
The Bill — Season 18
The warm weather was a welcome comfort as Des Taviner and Reg Hollis rode in the Area Car, their relaxation abruptly shattered by the arrival of Sergeant Craig Gilmore. He offered no patience for their explanations, simply demanding they re…
At Knowles’ funeral, Sergeant Craig Gilmore’s remarks about the deceased’s fondness for flirting drew a ripple of discomfort through the assembled mourners. Afterward, Superintendent Tom Chandler attempted to console Knowles’ mother, but wa…
Although the Saab implicated in the murder has been located, the investigation remains slow. The car's owner is identified as Paul King, but police discovering his flat find him deceased, a gunshot wound his cause of death. Neighbors recall…
Detectives Dave Quinnan and Polly Page were searching for Shauna Russell, a young woman with Down's Syndrome who had been reported missing by her mother, Annie, and sister Natalie. They located her in an underground car park, finding her in…
When graves are desecrated, Detective Cathy Bradford approaches the case with fierce determination, but she quickly finds herself in conflict with the irate Dave Quinnan. [Source: Radio Times]
At the local gym, PC Cathy Bradford worries that Marti Hunt is being pushed too hard by her father, Barry Hunt, who also owns the establishment. As she departs, Bradford agrees to watch for a petty thief who has been plaguing the gym. Back …
Boyden arrived at the scene of the RTA, finding wreckage from an HGV scattered across the road. He noted that several refrigerator and freezer units had holes in their bases. Stamp and Quinnan encountered a group of men dispersing from the …
Disguised as a married couple managing the hotel, Page and Quinnan were surrounded by Carver and Hollis, along with immigration agent Petrit, who played the roles of their staff. Meanwhile, Stamp maintained his cover as an HGV driver for th…
The fragile progress of their endeavor threatened to unravel once more when Petrit announced his intention to find his missing sister. Acting on a tip from a young woman at a café, he and Carver sought out a pool hall, but the doorman prove…
With Hollis at his side, Petrit tracks down his sister Nicola, who has been forced into prostitution by Berisha. They are met with resistance from her fellow workers at the brothel when Petrit refuses to leave her, compelling Hollis to reve…
The aftermath of Quinnan’s proposal left Page reeling, yet deeply unsettled by his veiled threats. He’d mentioned a transfer to SO10, a prospect he’d pursue should she reject him. As the immigration case neared its conclusion, Berisha mater…
When Bradford’s new roommate is brutally assaulted outside a nearby hotel, he throws himself into finding the perpetrator. Simultaneously, Stamp and Page are investigating a surge of credit card fraud in the district. Page, deeply affected …
Webb and Spears gave chase to a stolen vehicle across the sprawling Jasmine Allen Estate, and in the car's interior, they discovered firearms concealed beneath the seat. The vehicle’s registration led them to Michael Bowker, recently releas…
Carver and Ackland are called to a string of burglaries, each victim having recently returned from a holiday booked with the same travel agent. Carver recalls a criminal record associated with one of the agent's employees and immediately fi…
Stamp and Rickman followed the trail of a stolen Porsche to a secluded lock-up. Inside, they discovered a systematic process of applying false license plates to high-value vehicles. A nagging doubt arose when one of the car owners, an accou…
Bradford and Taviner begin an inquiry when an ice cream van is hijacked by a gunman with a peculiar fondness for Clint Eastwood’s pronouncements. The incident quickly connects to a string of burglaries targeting jewellers, and to the theft …
Taviner and Hollis encounter several unsettling incidents connected to two young men from the area, yet fail to apprehend either of them. Monroe organizes a collection for Conway, and while Chandler offers a generous contribution, Taviner i…
Superintendent Tom Chandler intoned the names of those lost and wounded, striving for composure before the assembled public and press. Sergeants June Ackland, Matt Boyden, and Craig Gilmore were left to grapple with the daunting task of inf…
A minute of silence, held with quiet reverence, marked the lives lost in the fire as Detective Sergeant Debbie McAllister diligently sought evidence against Peter Grace, a known safecracker. He awaited her in the reception area, a smug expr…
PC Jim Carver bristles at the insinuations that the fire was deliberate. He approaches his interview at MIT confident in his innocence, but is thrown off balance when questioned about his conversation with Sergeant June Ackland immediately …
The day of the memorial service arrived, and Superintendent Chandler resolved to deliver a speech that would resonate. As Des carried the Met Standard down the aisle, a heavier burden weighed on him than the book itself. He’d just been assi…
A palpable tension hangs over Sun Hill. Rumors circulate that the bomber’s confessor requires police protection en route to Barton Street station, and numerous officers vie for access to him. Detective Chief Inspector Alex Cullen remains un…
A sex worker, a wealthy expatriate, his former wife, her new husband, and a handful of pilfered girocheques coalesce into a conspiracy that DC Eva Sharpe refuses to abandon. Sergeant Craig Gilmore certainly doesn't anticipate Eva’s relentle…
PC Nick Klein and Cass Rickman spent half the night back at the station after an arrest outside a club still thick with the scent of ecstasy. They maintained a professional facade in front of the relief officers, but the effort was taking i…
Acting Inspector Matt Boyden assigned Jim and June to investigate a recurring prowler at a woman’s residence. She seemed significantly more responsive to the male officers, and Sergeant June Ackland became convinced the woman was fabricatin…
Following a violent armed robbery that resulted in the shooting of a security guard, two men are brought in for questioning. They appear to share a personal connection, including a wife, yet their partnership in crime seems devoid of affect…
Frankie Steele, a man weathered by a life of crime, seeks out DCI Jack Meadows at Sun Hill with a peculiar request: to dissuade his youngest son, Toby, from following in his footsteps. The proposition is couched in secrecy; Frankie wishes t…
Detective Chief Inspector Tony Stamp assembles a Sun Hill team for a match against a group of young offenders. He faces the considerable challenge of convincing Cass she is their secret advantage, all while preventing Matt Boyden and Craig …
Craig begins his day initiating a formal complaint against Matt following last week’s homophobic remarks, but Sergeant June Ackland dissuades him. She murmurs, “There’s no better teacher than experience,” and a subtle gesture towards Matt e…
DC Ken Drummond arrived for his first day at Sun Hill, fresh from Barton Street. He stepped directly from a burger van into the heart of CID, immediately sensing the simmering tensions between Debbie and Eva, and DI Alex Cullen’s struggle t…
Police Constable Luke Ashton returns to Sun Hill after a three-year absence, but his first day back quickly descends into disappointment, and it’s evident he won't be receiving any preferential treatment, particularly from Sergeant Craig Gi…
PC Luke Ashton chafed under the shadow of his superior, Sgt Craig Gilmore, desperate to demonstrate his worth. Yet, Gilmore seemed intent on keeping him at arm's length. Opportunity presented itself when Gilmore, investigating a homophobic …
Inspector Gina Gold finds herself in a difficult position when a solicitor lodges a complaint against her decidedly unconventional policing techniques. Though, one might argue that kneeing a thug in the groin is hardly unorthodox. Luke is b…
PC Luke Ashton disregarded Sergeant Craig Gilmore's orders, instead pursuing a gunman after hearing a gunshot. He vanished from sight, and a second shot echoed through the air, deepening Gilmore’s concern beyond professional duty. Cass pers…
Des’s blackmailer began to ratchet up the pressure. Having already delivered the initial payment, he realized his only options were intimidation or confession – neither of which seemed promising for his career in the Police Force. The tight…
The celebratory pub crawl for Reg’s engagement took an unexpected turn when news broke – he’d won the lottery. A wave of disbelief and elation washed over the syndicate members as they mentally replayed the millions, each imagining its poss…
Lee Dwyer arrives at Sun Hill with his mother and stepfather, determined to make a grave accusation against Tony Stamp. The claim sends shockwaves through the team, fracturing their loyalties as evidence increasingly suggests Stamp’s guilt.…
The newly assigned Detective Sergeant wasted no time making an impression, quickly accumulating arrests. He openly flirted with the wives of those he investigated and disregarded established protocol. He was considered a difficult man to ma…
Following their shared night, June cautioned Jim to maintain discretion, a remark that further provoked him. She then stirred him with the suggestion he relinquish his position as the Dwyer family liaison officer to TDC Brandon Kane. Lee Dw…
Lee Dwyer finds himself once again embroiled with the police, this time for vandalizing a local store. Is he simply predisposed to trouble, or is this a desperate plea for assistance? Meanwhile, TDC Brandon Kane, newly assigned as Lee’s Fam…
Inspector Gina Gold is resolved to apprehend a serial flasher who has been preying on young women, but the CID are stretched thin. Does a woman like her have the luxury of hesitation? She is determined to ensure his capture, yet the CID are…
Robbie Cryer, the new Front Desk Officer at Sun Hill, quickly unnerves her colleagues. The seasoned officers are unsettled by her unsettlingly perceptive understanding of their personal lives. It seems Reg may have encountered a colleague s…
The Sun Hill officers find themselves charged with safeguarding a laboratory dedicated to foetal research from angry protestors. Dr. Allen voices his concern that the police presence is insufficient for his protection. Though resources are …
Reggie, come home. All is forgiven. Des has been haunted by shadows ever since Simpson’s threats began to encompass his partner, Reg. He’s nearing the end of his ability to justify remaining within the precinct, but the two are dispatched t…
Kerry Young’s day had a poor start, but it would only worsen with the assignment: a full shift with Des. He desperately needed a partner, yet his last one seemed to have vanished without a trace. Detective Reg Hollis was missing, and Detect…
The day of Simpson’s trial dawned with a city-wide hunt for Reggie Babe. In Sun Hill’s streets, no effort was spared in the desperate search for him. Police Constable Reg Hollis, terrified and chained, faced imminent peril, utterly at the m…
A shift arrives at CID with the introduction of Detective Sergeant Samantha Nixon, who swiftly demonstrates a keen talent for criminal profiling – a relentless pursuit of every detail. Methodical and driven, she leaves no possibility unexpl…
Following a chaotic car crash that left one man hospitalized, Luke and Craig find themselves pursuing a perplexing line of inquiry, desperately seeking a clear fault to assign. Luke is striving to disregard the Sergeant’s persistent attempt…
A frantic call reached the precinct from a nearby almshouse, reporting unsettling nocturnal occurrences. Warden Joanna struggled to manage the institution's peculiar inhabitants, especially a cantankerous old man named Rueben and his anxiou…
Detective Superintendent Phil Hunter holds PC Nick Klein in a precarious position, possessing security footage of him using cocaine in a nightclub. Hunter then escalates the undercover operation by orchestrating a drug raid on the very clu…
PC Nick Klein is gripped by fear. The undercover operation has spiralled beyond control, and DS Phil Hunter's relentless ambition shows no sign of waning. Back at the station, DCI Jack Meadows begins to suspect the reason for the raid’s fai…
Police Constable Kerry Young faces imminent peril when a routine visit to a home escalates into a harrowing hostage situation. Every ounce of Kerry’s training is tested as inquiries reveal her bound and confined. The situation deepens with …
A second body has been discovered along the Thames. Nick implores Cass to investigate, to determine if it is someone he knows. Witnessing club girl Sandie being forcibly removed from Mick Mortimer’s office has left Nick deeply disturbed. Sa…
A rape allegation has shaken Sun Hill. The accused is Superintendent Tom Chandler, a man well-known within the precinct. News of his arrest spreads quickly. DCI Jack Meadows struggles to conceal a sense of grim satisfaction, while Inspector…
Desperation is tightening its grip on Tom. He and Debbie share another clandestine moment in the bathroom, but this time, he kneels before her. The accusation of rape leveled against Superintendent Anne Merrick is gaining momentum. Only Deb…
A major investigation has begun at Sun Hill, as the Murder Investigation Team mounts a response to a series of serial killings. Three women have been discovered, each bearing the horrific marks of abduction, torture, strangulation, and a ch…
The discovery of a decomposing body in a flat presents PCs Tony Stamp and Gary Best with a challenging task: locating the missing wife. A worried neighbor hasn't seen her in weeks and expresses concern, while colleagues at the deceased’s wo…
Detective Constable Duncan Lennox is tasked with surveillance, hunting Sun Hill’s relentless serial killer. Though his attention often drifts to observing the Acting D.I., the city’s predator remains free, and the police are eager for any v…
The day of Anne Merrick’s funeral dawned, and a fresh wave of distress washed over her daughter, Jennie, with the unwelcome arrival of unexpected guests.
The MIT have identified a new suspect in the serial killings: Martin Porter, a duty solicitor and former fiancé of PC Kerry Young. Young and PC Ashton are kept uninformed of Porter's arrest while they manage a case of criminal damage at an …
Tom Chandler sought to bolster his reputation through marriage to Debbie McAllister. Meanwhile, Jack Meadows made a desperate attempt to prevent Debbie from proceeding with the wedding. And Mickey Webb discovered a painful betrayal at the h…
The morning after her wedding, McAllister lies in ruins, the aftermath of Tom’s assault a fresh wound. Elsewhere, Mickey Webb and Jack Meadows are poised to expose the truth about Chandler's rape of Louise Marsden, when an unexpected acquai…
The gun fell silent as Tom ended his life. In the aftermath, Jack Meadows and Debbie McAllister stumbled from Chandler’s office, faces etched with disbelief. Tony Stamp swiftly escorted Debbie to the hospital, where she awaited the arrival …
The weight of Des’s volatile temper presses heavily on Reg Hollis, and he can’t help but wonder if Taviner’s stress leave offered any respite. For a fleeting moment, however, Taviner’s spirits lift at the sight of the new PC, Gemma Osbourne…
The Thames’s banks yielded the body of the fourth victim, a grim confirmation of Peter Baxter’s chilling prophecy. Despite Baxter’s confession and intimate knowledge of the crimes, Acting DI Nixon found himself increasingly troubled by the …
The morning of Kerry Young and Luke Ashton’s engagement party arrives, and Gilmore still harbors a quiet longing for the man who will soon be her husband. Across Sun Hill, whispers circulate about a prostitute preying on her clients. A youn…
A shadow has fallen over the Bronte estate, where drug dealers and gangs have taken hold, igniting a fierce struggle for dominance between rival factions. Sergeant June Ackland begins an inquiry when a resident reports a young boy being exp…
Adam Okaro arrived at Sun Hill with a presence that quickly commanded attention. His first days were marked by a significant event: the disruption of a plot to abduct a child, an incident that immediately established him as a capable and de…
With the arrival of new Superintendent Adam Okaro at Sun Hill, his initial directive sparks considerable media attention: the Bronte Estate is to be declared off-limits to his officers. Okaro subsequently convenes a meeting with local offic…
Detective Constable Kerry Young begins receiving a string of unsettling calls, each one a veiled warning against marrying Detective Constable Luke Ashton. On her first day, Detective Constable Ruby Buxton gives a tour of the Bronte Estate t…
Detective Inspector Samantha Nixon is consumed by the hunt for Sun Hill’s serial killer when the disappearance of a young woman, Vicki Casson, throws a new complication into her pursuit. A website discovered by Simon Kitson offers the lates…
A pall of tension descends as police respond to a nanny's frantic report: her vehicle has been stolen, the children she was watching still within. An investigation sparked by a bank manager’s arrival at St Hugh’s reveals a disturbing realit…
Acting DI Samantha Nixon is consumed by fear, desperately searching for her missing daughter, Abi. The chilling possibility that Abi may be the serial killer’s next victim haunts her every step. Meanwhile, TDC Brandon Kane finds himself une…
Detective Inspector Gina Gold and PC Gemma Osbourne arrived at a local school responding to rumors of drug dealing. There, Osbourne encountered Caroline Cotton, a teacher friend, who shared a pornographic tape she had confiscated from a stu…
Debbie McAllister’s postpartum depression distorts her perception when a father attempts to shield his son from schizophrenia. DCI Jack Meadows is troubled by her demeanor and calls upon Eva Sharpe for assistance in persuading Debbie to ret…
PC Des Taviner and PC Gemma Osbourne voice their discontent at being removed from traffic duty. Inspector Gina Gold offers a stark assessment: had they been civilians, their reckless car race would have resulted in imprisonment. However, th…
Detective Cass Rickman is taken captive, transported to a warehouse shrouded in darkness. When the blindfold is withdrawn, she finally learns the identity of the Sun Hill killer. But will her colleagues locate her in time to prevent tragedy…
The lingering effects of the previous night’s celebration vanish as Cass Rickman’s handbag is discovered abandoned on the street. Concern for her safety extends beyond Nick Klein; a body recovered from the Thames casts a pall over the city,…
A pall of shock hangs over the station following Cass’s murder. Simon Kitson faces charges for the serial killings, and forensic evidence from his vehicle paints a bleak picture of his future. Overwhelmed by pressure from Nick Klein and a v…
The discovery of Simon Kitson’s body in his cell leaves PC Nick Klein consumed by guilt. However, his distress sharpens when Simon’s sister appears at Cass Rickman's funeral, triggering a fierce reaction in Nick. The Sun Hill team gathers f…
Inspector Gina Gold finds herself on Superintendent Adam Okaro's displeasure after the department store operation went awry. Police Constable Gemma Osbourne is involved with Melanie, an informant from Marilyn Costello’s club where she is wo…
The days dwindle towards PC Luke Ashton and PC Kerry Young’s wedding, yet a shadow hangs over Sun Hill. Ron Gregory, the precinct's most formidable antagonist, holds DS Hunter firmly in his grasp, but the implications for Phil are grave. Me…
Detective Constable Cathy Bradford uncovers evidence of child abuse implicating Brandon Kane’s son, and resorts to blackmail to compel a teacher to prioritize the investigation. Her scheme unravels, however, when Brandon and his ex-wife, Ta…

