
The Bill — Season 21
The day Sun Hill hosted its first same-sex wedding, PC Lance Powell vanished. Two of his friends, Hal Richards and Dennis Simpson, had abducted him, driven by a misguided attempt to 'cure' him of his homosexuality. CCTV footage captured the…
Detective Superintendent Ramani De Costa and Detective Constable Suzie Sim investigate whether Ben, the brother of Detective Constable Terry Perkin, is abusing children. Bradley confesses that his father touches him, though he wonders if he…
Neil and Jack arrived at Sergeant Hugh's intending to question suspect Roland O'Brien, only to find themselves unexpectedly immersed in a hostage situation. They were quickly apprehended and bound in the boiler room by O'Brien's son, a man …
With his departure from the series looming, actor Mark Wingett considers the twenty-one years he spent embodying Jim Carver at Sun Hill. He traces the character's journey from an idealistic young constable to Detective Constable, charting a…
Humiliated after a release on bail, DS De Costa returns to Sun Hill. DC Perkins speeds to Margaret Barnes’s house, finding her in a state of increasing distress and contemplating suicide. His intervention to stop her results in a violent at…
Margaret Barnes is transported to a hospital, where a nurse observes that the blood staining her clothing does not correspond to the injuries she sustained. Detective Sergeant De Costa, realizing that Detective Constable Perkins has been st…
Superintendent Okaro arrives at the funeral, a somber occasion marking the loss of his wife, son, and daughter. Inspector Gold offers him solace, but her words only deepen his sorrow; she reveals she is battling cancer. Meanwhile, PC Powell…
Detective Superintendent Nixon pressed Detective Superintendent Hunter regarding Kate Maltby’s pregnancy. Hunter, in turn, lashed out at his younger brother Steve, accusing him of a breach of trust. Superintendent Okaro and Inspector Gold s…
Detective Chief Inspector Zain Nadir remains confident his identity remains concealed. Superintendent Adam Okaro grants him permission to meet with drug dealer Joshua Armstrong. The unexpected appearance of an armed individual on a motorcyc…
PC Casper endured a deeply embarrassing encounter with three rough youths. Later, attempting to salvage his reputation, he recounted to PC Johannsen that he had been threatened with a knife. At the close of his shift, he sought comfort from…
Detective Inspector Morell examines the suspected abduction of Police Constable Harman by her new husband, Scott Burnett, only to discover she has left with him willingly, and they are making preparations to sail for France. Meanwhile, Cons…
An investigation is underway regarding the circumstances surrounding Police Constable Hemmingway’s use of her weapon against Lee Thomas, who later succumbed to his injuries. Superintendent Okaro questions PC Harman, who maintains she was ab…
PC Harman has the option to withdraw her resignation, though her husband, Scott Burnett, attempts suicide while incarcerated. PC Hemmingway is suspended pending an investigation into the death of Lee Thomas, a situation that casts doubt amo…
Sergeant Ackland instigated a brief uprising following the suspension of PC Hemmingway. Superintendent Okaro attempted to avert a potential strike by the relief officers, reminding them of their professional obligations and offering a compr…
Bryant, a member of the PCSO, uncovers evidence that the boy tormenting her son, Liam, is involved in drug dealing at school. Meanwhile, DS Nixon continues his exasperation with DC Masters. DI Manson intensifies his pressure on DC Best to w…
Sergeant Smith responds to a car-jacking, finding himself drawn to the victim, Louise Larson, the wife of a prominent local gangster. Meanwhile, Police Constables Johannsen and Harman are dispatched to apprehend a gang involved in cash mach…
PCs Valentine and Casper intervened in a violent altercation between two longtime friends, and now face the fallout when one of the men is stabbed. DC Nadir is pursuing a case against gangster Pete Larson, while Sgt Smith has been involved …
Superintendent Okaro finds little progress in his efforts to improve road safety. D.C. Perkins’s nephew provides testimony that implicates his father. Sergeant Smith maintains his association with a woman connected to organized crime. Polic…
During a raid targeting a gang believed to be dealing in stolen property, Detective Constable Best is shot in the back. Detective Sergeant Hunter makes a solemn promise to bring the perpetrator to justice who assaulted his pregnant former p…
The Acting Detective Chief Constable survived the shooting, though the possibility remains that he will suffer paralysis. Reconnecting with his estranged mother, he resolves to return to Manchester. Detective Chief Inspector Meadows and CID…
Superintendent Okaro submitted his resignation following the circulation of photographs depicting him smoking with Isaac Collins to the Metropolitan Police. However, unknown to his superiors, Okaro had been working undercover for the Nation…
Neil received from Jo and Suzie a collection of photographs that cast a damning light on his father-in-law. Meanwhile, Ross Trescot pleaded with June to withdraw the charges of rape.
Neil Manson discovers that his father-in-law, Roy Pearson – a retired Deputy Assistant Commissioner – is the target of blackmail, stemming from his past association with underage boys.
Detectives Hemmingway and Bryant issue a challenge to their male counterparts, Valentine and Casper, a contest of skill in solving crimes. Meanwhile, Amanda Prosser gains a firm hold on Gina.
Sheelagh yielded to Gabriel's proposal, a decision reached after considerable thought. Meanwhile, Roger embarked on an inquiry into an assault targeting the new companion of his wife, with whom he remained estranged.
Adam Okaro’s return to Sun Hill brought with it the resumption of his duties as Superintendent. Almost immediately, he sought out Jo Masters, directing her to investigate the source of a photograph that had been leaked to the press depictin…


