
The Bill — Series 6
The sixth season of *The Bill* delivered a staggering 104 episodes of police drama to British screens between January and December 1990. Now, fans Down Under can relive those cases – and the familiar faces within them. Originally released as part of DVD collections in 2008, and later re-packaged into two sets in 2012, these releases offer a nostalgic journey back to the world of Sun Hill station. The striking cover art for the most recent Australian editions spotlights detectives Tosh Lines and Frank Burnside; earlier boxsets featured PC Reg Hollis and DS Ted Roach instead. For UK viewers, the first nine episodes of the season are available on DVD as Volume 7.
A murmur of voices drifted from the locker room, Hollis engaged in spirited conversation. Able was dispatched to a local pub to manage a situation involving a man under the influence of valium. The man's evening took a turn for the worse wh…
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Carver and Detective Constable Conway find themselves in an awkward predicament when a confessed thief implicates Jim in a crime already resolved. Adding to his troubles, Jim is also experiencing difficulties i…
Charles instructed Derek to assemble a team of officers for the protection of a German police official who was in London to recover stolen truck engines. Meanwhile, Bob expressed displeasure when Tony announced his upcoming holiday, particu…
Inspector Frazer and Taffy Edwards stand on the precipice of a new chapter, poised to discover that life extends beyond the familiar confines of Sun Hill.
Hollis is coordinating a blood drive at the station, a development that displeases Peters, particularly because Viv is currently resting. She is dispatched to assist with an armed robbery, inadvertently triggering a radio dead zone, leaving…
Garfield and Norika follow up on a report of a man loitering near a school gate. With a student missing, they initiate a comprehensive search. Inspector Monroe observes that Relief has become overly lenient. Carver is reprimanded by Greig r…
A welcome summons from the Stafford Row police station pulled D.I. Burnside from a tedious meeting. He’d hoped it was D.C. Carver, with a potential breakthrough in a significant drugs investigation. Instead, Burnside was dismayed to learn t…
Roach suspects Tosh is involved in an affair. Penny intends to report Tosh for violating regulations by permitting a lodger to reside on the premises. A shared sentiment ripples through the ranks, from Cryer to Hollis: Penny has overstepped…
Viv and Sergeant Cryer were on their nightly patrol when they encountered a woman pushing a suitcase, inquiring about an address. Their attention was then drawn to a residence where a man was dislodging the contents of his flat from the roo…
Burnside addressed his canine companion, recounting the theft of a video store belonging to the son of a deceased criminal who had since assumed control of the family’s affairs. The incident at the pub was considered an act of retribution f…
Dashwood navigated the echoing tunnels of a forgotten subway, when a contact materialized, bearing unsettling news of an impending gang conflict. Burnside was sidelined with a back injury, and Greig was once again exhibiting erratic behavio…
Susanne and Ken examined a domestic situation. The wife recounted that she had initially fallen down the stairs. A neighbor repeatedly interrupted their conversation. The wife was in debt. Her husband was suspected of slashing tires. The mo…
Able and Susanne lamented their ruined weekend, a sentiment echoed by Turnham and Hollis. A street festival, previously believed canceled, was proceeding as planned, requiring the relief team's attention. Hollis consulted with Brownlow rega…
Melvin, in pursuit of a suspect, loosened the collar of his tracksuit top. The man had caused a commotion after being discovered fishing in a pond, attempting to retrieve something wrapped in a gun-like shape. The wrapping, however, conceal…
Cryer and Conway are preparing for the Divisional ¼ marathon. While training, Cryer witnesses a man in a wheelchair being assaulted by several young men. He attempts to intervene, but strains a muscle in the process. The pressure on him is …
Tony and Viv are investigating a burglary. After the forensic team has completed their work, Tosh speaks with the elderly woman. He suspects this incident is linked to a series of crimes committed by a burglar recently released on bail. The…
Burnside’s van disgorged a group of people connected to drug use. On his way to inform Burnside that he needed to meet an informant, Tosh overheard him attempting to play Greig’s clarinet. Tosh’s informant was hospitalized. His daughter str…
Reg and Turnham dispose of the intoxicated individuals. Later, Sergeant Peters discovers the cell keys are missing and suspects one of the drunks may have taken them. Carver and Greig tease Dashwood about his purchase of a country cottage. …
A group of young Asian men created a disturbance, and during the ensuing chaos, one of them attempted to rob the till as Peter intervened. Peter’s father held a respected position within the community. The boy’s motive appeared to be a desi…
Roach is finding himself in serious trouble following the bank robbery. The details are strikingly familiar, an almost perfect echo of a crime committed eight years prior. The same individual was implicated in both incidents and has since v…
Reeves, a friend from Burnside’s days in the district, intends to take his terminally ill wife’s life. Burnside, pausing from questioning a suspect in an armed robbery, makes it clear to Reeves that such an act would not only constitute mur…
A school issued an alert about an intruder, prompting Garfield and Quinnan to head there. The individual had been observed moving throughout the building. Quinnan appeared determined to provoke Garfield. Meanwhile, Stamp and Viv examined a …
A woman approached Tony, reporting masked men within the supermarket. He proceeded inside to investigate, then contacted headquarters regarding a possible robbery. He pursued the perpetrators through the store, observing the make of their g…
Detective Constable George Garfield receives a reprimand and is subjected to lengthy questioning – conducted without the aid of recording equipment – only to learn he is underage and the interview was improperly conducted. Detective Chie…
Viv typed the report, the clatter of the keys a counterpoint to the rustle of the newspaper Tosh and Carver were absorbed in. She seemed, by the general impression of the office, to be regarded as something of a fixture, a sort of office gi…
June and Tony passed beneath the underpass, where the homeless found shelter. Later, a disturbance erupted there. Representatives from the Surveyor's branch were at the station, equipped with their measuring tapes. Brownlow delivered a spee…
Brownlow is en route to the Forward Planning Meeting, a knot of concern tightening in his stomach. He fears Sunhill’s ability to function with a ten to twenty percent reduction in resources. Plans are underway to refurbish and expand the bu…
Burnside expressed his disappointment regarding the outcome of the trial. Melvin arrived tardily, having overlooked his court appearance the previous day. His credibility is now under scrutiny following a burglary, and his behavior has been…
“These changes,” Penny said to Munro, “are simply unacceptable.” They relocated for the time being to Barton Street. Brownlow was in a foul mood, lamenting the cramped conditions of sharing a portacabin with Conway; the toilets were, to add…
Burnside spoke to the dog, detailing a shipment moving via courier. For a moment, Tosh’s attention drifted elsewhere. The bag's contents were not what Burnside had assumed; it held weapons, not narcotics.
The dismissal of D.S. Roach’s case against Mickey Owen, a man deeply entrenched in protection rackets, placed him under intense pressure from the Flying Squad. They urged him to persuade Roxanne, a transvestite informant, to testify against…
Brownlow found himself displeased with the office arrangements at Barton Street. Burnside had brought in a man connected to the drug trade, but Hollis managed to unravel his scheme. Penny discovered him with injuries sustained in custody, a…
Greig, Carver, and Tosh apprehended a man on charges of burglary and drug possession. Burnside then recruited him as an informant, and Operation Middleman commenced. The apparent bust of a crack house seemed a contrived arrangement, benefit…
Burnside takes issue with Wray’s conversation with the suspect. Wray conducted the interview at Barton Street, but the man refused to speak at the station. Later, while Burnside was at the hospital, the suspect revealed that a sergeant from…
Martella arrived at the solicitor's residence, summoned by a client seeking reassurance regarding a marital vow. The client had, it transpired, threatened the solicitor's wife, culminating in an attempt to run her down in a car park. Meanwh…
Norika and Dave arrived at a flat marked with graffiti on the door. Dave dismissed the recent reports of harassment. They re-entered the apartment, only to find Dave violently pushed down the stairs, followed by the deliberate setting of th…
Tosh discussed his report with Conway, and later spoke with a woman about the attacks he had experienced, suspecting a possible connection between them. Burnside voiced his frustration over the lack of funding for observation. A couple then…
Burnside briefed the men. The Cleghorns believed themselves implicated in the break-in, a suspicion stemming from their own recent intrusion. Ted and Mike nearly apprehended the burglars responsible for the Cleghorns’ ordeal, but a crucial …
A report of a child abduction has prompted a search in the area. D.C. Lines spoke with two witnesses: one identified as D.S. Roach. The search effort involves three dog teams and the Tactical Support Group, though authorities are considerin…
Garfield and Young received a summons to a gathering held within a dilapidated dwelling. Upon responding, they were met with an immediate assault from the assembled guests. The individual who had initially answered the door was discovered c…
PC Ken Melvin and PC Reg Hollis pulled over a young man for erratic driving, and a police check revealed the expensive vehicle was stolen. Stamp and Quinnan arrived to transport the suspect to Barton Street, while Melvin and Hollis offered …
The day of P.C. Ken Melvin's funeral dawned, yet the officers of Sun Hill still had duties to fulfill. P.C. Stamp offered to read at the church service. W.D.C. Martella grew irritated as D.I. Burnside insisted on keeping CID occupied even a…
Tosh and Dashwood arrived at a house where the sounds of a party drifted from the backyard. They were there to discuss an event from two years prior. The husband was attempting to celebrate his wedding anniversary, though it appeared to be …
A photograph captures Brownlow standing before the finished structure, though eight rooms remain incomplete. Garfield intercepts the Mayor as he approaches the event. Penny conducts an inspection of the cells. A man attempting to report a m…
Martella is present in court, the subject of the rape allegation. Marie desires to discontinue the proceedings. Carver and Dashwood unexpectedly encounter Lines. Lines inquires about missing Scotch whisky. Burnside extends an offer of overt…
Following a robbery, Tony gave chase to the suspect, leading him into the bustling shopping precinct. Meanwhile, George remained with the victim. However, the forensic evidence failed to corroborate the positive identification made during t…
At the half-time break, Officer Bob made the arrest of a soccer player on charges of grievous bodily harm. Monroe intends to escort the player to the station following the conclusion of the game. The two team chairmen are working to contain…
Meadows is leading the inquiry into the deaths of Jenny Price and Graham Butler. A vehicle was reported in the area, though it had experienced mechanical failure. Interviews are being conducted with individuals known to be involved in child…
Detective Inspector Burnside of Sheffield has uncovered details of a large-scale operation targeting a gang of five individuals responsible for the theft of heavy plant machinery. It emerges that the confidential informant Burnside had been…
Roach and Lines observed a man. Burnside required an arrest to meet his quotas. The man they watched was shot by someone Burnside had recently spoken with. Burnside was pursuing a man involved in pornography, corruption, and bribery; he har…
Six weeks have passed since Jenny Price’s murder, and yet, little progress has been made. Wray believes Lines should have pressed the schoolteacher further. He feels the man will eventually yield to persistent questioning. Lines, however, i…
The call brought Ackland to a hospital, where a physician harbored grave concerns about possible child abuse. The possibility lingered that another child might be responsible. Meanwhile, Cryer wrestled with difficulties in his own family li…
The girl lay on the pavement, her bicycle a crumpled mess beside her. A knot of worry tightened in her chest; she feared her father’s anger. Bruises bloomed on her back, a painful testament to the fall. Her mother stood helpless, unable to …
A delay has occurred. W.D.C. Martella accompanies the victim to the hospital, while the victim’s daughter, a witness, struggles with shock. D.C. Dashwood’s identity is questioned during a series of door-knocking inquiries. Later, the suspec…
P.C. Quinnan is investigating a break-in at a school. He suspects a man seen speaking with children, accompanied by a dog, may have information relevant to the Canley Fields murders. Sergeant Penny is pursuing him to execute outstanding war…
During an attempt to question a suspect, James Doyle, Detective Jim Carver is physically attacked. It is later discovered that Doyle is deaf. Carver, resolute in his initial assessment of Doyle as a villain, is convinced the suspect should …
Detective Jim Carver and Police Constable Tony Stamp encountered a burglary in progress at the local Post Office. They gave chase, and in the ensuing moments, Carver found himself facing the sight of a shotgun barrel. [Source: jimsgirl]
A disturbance at a recently liquidated travel agency drew June and Tony. The landlord lay with a wounded hand, a casualty of forced entry. Inside, June discovered a man in the office; Tony, it turned out, had booked his holiday with the age…
Young, Garfield, Stamp, and Loxton are engaged in a card game. Young emerges victorious, prompting his companions to playfully tease him, given that Garfield and Stamp are currently in Canada. It is Cryer’s anniversary, and he accompanies Y…
Lines and Carver observed a group of young men tampering with a vehicle's registration plates. The information leading them to the scene had been provided by a former special forces operative, whose tip had resulted in one of the perpetrato…
Detective Sergeant Roach and Detective Constable Dashwood are investigating a series of thefts of electrical equipment. Detective Inspector Burnside speaks with Dashwood about conducting an interview with a suspect while seated in the polic…
Burnside briefed his men on the planned raid. The informant, visibly frightened, expressed a desire to withdraw from the arrangement. When the raid commenced, the target was deserted. Afterward, Burnside sought out a former police officer i…
Garfield was browsing in a shop when he observed a child behaving with unusual furtiveness. Burnside recognized the boy; he hailed from a family known for its criminal tendencies. The front room of their house had been firebombed. At CID he…
Monroe harbors discontent regarding Quinnan. Meanwhile, Garfield assists Conway at the Property Office, where a jemmy was discovered to be missing. Quinnan had utilized the tool to force entry into a residence, specifically to access a kitc…
Several refuse containers have been taken. Stringer suspects a deeper significance, though Quinnan dismisses it as a prank. The bins are now incorporated into a musical act. Martella is investigating an alleged assault. Brownlow questions B…
Peters Loxton and Young have initiated legal proceedings. The defendant alleges excessive force on the part of the police. Meanwhile, a witness to the fraudulent activity is reconsidering their participation in the identification parade.
A solicitor made a call to the station, requesting that Cryer come in so he could discuss something potentially beneficial. Loxton was investigating a burglary and had apprehended the thief upon the return of the stolen property. The burgla…
Datta and Stamp conducted an inquiry into a household. The husband reported that his wife had been exhibiting unusual behavior recently. His wife, in turn, attempted to take responsibility, appearing deeply ashamed by her actions. Meanwhile…
Stamp and Stringer pursued a group of young Black men. Stringer managed to escape, but Stamp cornered one within a building. The young man insisted he was merely on his way to the fish shop. Brownlow inaugurated the mobile crime prevention …
Cathy and Reg are called to an RTA involving a school bus full of children. The driver had spent the night at a party before his shift. One of the students recognizes his father on a wanted poster. Meanwhile, Dashwood investigates a report …
Cryer examines a brawl at a gas station between soccer fans, a confrontation that ends with the death of the vehicle's driver. Brownlow notifies the next of kin. Wray suspects the incident may have racial undertones. Martella interviews a w…
Monroe questioned Garfield and Hollis regarding their respective arrest figures. Meanwhile, Quinnan and Datta were dispatched to investigate a boisterous party that devolved into a brawl. Quinnan procured drugs for a detainee, with Garfield…
A detective sergeant from the drug squad seeks out the D.C.I. Cathy recognizes him instantly. He’s drawn to her, shadowing her as she investigates a domestic disturbance. It’s her ex-husband, and he desires a reconciliation. The wife in the…
Brownlow is traveling to the precinct for the commendation ceremony. Dave is being recognized for his role in the arrest of the man responsible for the deaths of two children. His mother and girlfriend will attend the presentation. Penny is…
Dashwood and Lines are investigating a robbery. The witness remains unwilling to provide a statement until the perpetrators are apprehended. Brownlow insists that CID must coordinate with Monroe. A former typist begins her career as a const…
Burnside is currently in court, providing testimony. Due to flooding at the prison, the inmates are being relocated to Sunhill. Burnside’s prisoner, deeply shaken, has been transferred to a psychiatric unit. Following a bathroom break, he m…
Ted sat in the hospital, observing the eighty-two-year-old victim of a mugging. Her son, a former police officer, was present. It emerged that he had lost control and struck his mother, a pattern of abuse that had persisted for some time. M…
Garfield and Stamp observe a car ablaze, and a man diligently working to extinguish the flames. The man, it is revealed, lives with HIV/AIDS, and George, concerned for proper protocol, contacts the Chief Medical Officer. This action results…
As squatters are being evicted, Quinnan, Marshall, and Monroe observe the scene. A member of the group lashes out at the bailiff with a sword, apparently unable to endure the prospect of another lodging. Monroe suspects that Conway is undul…
Greig and Carver apprehended a man on suspicion of handling stolen goods. The priest believes the father is physically abusing his son, who was discovered at the church after striking Viv. The children face charges for shoplifting. Greig, h…
Loxton and Ackland find themselves in disagreement over the stipulated height requirements. Their attention is drawn to an RTA – a road traffic accident – involving a pregnant woman at a pedestrian crossing. Tragically, she later suffers a …
Stamp and Datta arrived at a residence to find a scene of furious conflict: two women locked in a bitter struggle, fueled by the affair one had with the other's husband. Meanwhile, Lines and Carver were engaged in pursuit of a man suspected…
Sun Hill’s streets are saturated with police as they execute a renewed effort to curb prostitution. Constable Stamp apprehends an underage girl named Suzanne, while Inspector Ackland gently dissuades a potential client who misjudges her. Th…
Carver and Martella of the DC Metropolitan Police, Detective Sergeant Grieg, Police Constable Ackland, Police Constable Quinnan, and Detective Inspector Burnside attend an interview technique training course. During a role-playing exerc…
A man intoxicated in a restaurant is taken into custody by a police officer on leave. Penny expresses her displeasure that the officer did not accompany the man, who is known to the commissioner. Monroe suspects the officer had been drinkin…
Sergeant Peters conducts roll call. Cathy assumes the duties of sergeant in his absence. A report reaches Sergeant Peters requesting he investigate a disturbance caused by an unusual odor. The source of the smell is a body. Tony is walking …
The night watchman at the building site voiced his frustration over the illegal dumping plaguing the property. Loxton produced a video from his bag. Meanwhile, Roach and Lines investigated the owner of a van, discovering it had been used in…
In the hushed waiting room of the hospital, Hollis and Ackland awaited news regarding the burglary victim, concerned about the possibility of sexual assault. The woman herself expressed a desire for immediate discharge. Meanwhile, Roach con…
Reg greeted Bob upon his return from leave, following the shooting. Senior officers intended to handle him with extreme care, reluctant to have him attend his firearms refresher course. A social worker spoke to Bob about an elderly woman wh…
Tony flagged down the driver of an American car. His father had died while in custody. As Jim questioned a suspect, he suffered a heart attack. Brownlow sought to contain the fallout. Meanwhile, a lorry was stolen as Roach processed an arre…
Detective Jim Carver secured a suspect, but as he attempted to engage the attention of PC Norika Datta, the man produced a knife and took her captive. [Source: jimsgirl]
The amber glow of the pub faded as Penny pulled onto the road, a familiar buzz still humming beneath his skin. He’d been expecting a quiet evening, a chance to unwind after a long week. So, when the flashing lights appeared in his rearview …
Following the conclusion of the trial, Sergeant Penny submitted her resignation, citing health concerns as the reason for her departure.
June arrived late to work, a detail that didn't escape Monroe’s notice. The topic of her friendship with Wray had become a recurring murmur amongst the station staff. June suspected Monroe had informed on them, and she wasn't alone in her s…
Horse manure stains Monroe’s driveway. Tony and Reg are devising a plan to plant something in his vehicle. Meanwhile, the relief officers are striving for a resolution. June attempts to halt the campaign. Wray seeks a conversation with Grei…
Carver and Dashwood are tasked with protecting a crucial witness. The slightest hint of a security breach could necessitate a relocation. Lines and Martella assume responsibility, but their shift is disrupted by an armed robbery. However, t…
Steve and Phil were dispatched to a disturbance. They arrived to find two men assaulting a vehicle. One of the assailants was identified as being from Birmingham. Roach suspected the men's actions might be connected to exhaust boxes. Bur…

