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The Bill (1984 – 2010)

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The BillSeason 14

121 episodes · Jan 1, 1998

A fresh chapter began for the series with Richard Handford stepping in as executive producer, marking a significant shift after Michael Chapman’s long and successful tenure. This change paved the way for exciting discussions with ITV about reviving the show's classic hour-long format – something audiences hadn't seen consistently since 1987. The green light was given, and viewers were treated to twice-weekly installments of extended episodes starting in August. This longer run continued until a later time slot adjustment in 2009. Interestingly, the swift move to an hour meant that some early episodes were initially drafted for the shorter half-hour timeframe. As a result, a few of these unique installments feature two distinct stories, penned by separate writers, creating a fascinating and unexpected narrative jump.

1. Square Peg Round Hole
Jan 1, 1998 · 22m

A raid on a known drug addict goes terribly wrong, and Boulton is inadvertently pricked by the addict’s needle. The encounter leaves the usually unflappable Sun Hill officer shaken, filled with a potent mix of fear and anger, and requiring

2. You Pays Your Money
Jan 2, 1998 · 22m

When a family's unusual quietude surrounding the passing of their landlord catches their attention, Ackland and Quinnan begin to inquire.

3. Hard Cash
Jan 6, 1998 · 22m

Beech and Carver embark on a quest for a thirty thousand pound bounty in currency, vanished from a heist that occurred six years prior.

4. Taking It Easy
Jan 8, 1998 · 22m

The loss of an old man's life savings in a mugging stirred a sense of unease in Boyden and Stamp. They couldn't shake the feeling that the incident was not simply a matter of chance.

5. Villain
Jan 9, 1998 · 22m

Boyden portrays a diminished elder, taken into custody on charges of attempted murder.

6. Forgive & Forget
Jan 13, 1998 · 22m

Boyden and Stamp find themselves tasked with managing a father consumed by vengeance for his son's death.

7. Girl Power
Jan 15, 1998 · 22m

The sight of a young girl bearing a knife for protection within the schoolyard signals to Keane and Stamp that intervention is necessary.

8. Puppy Walk
Jan 16, 1998 · 22m

Stamp possessed a cynical edge, quick to suspect a woman’s tears might mask a calculated performance. Ashton, however, was readily captivated by her allure.

9. Sprog
Jan 20, 1998 · 22m

Stamp and Page regarded Ashton with a degree of skepticism as he hinted at complexities underlying the seemingly straightforward burglary.

10. Out On A Limb
Jan 22, 1998 · 22m

Skase and Proctor face a desperate gamble when an assassin arrives, seeking payment for a debt.

11. Way Out West
Jan 23, 1998 · 22m

Jarvis was riding high on his assignment with the Diplomatic Protection Group, a fact that didn't escape the notice of Stamp and Quinnan. A mischievous idea began to form between them, a scheme to subtly deflate his inflated sense of import

12. Storyboards
Jan 29, 1998 · 22m

The arrival of Eddie Santini, a man of striking presence – tall, dark, and undeniably handsome – sent ripples through Sun Hill. Whispers followed him; a past shrouded in uncertainty hinted at beneath his polished exterior. His entrance spar

13. For Your Love
Jan 30, 1998 · 22m

At Rawton Hall, Charlotte and Egerton assisted a woman who was plagued by unsettling, unsigned messages.

14. Soft In The Head
Feb 3, 1998 · 22m

Following the accident, Ashton vanished. He was simply gone from the scene.

15. Friends In High Places
Feb 5, 1998 · 22m

The theft occurred with audacious swiftness, a car belonging to the wife of a rival Chief Superintendent vanishing from the very presence of Santini and Quinnan.

16. Love's Labours Lost
Feb 6, 1998 · 22m

Proctor and Skase delve into the unsettling case of a woman being stalked by Proctor's former partner.

17. Opposites
Feb 12, 1998 · 22m

A string of robberies plaguing the estate drew Proctor and Carver to the residence of a decidedly peculiar pair.

18. Solicitous
Feb 13, 1998 · 22m

Meadows and Skase encounter a contemporary figure of Robin Hood operating within the city limits of Sun Hill. This individual seems to thrive, actively targeting the wealthy with audacious heists.

19. A Rainy Night In Sun Hill
Feb 17, 1998 · 22m

A chill wind whipped through Canley as Santini found himself partnered with Hollis; the late hour and damp air did little to ease his irritation.

20. Unwarranted
Feb 19, 1998 · 22m

In his haste to apprehend a criminal, Ashton found himself inadvertently breaking the law.

21. A Bit Of Respect
Feb 20, 1998 · 22m

Ackland embarks on a pursuit, determined to intercept a man poised to dispense his own brand of justice.

22. The Parent Trap
Feb 24, 1998 · 22m

Croft found himself perplexed by a young couple who had come seeking the arrest of their daughter.

23. Sudden Death
Feb 26, 1998 · 22m

Ackland and Quinnan investigate a man's fall from his bedroom window, their inquiries leading them to question whether it was truly an accident, or something far more calculated within the confines of the workplace.

24. Back Up
Feb 27, 1998 · 22m

A faulty nose proved a hindrance to Carver, and he found himself in a predicament requiring Beech's assistance.

25. A Little Help
Mar 3, 1998 · 22m

Rawton and Skase begin to suspect they are dealing with a perpetrator of multiple attacks.

26. Guiding Hand
Mar 5, 1998 · 22m

Page and McCann examine what initially seems a simple instance of a child abduction attempt.

27. Good Faith: Part I
Mar 6, 1998 · 22m

In the courtroom, a sharp-witted lawyer deftly outmaneuvered Beech, the proceedings revolving around the case of a notorious robber.

28. Good Faith: Part II
Mar 10, 1998 · 22m

A cycle of retaliatory violence deepens the conflict between competing gangs in Sun Hill.

29. Good Faith: Part III
Mar 12, 1998 · 22m

Beech's entanglement with competing criminal elements deepens.

30. No Doubt About It
Mar 13, 1998 · 22m

Still reeling from a night of excess, Garfield inadvertently injures a bystander while chasing a burglar. However, Monroe remains unconvinced by Garfield’s assessment of a possible suspect.

31. One Of The Gang
Mar 17, 1998 · 22m

Meadows and Daly receive a lead regarding a group of young muggers, but the information originates from an unexpected quarter.

32. Without A Prayer
Mar 19, 1998 · 22m

Detective Garfield and his partner, Keane, investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman discovered in a church hall. They seek to ascertain the cause of her demise.

33. Lucky Find
Mar 20, 1998 · 22m

The disappearance of a girl near the river presents Deakin with a chance to settle a long-standing score.

34. A Little Bit Of Paradise
Mar 24, 1998 · 22m

McCann was dispatched on a quest for a rare and prized bird from a distant land.

35. Daydream Believer
Mar 26, 1998 · 22m

Rawton and Daly begin an inquiry into an attack suffered by someone residing in a nursing home.

36. Powder My Nose
Mar 27, 1998 · 22m

Following a night of excessive drinking, Conway finds himself the subject of a blackmail plot.

37. Bad Feelings
Mar 31, 1998 · 22m

Boulton pursues a man notorious for his attraction to women.

38. Like Family
Apr 2, 1998 · 22m

Quinnan and Blake embark on a search for a French au pair who has been secretly working as a stripper.

39. Shattered
Apr 3, 1998 · 22m

At the funeral of a teenage girl, Cryer finds himself the object of a complaint lodged by the father, consumed by grief.

40. Home Movie
Apr 7, 1998 · 22m

Boyden exposed a clandestine operation producing pornography.

41. Racer
Apr 9, 1998 · 22m

Ashton attempts to offer assistance to a young person seeking to leave a past life of reckless car rides behind.

42. The Scent Of Compassion
Apr 14, 1998 · 22m

Ashton’s deep empathy proves essential to unraveling the complexities of this brutal assault.

43. Driving Me Crazy
Apr 16, 1998 · 22m

Quinnan and Ackland gave chase to a reckless driver, the pursuit fraught with peril.

44. Manhunt
Apr 16, 1998 · 22m

Deakin and Carver find themselves embroiled in a harrowing case of sexual assault. The victim is male. They begin to unravel the complexities of the situation, navigating a deeply sensitive and challenging investigation.

45. Rebel Without A Licence
Apr 21, 1998 · 22m

The relentless pace of a Pontiac, coupled with the presence of three aged James Deans, presented a considerable challenge for Stamp and McCann.

46. Sale Or Return: Part I
Apr 23, 1998 · 22m

Boulton and Carver made for the river, pursuing a client proving remarkably elusive.

47. Sale Or Return: Part II
Apr 24, 1998 · 22m

Boulton and Carver press on with their inquiry into unlawful immigration, their case complicated by the presence of an alluring woman.

48. Target Man
Apr 24, 1998 · 22m

A palpable excitement has seized Sun Hill as the football season unfolds, but Detective Deakin is focused on a more pressing matter. A recent tip provides a promising lead, and with Hollis’s assistance, he feels certain of success.

49. Mixed Feelings
Apr 28, 1998 · 22m

Page embarks on a quest to discover the identity of the mother who abandoned a child. Meanwhile, Boulton and Rawton delve into an incident that appears to be fueled by racial prejudice.

50. Wannabe
May 1, 1998 · 22m

Skase found himself disbelieving of the fourteen-year-old girl, whose intense affection for him had blossomed into accusations leveled against her own parents – accusations of drug dealing.

51. One Small Step
May 5, 1998

On his first assignment alone, Ashton's attention is diverted by a deliberate distraction as a shop nearby is being robbed.

52. Big Brother
May 7, 1998

Boyden briefs new Area Car driver Vicky Hagen on the relief, but her standing is immediately tarnished when Jarvis reveals she reported a friend of his at a different station.

53. Volcano
May 8, 1998

Knowing of the existing tension between Jarvis and Hagen, Cryer nonetheless assigns them to the same vehicle on her first day. The decision proves ill-fated; after she fails to apprehend a suspect, Jarvis derisively calls her a "stupid cow"

54. Money Talks
May 12, 1998

A rapport develops between Boyden and Ashton's mother.

55. Brighton Rocks: Part I
May 14, 1998

Beech secures an expenses-paid excursion to Brighton with Skase, but the evening unfolds far from his expectations.

56. Brighton Rocks: Part II
May 15, 1998

Skase successfully convinces the Brighton CID to assist in locating the missing Beech.

57. The Hare & The Tortoise
May 19, 1998

A disagreement arises between Stamp and Hagen regarding the qualities of an accomplished driver in urban settings.

58. The Better Man
May 21, 1998

Daly and Carver pursue leads in the case of a young man, a drug addict, believed to have violently assaulted a police officer. They seek concrete evidence to build a case against him.

59. Red Herrings
May 22, 1998

A whisper reached Carver and Proctor – a report of pilfered fish. They reacted with practiced efficiency, heading towards the source of the disturbance.

60. Under The Grill
May 26, 1998

Boulton felt a distinct lack of enthusiasm at the prospect of an interview training course with Hollis, but the arrangement offered him a welcome opportunity for retribution against a former colleague.

61. The Stork
May 28, 1998

Keane and Garfield investigate claims that a leader within a New Age cult is pressuring underage girls into sexual encounters.

62. One Of Us
May 29, 1998

A wave of disbelief washed over Carver as the woman’s accusation hung in the air, naming his friend from the adjacent station as a perpetrator of indecent acts.

63. Room To Manoeuvre
Jun 2, 1998

Boulton and Hollis were both chasing the same culprit.

64. Out Of Hand
Jun 4, 1998

Santini and Keane delve into a perplexing attack.

65. Watching The Detectives
Jun 5, 1998

Rawton and Deakin find themselves drawn into the perplexing vanishing of a woman, one whose recent efforts have focused on securing the release of her husband from prison.

66. A People Person
Jun 9, 1998

Tosh Lines and June Ackland find themselves investigating the death of someone they once knew.

67. Spray
Jun 16, 1998

Responding to a cry for help, Harker hastened to the woman's side, but his intervention brought him unforeseen difficulties, stemming from his deployment of CS gas.

68. Three Cheers
Jun 19, 1998

Hollis, once lauded for his capture of a notorious cat burglar, found himself the object of ridicule when a complaint arose about him flinging his lunch into a nearby garden. The burglar, requesting an interview with Hollis, saw an opportun

69. Up For Trouble
Jun 23, 1998

The day is coming when Hollis will receive his commendation, though those who work alongside him privately disagree with the honor.

70. The Bus Driver's Prayer
Jun 25, 1998

A wave of disbelief washed over Page as a man appeared at the front desk, a firearm visible in his hand. He declared he had shot someone and abandoned him to die.

71. Loving Memory
Jun 26, 1998

Driven by a recent attempt on his own life, Cryer revisits a cold case that has long remained unresolved.

72. Stop
Jul 1, 1998

A shadow of suspicion falls upon Hollis; Boulton believes him implicated in a string of recent break-ins.

73. Deep Secret
Jul 2, 1998

In Sun Hill, the discovery of a wrecked World War II Spitfire brings Garfield into contact with a promising young journalist.

74. The Whip Hand
Jul 9, 1998

Joining forces with Quinnan, Datta begins an investigation into a case of domestic abuse, and is unexpectedly approached with an offer by Monroe.

75. Bang!
Jul 10, 1998

A thorough search of the prisoner was overlooked by Harker and Keane, a lapse that ultimately resulted in their own apprehension, held at gunpoint alongside Boyden.

76. Unlicensed
Jul 14, 1998

Skase and Rawton begin an inquiry into a woman’s allegations of harassment by a former romantic partner.

77. Vacant Possession
Jul 16, 1998

Boyden and Page examine a death caused by suffocation, seeking to determine if the paving stone positioned on the chimney was the result of a deliberate killing.

78. Sucking Eggs
Jul 17, 1998

Beech and Carver were called upon to examine the disappearance of a grandfather clock.

79. Tainted Love: Part I
Jul 21, 1998

A sense of boundless possibility buoyed her as she left the confines of the shared house, stepping into a new chapter with a boyfriend. She remained blissfully unaware of the shadows in his past, the hidden history that lingered beneath his

80. Tainted Love: Part II
Jul 23, 1998

Boulton requested that Page observe her boyfriend discreetly.

81. Tainted Love: Part III
Jul 24, 1998

Haunted by the sense that she had undone Boulton’s work, how could Page maintain any connection with Danny?

82. Cooking
Jul 28, 1998

Greig’s application for tenure was denied. Seeking a diversion, he joined forces with Deakin to look into claims made by an inmate regarding his newly paroled cellmate's involvement in drug trafficking.

83. Fighting Chance
Jul 30, 1998

Garfield and Quinnan harbor a deep concern for a boxer who has vanished, leaving behind his young child.

84. King Of The Road
Aug 4, 1998

Hollis proposed repurposing an abandoned caravan into a mobile police station.

85. Wrong Place Wrong Time
Aug 6, 1998

Hagen and Harker find themselves hampered by a witness whose credibility is questionable.

86. One Man Two Faces
Aug 11, 1998

A bitter dispute erupted between McCann and Santini following a brutal attack on a young Black man.

87. Shoot The Messenger
Aug 13, 1998

Boulton found himself taken, a victim of a man seeking retribution. The abductor was a former convict, harboring a deep resentment.

88. Too Little Too Late
Aug 20, 1998

Skase and Daly examine an assault that occurred outside a gay club, yet a crucial witness proves hesitant to offer their testimony.

89. Deep End
Aug 25, 1998

Detective Constable Rosie Fox is newly assigned to partner with PC Eddie Santini on a case: the discovery of a deceased individual on the Thames' banks. A friction quickly develops between the two as they navigate their investigation, sugge

90. The Party's Over
Aug 27, 1998

P.C. Santini attempted an apology to W.P.C. Fox for overstepping boundaries the previous night, but he rebuffed her, telling him to leave her alone. Obtaining his address from CAD, Santini paid a visit, only to be met with a cold refusal. F

91. Bang Bang You're Dead
Aug 28, 1998

A migraine kept W.P.C. Fox from duty, but she made her way to the relief’s paintball charity challenge. There, Santini continued his pattern of bullying and humiliation. Her plea to avoid being partnered with him was denied, and they were a

92. Team Spirit
Sep 1, 1998

W.P.C. Fox lodged a formal complaint against P.C. Santini.

93. Urgent Assistance
Sep 15, 1998

Police Constable Stamp was involved in a serious incident resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The collision occurred while he was reversing the patrol car down a one-way street in response to an urgent call for assistance. The atmospher

94. Taking Sides
Sep 22, 1998

Stamp attends the funeral of the pedestrian he had struck, but finds himself met with thinly veiled hostility. Later that day, he and Quinnan apprehend the driver of a limousine assembled from mismatched parts, and unexpectedly find themsel

95. Deadly Impact
Sep 29, 1998

The courtroom held its breath as Stamp’s trial reached its crucial stage. Though Quinnan had been called to testify against him, his barrister maintained a quiet confidence in his client's eventual acquittal. A witness’s testimony, meticulo

96. Big Day
Oct 6, 1998

Beech and Conway were present at a police ceremony, there to receive medals recognizing years of dedicated service and exemplary conduct. Beech was taken aback to discover that an old acquaintance had transferred to the C.I.B., and was pres

97. Making Up
Oct 13, 1998

Hagen assumes the guise of a prostitute to ensnare a solicitor who has been peddling counterfeit passports, and a violent man he aided in evading bail. Skase captures several fabricated photographs depicting Hagen and Harker engaged in a dr

98. The Cross
Oct 20, 1998

Detective Boulton is assigned a new partner, DC Kerry Holmes, to investigate a gang suspected of acquiring bicycles with cheques stolen during an armed robbery. Boulton is eager to question Michael Duggan, a key figure who has long eluded a

99. Cast No Shadow
Oct 27, 1998

Boulton’s inquiry begins with a young girl who is accosted and assaulted on her walk home from school. Her father, a property developer, has been embroiled in difficulties with a local gang involved in pub protection. Unable to pinpoint the

100. Betrayal
Oct 29, 1998

Boulton and Carver returned to Sun Hill with Burnside in custody, but their arrival was met with a fierce pursuit. Two armed men attempted to prevent Burnside from revealing details of Hyde's operation. Meadows learned that Burnside had bee

101. All For One
Oct 30, 1998

Santini arrives first at the scene of a severe car crash, and earns a measure of local acclaim with his courageous plunge into the river to stabilize the vehicle, which was precariously close to the water's edge. The driver, however, reveal

102. Trial Run
Nov 3, 1998

Skase feigned illness to take on a private security assignment: protecting the two teenage sons of a wealthy Asian aristocrat. During a shopping excursion, one of the boys absconded, making off with his Mercedes. As Harker and Page spotted

103. Section F
Nov 6, 1998

Meadows and Conway find themselves in competition for a promotion, both acutely aware of an upcoming inspection from Area. This pressure fuels a series of events, some darkly humorous, others perilously dangerous. The deliberate sabotage of

104. Bad Chemistry
Nov 10, 1998

A woman, brutally attacked and left for dead in her flat, draws the attention of Holmes. Initially, suspicion falls upon her landlord, Jamie Morgan, but a subsequent argument between the victim and her boyfriend leads to his arrest for crim

105. Dog Eat Dog
Nov 13, 1998

Cryer arrives at the scene of a brutal attack: a woman, a prostitute, had been slashed across the face with a machete and was now hospitalized. The prime suspect, Alvin Morton, had been released from prison a mere ten days prior, and Cryer

106. Indiscretion
Nov 17, 1998

The fire at the sex cinema club was a spectacle. Reports indicated an enraged patron had set the building ablaze after being denied entry. But the truth proved far more disturbing. The perpetrator had been caught in the act, watching two fo

107. The Rate For The Job
Nov 20, 1998

Following a dispute between Beech and Daly, Meadows urges Deakin to adopt a more direct involvement in their cases. The three CID sergeants are all facing difficulties. Daly's operation targeting a known purveyor of stolen goods is derailed

108. For Interest Only
Nov 24, 1998

A simmering anger rose within Brownlow as a local journalist sought him out, spurred by a recent article in the CPS journal concerning a case from two decades past. The matter concerned an armed jewelry robbery; Ray Catton, the prime suspec

109. The Fat Lady Sings
Nov 27, 1998

While on patrol, Quinnan disregards a desperate plea for assistance from an enigmatic opera singer. Later, he is consumed by regret, dismissing several cries for help as he attempts to locate her. Meanwhile, Holmes is occupied with a person

110. Too Many Cooks
Dec 1, 1998

Monroe is summoned to investigate a serious allegation against an officer from Stafford Row; the complainant claims the officer offered her leniency in exchange for sexual favors. Simultaneously, Brownlow is present at a fundraising dinner

111. Team Play
Dec 4, 1998

Rawton and Lennox begin an investigation following a violent attack on a nurse at her residence. Initially, a single witness can only identify someone vaguely near the scene, but Lennox is unwilling to depend on the victim's identification.

112. Heat & Light
Dec 8, 1998

Boulton and Holmes are called to investigate the latest in a series of arson attacks. When forensic evidence links the rebellious teenager Adam Marrs to a prior fire, he is questioned and confesses to all the recent incidents. However, a pr

113. Ticking Clocks
Dec 10, 1998

Boulton and Holmes investigate the abduction of a newborn infant from a hospital room. Security footage offers scant clues to the abductor's identity, prompting Boulton to request the assistance of Detective Sergeant Viv Hunt, a profiler kn

114. Strange Bedfellows
Dec 11, 1998

Burnside brought a notorious figure to Sun Hill: Carl Jones, a convicted child sex offender. His early parole was contingent upon revealing the location of a missing boy’s body from eight years prior, and identifying those responsible. Burn

115. Live & Ticking
Dec 15, 1998

Hollis observed a group of young men loitering near a phone booth, their behavior marked by a palpable unease. As he approached to inquire, the phone booth detonated; a volatile homemade bomb had been planted within. Moments later, a second

116. All The Lonely People
Dec 17, 1998

Rawton assumes the guise of a solitary soul in pursuit of a potential serial killer responsible for three deaths. The only individual capable of identifying the suspect is an unreliable chef, whose description offers little clarity. When Ra

117. The Personal Touch
Dec 18, 1998

Beech is asked for a favor by gangster Jimmy Smith after his home has been broken into. But when Smith’s girlfriend is also attacked and her house ransacked, Burnside from the crime squad steps in to investigate. The recent burglaries are t

118. Time Gentlemen Please
Dec 21, 1998

Under the guise of landlord and landlady, Daly and Rawton infiltrate a local pub, their mission to expose a gang running protection rackets across the town's nightlife. Daly cultivates a relationship with a minor criminal, who discreetly of

119. Puzzled
Dec 22, 1998

Quinnan’s inquiry begins when his veterinarian is compelled to treat a dog that has been injected with heroin. Quinnan apprehends the owner with cannabis, but the man steadfastly refuses to disclose how the animal was harmed. Simultaneously

120. Christmas Star
Dec 24, 1998

Santini and Page are investigating a hit-and-run that left a young girl injured. Santini tracks down the car's owner, but the man vehemently denies any involvement. Unpersuaded, Santini proceeds with an arrest. As the girl recovers in the h

121. S.A.D.
Dec 31, 1998

The return to work after the Christmas break brought a surprising lull. Boyden, however, received a welcome interruption in the form of Mrs. Bourne, bearing a batch of her celebrated local mince pies for the team. The quiet was soon shatter

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