The Bill

The Bill

Police drama series following the professional and personal lives of officers and detectives from the fictional Sun Hill suburb in East London, England.

Director: Geoff McQueen

Cast:Graham ColeJeff StewartTrudie GoodwinSimon RouseEric RichardMark WingettAndrew PaulColin TarrantTony O'CallaghanHuw HigginsonLisa GeoghanTom ButcherBen RobertsKevin LloydSeeta IndraniPeter EllisClive WedderburnAlex Walkinshaw


1Season 23

S23.E1 ∙ Games of War

Wed, Jan 3, 2007

Grieving father Rick Harris is found by Roger and Dan behind the wheel of his car. They suspect he is drunk but have to release him when tests negative. June and Will get called to the local school when Principal Jessop finds Kyle Henderson breaking into the building causing damage. Manson leads a search when Rick takes an 11 year old boy. June gets called back to the school when Rod is a victim of a hit and run. The Hendersons house is set alight.

2Season 23

S23.E2 ∙ 'Til Hell Freezes Over

Thu, Jan 4, 2007

Jack briefs the team that the Henderson house fire was an arson attack and maybe linked to the recent hit and run. Jack wants Sam to apply for new DI position. When Rod gains consciousness June agrees to marry him. Kyle Henderson is questioned in hospital about the fire and driving the car that hit Rod Jessop. A link to other arson attacks leads Sam to another suspect.

3Season 23

S23.E3 ∙ The New Generation

Wed, Jan 10, 2007

CID is on the trail of a serial arsonist, while new DI Nixon figures out how to address her promotion to her co workers.

4Season 23

S23.E4 ∙ Two-Time Loser

Thu, Jan 11, 2007

Inspector Gold and PC Valentine free a man from the boot/trunk of his car. He has also been assaulted. The man turns out to be a Probation Officer at the local gaol, and the husband of one of his charges is arrested for the assault. The husband claims the P.O. raped his wife in the gaol. However, all is not as it seems. Meanwhile PC Harding responds to an assult and robbery on an IC1 male by an IC3 male wearing a red hoodie. After hurting himself whilst arresting the robber, PC Harding finds the man's wallet full of cash.

5Season 23

S23.E5 ∙ An Article of Faith

Wed, Jan 17, 2007

The possible closure of Sun Hill station is front page news. A recovering drug addict is found dead of a heroin overdose with connections to an illegal money lending scheme. Meanwhile PCs Valentine and Casper deal with a robbery at a pub.

6Season 23

S23.E6 ∙ A Week from Next Thursday

Thu, Jan 18, 2007

DCI Manson and DC Webb investigate a woman who is found unconscious in her home after being assaulted with a hammer. Meanwhile DC Nadir's undercover op steps up a gear after a confirmed shipment of drugs arriving in Sun Hill from Columbia.

7Season 23

S23.E7 ∙ Lead on a Merry Chase

Wed, Jan 24, 2007

The stakes are getting higher with Zain concerned about Kristen getting into business with Alvarez for a 3 million pound cocaine deal. Eva's brother jeopardizes the safe house where Honey is minding Eva. Alvarez believes Zain can't be trusted. Honey and Eva are taken hostage and Alvarez threatens Zain to admit he is undercover.

8Season 23

S23.E8 ∙ School of Hard Knocks

Thu, Jan 25, 2007

With Eva Garcia and PC Harman kidnapped by Alvarez's men, DC Nadir has to choose between love or his career and one of the biggest drug importations in Sun Hill comes to a dramatic end with disastrous consequences.

9Season 23

S23.E9 ∙ Burn Off

Wed, Jan 31, 2007

In an effort to keep Kristen Shaw safe, Zain lies about what happened the day before and continues to cover up the fact that PC Harmon is dead. PCs Keane and Lewis meanwhile investigate a burglary.

10Season 23

S23.E10 ∙ Dead Man's Hand: Part 1

Thu, Feb 1, 2007

When Honey Harmon doesn't return from holiday she is classed as a missing person and CID start to investigate her last movements. A pregnant woman is robbed in her home but the stolen necklace has a connection to a previous robbery.

11Season 23

S23.E11 ∙ Dead Man's Hand: Part 2

Wed, Feb 7, 2007

Zain fails to keep his story straight as the hunt for PC Honey Harmon's body continues and they come closer to learning the truth. Supt. Heaton's wife's watch turns up in among other stolen jewellery leading to tensions between the two.

12Season 23

S23.E12 ∙ The Good Old Days

Thu, Feb 8, 2007

A student at Rod Jessop's school is reluctant to talk about who wounded him with a knife on the way to school, but some dogged routine work by Reg and Diane searching through CCTV footage eventually gives the team a lead, linking the incident to the disappearance of paroled prisoner Jimmy Collins, last seen stealing bandages from a chemist's shop. The sight of Gina Gold in her glad rags prompts June to wish for early retirement - and an early wedding. Broadcast 8 February 2007.

13Season 23

S23.E13 ∙ Don't Cut No Ice

Thu, Feb 15, 2007

It's Smithy's birthday but he's not that eager to celebrate. CID and uniform team up to end a car selling scam.

14Season 23

S23.E14 ∙ The Lone Wolf: Part 1

Wed, Feb 21, 2007

On the anniversary of Amy Tennant's disappearance, a memorial service leads to renewed hope she may still be alive.

15Season 23

S23.E15 ∙ The Lone Wolf: Part 2

Thu, Feb 22, 2007

Everyone is on the hunt to track down Shelley Fitzgerald and missing girl Amy Tennant.

16Season 23

S23.E16 ∙ Sticky Fingers

Wed, Feb 28, 2007

Sgt June Ackland and PC Valentine investigate an accusation that corrupt council officials were bribed into allowing a housing estate to be demolished. Soon it's found that it's not only the Olburn estate at risk of the developers.

17Season 23

S23.E17 ∙ Within Striking Distance

Thu, Mar 1, 2007

After discovering Sun Hill station is set for demolition, Gina and June team up to try and uncover if Supt Heaton is involved in the decision. June meets an unexpected face from her past.

18Season 23

S23.E18 ∙ The Party is Over

Wed, Mar 7, 2007

On the day of June Ackland's retirement she teams up with her ex-husband Jim Carver on the hunt for a known criminal who's now operating in Sun Hill.

19Season 23

S23.E19 ∙ The Last Stop

Thu, Mar 8, 2007

Sgt Ackland's last day and while they're preparing a party at the station, she and her ex are being held hostage by the son of the owner of a haulage company who has shot his father. June learns that the case was complicated by Jim's intention of getting her back. The gunman has been promised a share of the robbery.

20Season 23

S23.E20 ∙ Sweet Revenge

Wed, Mar 21, 2007

Sam Nixon has been confirmed as the new inspector. Sam, Phil and Micky are trying to police the Jasmine Allen Estate. One house is run as a porn web chat site. A woman has been found beaten up and h her husband is suspect.

21Season 23

S23.E21 ∙ Killer on the Run

Thu, Mar 22, 2007

Ryan Jones goes on the run after the body of a woman is found in the boot of his car and uniform must pursue him before he hurts anyone else.

22Season 23

S23.E22 ∙ Dead Men Don't Tell Lies

Wed, Mar 28, 2007

Heaton is on edge when a body is found from an arson attack and linked to ex copper turned criminal Ray Moore. Moore has a grudge against Heaton who has to send his family away for their protection. Jimmy a boy who witnessed the attack flees court when Ray subtly threatened him. It's up to Matt, Emma's husband to encourage him to face the court. Despite Matt helping both Jimmy and PC Will Fletcher during the day, Will still warns Emma he is trouble.

23Season 23

S23.E23 ∙ Brotherhood

Thu, Mar 29, 2007

Heaton's wife and daughter are sent away for their own safety when his ex partner Ray Moore turns up in Sun Hill. P.C. Hardy risks his career as he tries to uncover if his cousin is involved in a crime.

24Season 23

S23.E24 ∙ Daddy's Girl

Wed, Apr 4, 2007

A young girl is found with a gun threatening to shoot a teenager who stole her bike. Heaton continues to try and prove Ray Moore killed Paddy Morgan.

25Season 23

S23.E25 ∙ End of the Affair

Wed, Apr 11, 2007

Gina Gold and Peter Harris affair comes to an end when Harris disappears from their hotel room and his wife turns up at the station with a ransom note and his wedding ring.

26Season 23

S23.E26 ∙ Exit Wound

Wed, Apr 18, 2007

A man is found with injuries and his daughter is missing. Reunited there are questions around what happened that caused them to get separated and the man's connection with a security firm.

27Season 23

S23.E27 ∙ Pride Before a Fall

Thu, Apr 19, 2007

A decomposed found near a railway line isn't who they first think it is. A nail bar robbery investigation causes Phil and Stuart to come to blows.

28Season 23

S23.E28 ∙ Hunter on the Street

Wed, Apr 25, 2007

After his previous bust up with Stuart, Phil finds himself back in uniform as punishment. An escaped convict with mental health issues is on the run in Sun Hill.

29Season 23

S23.E29 ∙ Role Model

Thu, Apr 26, 2007

Thefts on trains and buses in Sun Hill are on the rise and are all linked to one gang. Mickey is confused why his girlfriend Mia is suddenly so distant with him.

30Season 23

S23.E30 ∙ ...And Nothing But the Truth

Wed, May 2, 2007

The body of a teenage girl is found dead in a swimming pool the morning after a house party she wasn't invited to. Mickey discovers Mia's affair with Supt Houlton and Emma discovers just how violent her husband can be.

31Season 23

S23.E31 ∙ Day of Reckoning

Thu, May 3, 2007

Uniform conduct a raid on a derelict pub where drug addicts are squatting. Emma is locked up for assaulting Matt whilst Gina and Jo investigate what happened and why.

32Season 23

S23.E32 ∙ Blood Money

Wed, May 9, 2007

A shipping business owner by the name of Naz Dewan gets caught up in a drugs smuggling operation. CID tries to connect the op to known drugs baron, Victor Stone.

33Season 23

S23.E33 ∙ To Honour and Obey

Thu, May 10, 2007

A murder hunt is launched when Reshna's body is pulled out of the Thames and evidence emerges that she was having an affair with a fellow student. Meanwhile, Diane and Mickey are left in the dark when an eccentric mugging victim claims to be an undercover officer and Scotland Yard refuse to confirm or deny her story.

34Season 23

S23.E34 ∙ Baby Trade

Wed, May 16, 2007

On PC Green's first day she and PC Keane arrest a struggling drug addict who claims her baby was stolen as part of a baby selling operation. Meadows and Nixon go undercover as a childless couple.

35Season 23

S23.E35 ∙ Lies That Kill

Thu, May 17, 2007

A distraught father attacks a social worker when his daughter is ordered by the courts to be put into care. An activist pickets a car showroom, locking the owner inside.

36Season 23

S23.E36 ∙ Inner Demons

Thu, May 24, 2007

A priceless necklace goes missing from a sealed coffin. Jo and Stuart get caught up with the family drama's trying to work out the culprit. Elsewhere, Nikki Wright tries to talk Josh down from a tall tower when he threatens suicide. Terry goes undercover to break a paedophile ring to save a 12 year old boy.

37Season 23

S23.E37 ∙ Getting Away with Murder

Thu, May 31, 2007

Still working in uniform, Phil Hunter retrieves a snatched bag containing £15,000. The owner eventually admits that he is being blackmailed for a marital indiscretion. Phil sets up a sting to catch the blackmailer. Meanwhile, pressure is put on Martin Turnbull, a witness waiting to give evidence against his brother-in-law Ray Moore.

38Season 23

S23.E38 ∙ Trigger Happy

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Phil Hunter returns to CID and with Stuart Turner investigate a joyrider who's part of an upcoming armed robbery. Heaton and CID continue to try and get Ray Moore brought down when a member of the Skens is shot dead in his car.

39Season 23

S23.E39 ∙ Do or Die

Thu, Jun 7, 2007

PC Hardy's girlfriend is assaulted and CID believe it's connected to the ongoing Ray Moore investigation.

40Season 23

S23.E40 ∙ On the Edge

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

Rudy Niles lies in hospital after being shot. Diana and Will attend a bad traffic accident. Lewis tries to comfort his girlfriend Tash as her brother's condition worsens. Lewis tells Heaton that Tash is still willing to give evidence against Ray Moore. Heaton and Ray taunt each other. Beth thinks there's something odd about the crash. Lewis vents his frustration at Heaton when no arrest is made on Ray Moore. Lewis attacks Ray.

41Season 23

S23.E41 ∙ Better Off Dead

Thu, Jun 14, 2007

After Ray Moore's body is found at the bottom of a multi-storey car park, a gun with PC Hardy's prints on is found and he turns himself in to tell his side. A woman swears she saw her missing son in a supermarket.

42Season 23

S23.E42 ∙ Old Wounds

Wed, Jun 20, 2007

DCI Meadows teams up with former colleague DCI Roy Atherton to reopen a 20 year old rape investigation after the suspect in a recent rape allegation's fingerprints match up.

43Season 23

S23.E43 ∙ Judgement Call

Thu, Jun 21, 2007

Jack's been working too many hours and Heaton orders him off duty to rest. Whilst driving home, Jack has an accident trying to avoid a camouflaged masked man. Emma has a hangover but need to join Will in checking out a burglar alarm at a warehouse. When a man escapes the smoking warehouse a large explosion occurs. Stuart is concerned when the owner of the warehouse has changed his name and thinks the contents of fertilizer in the factory is related to terrorist activities.

44Season 23

S23.E44 ∙ A Model Murder: Part 1

Wed, Jun 27, 2007

Cindy Statham, a celebrity model is found murdered in her luxury home. Lorna heading the forensic team tells Jo and Stuart that the body is posed and could be linked to anti fur activism. The case is further complicated by links to several disgruntled admirers as well as a young girl linked to underage porn.

45Season 23

S23.E45 ∙ A Model Murder: Part 2

Thu, Jun 28, 2007

A troubled fan, Larry Franks is taken in for questioning by Tony as CCTV footage shows him close to the crime scene. Cindy's half brother is also in the frame due to a filmed argument. Leela is attacked by a skinhead when opening her front door. When Smithy and Kezia attend the incident they find a bag of heroin in the flat.

46Season 23

S23.E46 ∙ Match Day Violence

Wed, Jul 4, 2007

Sun Hill and Barton Street stations team up to try and keep things calm on the day of a big football match. Tempers flare and Sgt. Wright's husband is stabbed during a pub brawl.

47Season 23

S23.E47 ∙ Cop Killer: Part 1

Thu, Jul 5, 2007

With Sgt. Doug Wright out of critical condition after the stabbing, his life may still be at risk. As suspects are being rounded up and questioned, Sgt. Nikki Wright is left puppy walking two new recruits.

48Season 23

S23.E48 ∙ Cop Killer: Part 2

Wed, Jul 11, 2007

Nikki blames herself when she's unable to save PC Billy Rowan. Tensions rise when she is unable to identify the suspected killer Greg Farnham in a line up. With the relief traumatized, Emma takes offense with Gina checks in on Sally's wellbeing but not hers and makes a complaint. Nikki is later held hostage by Greg who has a vendetta against the police for not protecting his daughter from being killed. Sally defies order in order to help Nikki escape.

49Season 23

S23.E49 ∙ Behind Closed Doors

Thu, Jul 12, 2007

Sgt. Gold and PC Keane team up when a woman comes into the station accusing her boss of rape, but she very quickly starts to back down. PC's Hardy and Valentine find a young boy collapsed with ecstasy pills in his pocket.

50Season 23

S23.E50 ∙ Man Down

Wed, Jul 18, 2007

With PC Lewis Hardy suspended for possession of drugs, Roger is worried about him. The skens are believed to be buying explosives so Supt. Heaton sets up a sting operation.