–199982P.C.
Sally ArmstrongAli Bastian2007–200974P.C.
Roz ClarkeHolly Davidson2000–200146P.C.
Robin FrankAshley Gunstock1984–198941P.C.
Timothy AbleMark Haddigan1989–199032P.C.
Ruby BuxtonNicola Alexis2002–200328P.C.
Adam BostockCarl Brincat199421P.C.
Norika DattaSeeta Indrani1989–1998408P.C.
Claire BrindKelly Lawrence1988–198952P.C.
Andrea DunbarNatalie J. Robb2004–200556P.C.
Suzanne FordVicky Gee-Dare1988–199286P.C.
Millie BrownClare Foster2008–200952P.C.
Delia FrenchNatasha Williams1990–199239P.C.
George GarfieldHuw Higginson1989–1999671P.C.
Beth GreenLouisa Lytton2007–200959P.C.
Kerry YoungBeth Cordingly2002–2004133P.C.
Tony StampGraham Cole1984–20091204P.C.
Cameron TaitDaniel MacPherson2003–200475P.C.
Luke AshtonScott Neal1997–1999, 2002–2003126P.C.
Gabriel KentTodd Carty2003–2005118P.C.
Honey HarmanKim Tiddy2003–2007191P.C.
Emma KeaneMelanie Gutteridge2006–200897P.C.
Arun GhirAbhin Galeya2008–200925P.C.
Lewis HardyAml Ameen2006–200769P.C.
Steve HunterJames Lloyd2004–200682P.C.
Lance PowellOfo Uhiara2004–200567P.C.
Vicky HagenSamantha Robson1998–2001148P.C.
Sam HarkerMatthew Crompton1997–2002192P.C.
Donna HarrisLouise Harrison1991–1996178P.C.
Malcolm HaynesEamonn Walker1988–198954P.C.
Ben HaywardBen Peyton2000–200255P.C.
Dave QuinnanAndrew Paul1989–2002710P.C.
Leela KapoorSeema Bowri2004–2007106P.C.
Mike JarvisStephen Beckett1993–1998311P.C.
Debbie KeaneAndrea Mason1995–1998205P.C.
Nick KleinRené Zagger1999–2004199P.C.
Steve LoxtonTom Butcher1990–1997468P.C.
Laura BryantMelanie Kilburn2004–200654P.C.S.O. (2004–2005) /P.C. (2005–2006)
Amber JohannsenMyfanwy Waring2004–200559P.C.
Cathy MarshallLynne Miller1989–1996348P.C.
Gary McCannClive Wedderburn1992–2000388P.C.
Ken MelvinMark Powley1987–1990104P.C.
Gemma OsbourneJane Danson2002–200331P.C.
Pete RamseyNick Reding1988–198949P.C.
Cass RickmanSuzanne Maddock1999–2002180P.C.
Eddie SantiniMichael Higgs1998–199962P.C.
Nick SlaterAlan Westaway1995–1997144P.C.
Ron SmollettNick Stringer1990–199381P.C.
Des TavinerPaul Usher2001–2004135P.C.
Barry StringerJonathan Dow1990–1993160P.C.
Di WorrellJane Wall1999–2002117P.C.
Richard TurnhamChris Humphreys1989–199033P.C.
Phil YoungArin Alldridge1989–199165P.C.
Sally JohnsonJaye Griffiths1991–200372D.I.

PCs timeline

CharacterYears
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Area Car Drivers
P.C. Tony Stamp
P.C. Robin Frank
P.C. Steve Loxton
P.C. Mike Jarvis
P.C. Vicky Hagen
P.C. Des Taviner
P.C. Gemma Osbourne
P.C. Yvonne Hemmingway
P.C. Will Fletcher
P.C. Kirsty Knight
Collators
P.C Reg Hollis
P.C Cathy Marshall
P.C Ron Smollett
P.C Donna Harris
Federation Representative
P.C George Garfield
P.C Barry Stringer
P.C. Nick Klein

Civilian staff

In addition to its large ensemble of police officers The Bill also features supporting actors in auxiliary roles. Jason Barnett, as Crime Scene Examiner Eddie Olosunje, appeared in the series finale "Respect", after appearing regularly from 2008. Moya Brady's character, Robbie Cryer, is notable for being the niece of Sergeant Bob Cryer, played by Eric Richard. Marilyn Chambers, played by Vickie Gates, was engaged to PC Reg Hollis (Jeff Stewart), while Rochelle Barrett, played by Anna Acton, was married to Chief Superintendent Ian Barrett and embarked on an affair with PC Dan Casper.

Overview

Character Actor Duration Episodes Ranks
Eddie OlosunjeJason Barnett2008–201071C.S.E.
Matt HinckleyMark Dexter2006–200730Senior Crown Prosecutor
Jonathan FoxLarry Lamb2004–200522Senior Crown Prosecutor
Roberta CryerMoya Brady2002–200372Station Reception Officer
Marilyn ChambersVickie Gates2003–200564Station Reception Officer
Julian TavellNick Patrick2005–200632Station Reception Officer
Marion LaylandSusan Majolier1988–199948P.A. to Charles Brownlow
Dean McVerryLuke Hamill2003–200653C.A.D. Officer
Mia PerryJo Anne Knowles2006–200722Press Officer
Rochelle BarrettAnna Acton200520Drugs Referral Officer
Margaret BarnesAnnabelle Apsion2004–200520Contract Cleaner

Recurring cast and characters

The Bill features a number of recurring characters, who star alongside the main cast in multiple episodes of the series. Several of these actors are notable for their appearances in other series. Richard Hope (who played Rod Jessop), for example, had previously starred as D.S. Barry Purvis in sister series Murder Investigation Team. Rosie Marcel (who played Louise Larson) would later star in BBC's Holby City as surgeon Jac Naylor, alongside The Bill alums Alex Walkinshaw and Kaye Wragg.

Police officers

Character Actor Duration Episodes Ranks
Trevor HicksMike Burnside1990–199922D.A.C./Assistant Commissioner
Georgia HobbsKazia Pelka2006–200711D.A.C.
Roy PearsonAdam Bareham2004–20055D.A.C.
Lisa KennedyJulie Graham20107Commander
Guy MannionNick Miles1999–200113Chief Superintendent
Jane FitzwilliamMaureen Beattie2002–20039Chief Superintendent
Louise CampbellSarah Winman2003–20053Chief Superintendent
Ian BarrettJohn McArdle20058Chief Superintendent
Stuart LamontSteve Morley1989–200141Sergeant
Amanda ProsserSerena Gordon20058Superintendent
Rowanne MorellTanya Franks2004–200522D.I./D.C.I.
Andrew RossRon Donachie2002–200415D.C.I.
Frank KeaneLorcan Cranitch20067D.C.I.
Gordon WrayClive Wood199013D.C.I.
Paul StrichMark Spalding199513Chief Inspector
Harry HainesGary Whelan1992–199521D.I.
Karen LacyLiz May Brice20084D.I.
Brian KiteSimon Slater198712Inspector
Joseph CorrieRoland Oliver1990–19915Sergeant
Jane KendallLiz Crowther19935Sergeant
Tom BakerVictor Gallucci1990–200127D.C.
Lorna HartSiobhan Redmond2006–200713Crime Scene Examiner
Terry KnowlesAlex Avery2001–20024Special Constable
Colin FairfaxTim Steed20058P.C.S.O.
Abe LyttletonRonnie Cush1985–19868P.C.
Pete MuswellRalph Brown1985–198611P.C.
Danesh PatelSonesh Sira19877P.C.
Nick ShawChris Walker1985–198717P.C.
Michelle HughesGail Abbott1991–199823P.C.
Paul TimpneyRoger Griffiths1999–20007D.S.
Peter CorkTristan Gemmill20016D.S.
Doug WrightAdrian Lukis2006–20076Sergeant
Marc RollinsStefan Booth2004–200518Sergeant
Steve HodgesPete Lee-Wilson200014Detective Superintendent

Civilians

Character Actor Duration Episodes Role
Rod JessopRichard Hope2006–200715Husband of Sgt. June Ackland
Irene RadfordLynda Bellingham200419Adversary of D.C. Rob Thatcher
Louise LarsonRosie Marcel2005–200612Girlfriend of Insp. Dale Smith
Abigail NixonGeorgia Moffett2002–200926Daughter of D.I. Samantha Nixon
Cindy HunterJacqueline Defferary2002–200628Wife of D.S. Phil Hunter
Kristen ShawChristine Stephen-Daly2006–200720Girlfriend of D.C. Zain Nadir
Scott BurnettMatt Bardock200517Husband of P.C. Honey Harman
Nurse Jenny DelaneyLesley McGuire1999–200125Wife of P.C. Dave Quinnan
James TennantNeil Stuke2006–200718Father of missing child Amy Tennant
Dr. Tom KentDavid Quilter1990–199718Police surgeon/forensic analyst

Notable guest stars

This is a list of some of the most notable actors (or actors who later became well known) to have made brief or cameo appearances in The Bill.[17]

  • Keira Knightley (at the start of her career) played child burglar Sheena Rose in a 1995 episode titled "Swan Song".
  • Martin Freeman played Craig Parnell in a 1997 episode.
  • Russell Brand (years before he became well-known) played teenager Billy Case in a 1994 episode titled "Land of the Blind".
  • David Tennant (at the start of his career) played kidnapper Steven Clemens in a 1995 episode called "Deadline".
  • Paul O'Grady – credited as "Paul Savage" – played transvestite prostitute Roxanne in three episodes between 1988 and 1990.
  • Sean Bean (shortly after he graduated) played robber Horace Clark in an episode titled "Long Odds" in 1984.
  • Ralf Little played Tommy Lawson in four episodes in 2001: "Judas Kiss", "Shout", "Aftershock" and "Night Games".
  • Emma Bunton (before she joined the Spice Girls) played the role of Janice in one episode, "Missionary Work", in 1993.
  • Catherine Tate (in her early acting career) appeared in "Give and Take" in 1993 and "Fly on the Wall" in 1994.
  • James McAvoy (in his early acting career) played a Scots runaway named Gavin in an episode titled "Rent" in 1997.
  • Lewis Collins played a stem cell scientist named Dr Peter Allen in an episode in 2002.
  • Lorraine Kelly appeared as herself in 2003 in an episode in which PC Cathy Bradford appeared on her show on GMTV.
  • Roger Daltrey appeared as reformed drug addict Larry Moore in a 1999 episode titled Cracked Up.
  • Charlotte Jordan (in her first television appearance) played Jemma Jackson in 2007 episode "Crash Test".

References

  1. ↑ "The Bill Bios". Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
  2. ↑ "DI Samantha Nixon". The Bill Bios. Archived from the original on 23 November 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  3. ↑ "Inspector Gina gold". The Bill Bios. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  4. ↑ "The Bill Bios". Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  5. ↑ "Sergeant Bob Cryer". The Bill Bios. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  6. ↑ "My arresting career". The Age. Canberra. 17 March 2005. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  7. ↑ "Cops and Clobber". The Guardian. United Kingdom. 8 March 2007. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
  8. ↑ "In pictures: The Bill's June Ackland". BBC News. London. 9 March 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  9. ↑ "DC 'Tosh' Lines". The Bill Bios. Archived from the original on 23 April 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  10. ↑ Hayward, Anthony (4 May 1998). "Obituary: Kevin Lloyd". The Independent. Britain. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
  11. ↑ "DS Jim Carver". The Bill Bios. Archived from the original on 2 September 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  12. ↑ "PC Dave Quinnnan". The Bill Bios. Archived from the original on 12 December 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  13. ↑ "PC Reg Hollis". The Bill Bios. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  14. ↑ "Sacked Bill Star Reassures Fans". BBC News. London. 11 January 2008. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
  15. ↑ "PC Tony Stamp to leave The Bill". BBC News. London. 5 June 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  16. ↑ Deans, Jason (6 November 2009). "The Bill collars 4m for stalwart's low key farewell". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  17. ↑ "The Bill's famous faces". MSN News. Archived from the original on 1 September 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
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