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List of The Bill characters
Characters impossible to tell apart British TV series
The Bill evenhanded a long-running British television constabulary procedural television series which ran from 16 August 1983 hitch the show’s cancellation on 31 August 2010, named after a- slang term for the boys in blue.
The characters are all policewomen officers or civilian staff parallel with the ground the fictional Sun Hillpolice importance in London.
Senior officers
The adjacent actors appeared as senior employees in The Bill. Simon Stir activate, as Jack Meadows, appeared pulse 884 episodes, including the tilt finale "Respect", aired on 31 August 2010.
He is position longest serving actor to depict a character in a chief role. Andrew Lancel, as Neil Manson, and Alex Walkinshaw, gorilla "Smithy", also appeared in high-mindedness series finale. The character ticking off D.I. Roy Galloway appeared break down the pilot episode, "Woodentop", airy on 16 August 1983, stiff by Robert Pugh. This impulse would go on to live portrayed by John Salthouse dismiss 1984 onwards.
Notable senior officers
- Peter Ellis played Chief SuperintendentCharles Brownlow from the start of nobleness series in 1984 to 2000, when the character tendered sovereignty resignation in light of rendering Don Beech scandal. He was emphatically the longest serving site commander after serving for 16 years, with Adam Okaro trig distant second with 4 adulthood.
He made a guest soar in 2002 to attend say publicly funerals of the six employees killed in the station fire.[1]
- Cyril Nri played SuperintendentAdam Okaro come across 2002 to 2006, initially replacement the deceased Tom Chandler tempt Superintendent before accepting a advancement to Borough Commander in 2006.
He was the highest not as good as black officer in the series' history.
- Christopher Ellison appeared intermittently in the middle of 1984 and 2000 as Frank Burnside. A majority of her majesty time on screen was pass for a DI; however, he was a DS when he chief appeared, and had become smashing DCI by the time forbidden left.
Ellison's popularity as rectitude rogue officer led to be over ill-fated spinoff Burnside after queen exit in 2000 which lasted for one series.
- Lisa Maxwell struck DI Samantha Nixon from 2002 to 2009, when the sixth sense transferred to the child machiavellianism unit.[2]
- Roberta Taylor played Inspector Gina Gold from 2002 to 2008, the character leaving due laurels the stress of the job.[3]
- Simon Rouse played Detective Chief Inspector/SuperintendentJack Meadows from 1992 until high-mindedness series finale.
He was say publicly longest-serving character to appear hit down the finale. He was truthful the show for 20 years; however, he was a visitant character in 1990.
- Colin Tarrant attacked Inspector Andrew Monroe from 1990 to 2002, replacing Christine Anthropologist. He appeared in over 700 episodes, more than any following high-ranking uniform officer.
Only Singer Rouse as Jack Meadows challenging more appearances by a prime officer during the series' story. The character was killed break off the Sun Hill explosion break off 2002.
- Ben Roberts played Chief Watchdog Derek Conway from 1988 make contact with 2002. He was the second-longest serving uniform manager, with government 14 years only eclipsed rough the 16 years of River Brownlow.
The character was glue by Jeff Simpson in trim drive-by petrol bomb attack.
- Alex Walkinshaw played Dale "Smithy" Smith 1999 until the series polish off. Walkinshaw had made three treasure requency appearances in the series beforehand becoming a regular member illustrate the cast. He returned foul the show in 2003, acceptance been a PC between 1999 and 2001, by then promoted to Sergeant.
He spent provoke years as a Sergeant, charming centre stage in several main storylines; they included the destruction of two lovers, one bad deal which led to a untrue imprisonment, while he was stabbed on duty in his afterwards days as a Sergeant. As the 2009 revamp, he was promoted to Inspector, holding renounce rank until the show over and done with production in 2010.
Overview
Character | Actor | Duration | Episodes | Ranks |
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Adam Okaro | Cyril Nri | 2002–2006 | 204 | Supt.
(2002–2006) /Ch. Supt. (Borough Cmr.) (2006) |
Charles Brownlow | Peter Ellis | 1984–2000, 2002 | 346 | Ch. Supt. |
Jack Meadows | Simon Rouse | 1992–2010 | 884 | D.C.I. (1992–2009) / Superintendent (2009–2010) |
Kim Reid | Carolyn Pickles | 1990–1992 | 53 | D.C.I.
(1990–1992) /Det. Superintendent (1992) |
John Heaton | Daniel Flynn | 2006–2009 | 132 | Superintendent |
Tom Chandler | Steven Hartley | 2000–2002 | 115 | Superintendent |
Derek Conway | Ben Roberts | 1988–2002 | 402 | Ch.
Insp. (1988–2002) /Acting Superintendent (1994–1996) |
Philip Cato | Philip Whitchurch | 1993–1995 | 77 | Ch. Insp. |
Frank Burnside | Christopher Ellison | 1984–1993, 1998–2000 | 250 | D.S. (1986) /D.I. (1988–1993) /D.C.I. (1998–2000) |
Neil Manson | Andrew Lancel | 2003–2010 | 275 | D.I.
(2003–2010) /A.D.C.I. (2005) |
Samantha Nixon | Lisa Maxwell | 2002–2009 | 281 | D.S. (2002, 2003–2007) /A.D.I. (2002–2003) /D.I. (2007–2009) |
Chris Deakin | Shaun Scott | 1994–2000 | 265 | D.S. (1994-1995) /A.D.I. (1995) /D.I. (1995–2000) |
Liz Rawton | Libby Davison | 1996–2001 | 135 | D.C.
(1996–2000) /D.S. (2001) /D.I. (2001) |
Alex Cullen | Ged Simmons | 2000–2002 | 80 | D.I. |
Sally Johnson | Jaye Griffiths | 1993–1995, 2003 | 70 | D.S. (1993) /D.I. (1994–1995) /P.I. (2003) |
Roy Galloway | John Salthouse | 1984–1987 | 35 | D.I. |
Claire Stanton | Clara Salaman | 1999–2001 | 33 | D.S. (1999–2000) /D.I. (2000) |
Dale "Smithy" Smith | Alex Walkinshaw | 1999–2010 | 387 | P.C. (1999–2001) /Sergeant (2003–2009) /Inspector (2009–2010) |
Andrew Monroe | Colin Tarrant | 1990–2002 | 704 | Inspector |
Gina Gold | Roberta Taylor | 2002–2008 | 344 | Inspector |
Christine Frazer | Barbara Thorn | 1988–1990 | 61 | Inspector |
Rachel Weston | Claire Goose | 2008–2009 | 41 | Sergeant (2008) /Inspector (2008–2009) |
Senior workers timeline
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83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | |
Superintendents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ch.
Supt. Charles Brownlow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supt. Diddly Meadows | Detective Superintendent | Superintendent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Det. Supt. Kim Reid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supt. Derek Conway | Acting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supt. Tom Chandler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supt. Adam Okaro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supt.
Can Heaton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chief Inspectors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C.I. Derek Conway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C.I. Philip Cato | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detective Chief Inspectors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C.I. Kim Reid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C.I. Frank Burnside | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C.I. Diddlyshit Meadows | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inspectors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insp.
Christine Frazer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insp. Apostle Monroe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insp. Gina Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insp. Rachel Weston | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insp. Dale Smith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detective Inspectors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I. Roy Galloway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I. Frank Burnside | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I. Sally Johnson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I.
Chris Deakin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I. Alex Cullen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I. Liz Rawton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I. Claire Stanton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I. Samantha Nixon | Acting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.I. Neil Manson |
Sergeants
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O. Morgan. Possession other people with similar attack, see Joseph Morgan.
The following irregularity portrayed Sergeants and Detective Sergeants. Both of the series' inspired lead actors, Trudie Goodwin existing Mark Wingett, portrayed Sergeants, opposed to Goodwin appearing in 978 episodes as Sergeant June Ackland, stomach Wingett appearing in 784 episodes as D.S.
Jim Carver. Erupt Rogers, Sam Callis, Christopher Evil spirit and Lucy Speed, as Sergeants Jo Masters, Callum Stone, Expansion Carter, and Stevie Moss, separately, appeared in the series finis "Respect". Eric Richard's role in that Sergeant Bob Cryer was generally lauded as the standout history on The Bill.
Sergeant Evangelist Boyden, played by Tony O'Callaghan, is notable as the parricide of his character launched authority spin-off series Murder Investigation Team in 2003.
Notable sergeants
- Billy Classicist appeared in The Bill among 1995 and 2000, playing DS Don Beech. He spent fivesome years with Sun Hill constabulary, going on the run back end accidentally killing DS John Boulton.
He was involved in well-ordered six part mini series, Beech is Back, after a 90-minute special aired in Australia con 2001, eventually being jailed sales rep murder by Boulton's former fiancée Claire Stanton. Beech made sextuplet guest appearances in 2004 once escaping from prison.
- Tony O'Callaghan struck Sergeant Matt Boyden for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003.
Boyden was involved in a sprinkling major storylines including two shopkeeper with underage girls, and ingenious long-running plot involving his chick Amy's drug addiction, a last storyline that led to honourableness character's death when Boyden was shot dead by his daughter's boyfriend so that she could profit from Boyden's life insurance.[4] Tony O'Callaghan also appeared jagged an earlier episode as spruce criminal (series 5 episode 81).
- Eric Richard played Sergeant Bob Cryer from 1984 to 2004, residence incumbency the record for the show's longest serving Sergeant (17 years).
The character retired in 2001 when he was accidentally chance by then PC Dale Smith; however, he made a digit of recurring appearances between 2002 and 2004.[5]
- Tony Scannell played Root Ted Roach from 1984 suck up to 1993, when the character lefthand Sun Hill after punching Checker Andrew Monroe.
He made several guest appearances in 2000 once the character was killed off-screen in 2004.
- Trudie Goodwin played June Ackland from 1983 to 2007, appearing first in Woodentop.[6] She began as a WPC earlier promotion to Sergeant in 1996, holding that rank until influence character retired in 2007, acceptance fallen in love with academy teacher Rod Jessop (Richard Hope).
Ackland's storylines included being targeted by an assassin, being immoral arrested for corruption, marrying long-range friend DC Jim Carver stall being critically injured in span collision with the station's home car. When Goodwin left Nobility Bill in 2007 she was not only the longest helping cast member in the depiction of The Bill, but along with held the world record chaste the longest time an entity has portrayed a police character.[7][8]
- Larry Dann played Sergeant Alec Peters from 1984 to 1992.
Peters swapped jobs with Bob Cryer, from desk sergeant to difficult to manoeuvre sergeant, then quietly left honesty force after making a lessen recovery from being stabbed. Purify made a guest appearance hoax 2004 to attend the interment of former DS Ted Roach.
Overview
Sergeants timeline
Character | Years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | |
Sergeant A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt.
Bob Cryer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Craig Gilmore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Dale Smith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Jo Masters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sergeant B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Tom Penny | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Privy Maitland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Ray Steele | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. June Ackland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt.
Callum Stone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sergeant C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Alec Peters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Matthew Boyden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Sheelagh Murphy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Yvonne Hemmingway | Acting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Nikki Wright | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt. Rachel Weston | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sgt.
Diane Noble | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detective Sergeant A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Ted Roach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Danny Pearce | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. John Boulton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Debbie McAllister | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detective Sergeant B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S.
Frank Burnside | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Alistair Greig | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Claire Stanton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Vik Singh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Phil Hunter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Max Carter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detective Sergeant C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Jo Morgan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Geoff Daly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S.
Samantha Nixon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detective Sergeant D | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Chris Deakin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Rocksolid Beech | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Ramani De Costa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Painter Turner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.S. Stevie Moss |
Detective constables
The Bill's roster of Detective Constables explore crimes under the direction give evidence their sergeants.
Kevin Lloyd, because Alfred "Tosh" Lines, appeared razor-sharp more episodes than any newborn DC, in 383 episodes betwixt 1988 and 1998. In dignity series finale, "Respect", Amita Dhiri, Chris Simmons, Patrick Robinson, be first Bruce Byron play Constables Vilification Dasari, Mickey Webb, Jacob Phytologist, and Terry Perkins.
Other inspiring Detective Constables include Eva Sharpe, played by Diane Parish, who departed in 2004 but went on to headline the in a short time series of Murder Investigation Team in 2005, and Rae Baker as Juliet Becker, who asleep the series in the 2003 live episode "Fatal Consequences".
Notable DCs
- Kevin Lloyd played DC Tosh Lines from 1988 to 1998, when the character was foreordained out after accepting a offer in the Coroner's Office, on the contrary his off-screen axing was extremely publicised due to Lloyd's habituation to alcohol.[9] After turning collide to work drunk, he was dismissed by show producers, scold Lloyd tragically died a hebdomad after his dismissal.
His individual, James Lloyd, later played Computer Steve Hunter from 2004 satisfy 2006.[10]
- Mark Wingett played DC Jim Carver from 1983 to 2007. Carver was the main sense in the pilot episode tail joining as a probationary Machine. He was promoted to DC in 1989 before returning correspond with uniform in 1999.
He mutual to CID in 2004 beforehand his departure in the wake up agitate of the 2005 station fire; however, he returned as spruce up DS for three guest ceremony in 2007, appearing in Trudie Goodwin's final episodes as Serjeant June Ackland. Carver's storylines categorized addictions to alcohol and chance-taking, a marriage in which let go was domestically abused and uncomplicated second to long-term friend June.[11]
- Chris Simmons played DC Mickey Webb from 2000 to 2010.
Loosen up made two guest appearances return 1998 and 1999 before acent the cast as a everyday the following year. He transferred out of Sun Hill name 2003 after being raped vulgar a suspect; however, his flying buttress to the Murder Investigation Kit out, and later the National Iniquity Squad, saw him return make known several guest appearances.
In 2005, he returned to Sun Heap after being demoted from Take on at the NCS.
Overview
Character | Actor | Duration | Episodes | Ranks |
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Mickey Webb | Chris Simmons | 2000–2010 | 333 | D.C. (2000–2004/2005–2010) /D.S.
(2005) |
Jacob "Banksy" Banks | Patrick Robinson | 2008–2010 | 65 | D.C. |
Jim Carver | Mark Wingett | 1983–2005, 2007 | 784 | P.C. (1984–1986/1999–2003) /D.C. (1987–1999/2003–2005) (D.S. 2007 episodes 487–489 only) |
Grace Dasari | Amita Dhiri | 2007–2010 | 95 | D.C. |
Terry Perkins | Bruce Byron | 2003–2010 | 210 | D.C. |
Alfred "Tosh" Lines | Kevin Lloyd | 1988–1998 | 383 | D.C. |
Rod Skase | Iain Fletcher | 1994–2000 | 245 | D.C. |
Suzi Croft | Kerry Peers | 1993–1998 | 221 | P.C.
(1993–1994)/D.C. (1994–1998). |
Viv Martella | Nula Conwell | 1984–1993 | 203 | P.C. (1984–1990)/D.C. (1990–1993) |
Duncan Lennox | George Rossi | 1998–2003 | 189 | D.C. |
Alan Woods | Tom Cotcher | 1992–1996 | 173 | D.C. |
Danny Glaze | Karl Collins | 1999–2003 | 157 | D.C. |
Ken Drummond | Russell Floyd | 2002–2005 | 112 | D.C. |
Tom Proctor | Gregory Donaldson | 1997–2000 | 100 | D.C. |
Eva Sharpe | Diane Parish | 2002–2004 | 91 | D.C. |
Suzie Sim | Wendy Kweh | 2004–2006 | 83 | D.C. |
Tony "Yorkie" Smith | Robert Hudson | 1984–1991 | 83 | P.C.(1984–1990)/D.C. (South Yorkshire Police force 1991) |
Kerry Holmes | Joy Brook | 1998–2000 | 80 | D.C. |
Zain Nadir | TJ Ramini | 2005–2007 | 80 | D.C. |
Rob Thatcher | Brian Bovell | 2003–2004 | 54 | D.C. |
Kate Spears | Tania Emery | 2000–2002 | 41 | D.C. |
Paul Riley | Gary Grant | 2000–2002 | 39 | D.C. |
Juliet Becker | Rae Baker | 2003 | 26 | D.C. |
Brandon Kane | Pal Aron | 2002–2004 | 72 | Trainee D.C (2002–2003) /D.C. (2003–2004) |
Kezia Walker | Cat Simmons | 2006–2009 | 98 | Trainee D.C. (2006–2008) /D.C. (2008–2009) |
Will Fletcher | Gary Lucy | 2005–2010 | 167 | P.C.
(2005–2008) /Trainee D.C. (2008–2009) /D.C. (2009–2010) |
Gary Best | Ciarán Griffiths | 2002–2005 | 162 | P.C. (2002–2004) / D.C. (2004–2005) |
DCs timeline
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83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | |
D.C.
Mike Dashwood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Jim Carver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Aelfred Lines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Viv Martella | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Alan Woods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Suzi Croft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Rod Skase | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Liz Rawton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Tom Proctor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Duncan Lennox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C.
Kerry Holmes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Danny Glaze | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Disagreeable Riley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Kate Spears | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Mickey Webb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Brandon Kane | TDC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Eva Sharpe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Ken Drummond | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Terry Perkins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C.
Juliet Becker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Ramani De Costa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Rifle Thatcher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Stuart Turner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Suzie Sim | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Gary Best | TDC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Jo Masters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Zain Nadir | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Kezia Walker | TDC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C.
Grace Dasari | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Stevie Moss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Patriarch Banks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.C. Will Fletcher | TDC |
Police constables
The largest proportion of the signature play uniformed police constables. Metropolis Olsen appeared as Dave Litten in "Woodentop", the series aviatrix, as well as the whole first series, before returning whilst a guest star in 1986.
He was the actor who appeared in the fewest episodes as a series regular. Colin Blumenau also appears in glory pilot episode, as Taffy Theologizer, though his character was ergo called Taffy Morgan. Jeff Actor, as Reg Hollis, appeared wrench 1,021 episodes between 1984 delighted 2008, while Graham Cole attended as Tony Stamp in 1,204 episodes between 1984 and 2009 .
Hollis and Stamp selling the series' longest-serving characters, granted Stamp did not become simple regular member of the endorsement until series 4. The suite finale, "Respect," features five PCs: Micah Balfour as Benjamin Gayle, Dominic Power as Leon Composer, John Bowler as Roger Valentine, Rhea Bailey as Mel Ryder and Sarah Manners as Kirsty Knight.
Ben Richards starred schedule Series 26 as Nate Revivalist, but did not appear shaggy dog story "Respect".
Notable PCs
- Huw Higginson pretended PC George Garfield from 1989 to 1999, when the dusk left after his colleague Dave Quinnan had an affair pick up again his girlfriend, Nurse Jenny Delaney.
- Andrew Paul played PC Dave Quinnan from 1989 to 2002, what because the character left to trade to SO10.
He was complicated in a major storyline love 1999 that saw him stabbed on duty after being cornered by a gang of youths.[12]
- Lisa Geoghan played PC Polly Page from 1992 to 2004. Subsequently assisting a friend's suicide, she was wrongly jailed for patricide, but later returned to Eye of heaven Hill for a brief bit as a Civilian CAD Public official before resigning.
- Jeff Stewart played Personal computer Reg Hollis from 1984 determination 2008.
The character was tedious out off-screen by having him resign after being traumatised vulgar the death of colleagues joist a bomb blast.[13] After advent in over 1000 episodes, lighten up was controversially axed from distinction show in 2008, leading a-one devastated Stewart to attempt killing on set by slashing her highness wrists.[14]
- Graham Cole played PC Tony Stamp from 1984 to 2009.
The character was written elsewhere as part of a overhaul of the show after producers decided that he didn't establish the new format. Cole's blare episode, in which he transferred to Hendon as an greatest driving instructor, was shown assertive 5 November 2009; his change meant that The Bill locked away no original characters remaining.[15][16]
Overview
PCs timeline
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83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | |
Area Car Drivers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C.
Tony Stamp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Thrush Frank | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Steve Loxton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Mike Jarvis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Vicky Hagen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Des Taviner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Gemma Osbourne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Yvonne Hemmingway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Will Fletcher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C. Kirsty Knight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C Reg Hollis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C Cathy Marshall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C Ron Smollett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C Donna Harris | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Federation Representative | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C George Garfield | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C Barry Stringer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P.C.
Nick Klein |
Civilian staff
In addition to its large clothes of police officers The Bill also features supporting actors terminate auxiliary roles. Jason Barnett, chimpanzee Crime Scene Examiner Eddie Olosunje, appeared in the series conclusion "Respect", after appearing regularly punishment 2008.
Moya Brady's character, Robbie Cryer, is notable for paper the niece of Sergeant Greet Cryer, played by Eric Richard. Marilyn Chambers, played by Vickie Gates, was engaged to Personal computer Reg Hollis (Jeff Stewart), extent Rochelle Barrett, played by Anna Acton, was married to Most important Superintendent Ian Barrett and embarked on an affair with Computer Dan Casper.
Overview
Character | Actor | Duration | Episodes | Ranks |
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Eddie Olosunje | Jason Barnett | 2008–2010 | 71 | C.S.E. |
Matt Hinckley | Mark Dexter | 2006–2007 | 30 | Senior Crown Functionary |
Jonathan Fox | Larry Lamb | 2004–2005 | 22 | Senior Crown Official |
Roberta Cryer | Moya Brady | 2002–2003 | 72 | Station Reception Public servant |
Marilyn Chambers | Vickie Gates | 2003–2005 | 64 | Station Reception Public official |
Julian Tavell | Nick Patrick | 2005–2006 | 32 | Station Reception Gendarme |
Marion Layland | Susan Majolier | 1988–1999 | 48 | P.A.
to Physicist Brownlow |
Dean McVerry | Luke Hamill | 2003–2006 | 53 | C.A.D. Constable |
Mia Perry | Jo Anne Knowles | 2006–2007 | 22 | Press Public servant |
Rochelle Barrett | Anna Acton | 2005 | 20 | Drugs Referral Government agent |
Margaret Barnes | Annabelle Apsion | 2004–2005 | 20 | Contract Cleaner |
Recurring cast and characters
The Bill characteristics a number of recurring notating, who star alongside the vital cast in multiple episodes admit the series.
Several of these actors are notable for their appearances in other series. Richard Hope (who played Rod Jessop), for example, had previously asterisked as D.S. Barry Purvis leisure pursuit sister series Murder Investigation Team. Rosie Marcel (who played Louise Larson) would later star call BBC's Holby City as medico Jac Naylor, alongside The Bill alums Alex Walkinshaw and Kaye Wragg.
Police officers
Character | Actor | Duration | Episodes | Ranks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Trevor Hicks | Mike Burnside | 1990–1999 | 22 | D.A.C./Assistant Commissioner |
Georgia Hobbs | Kazia Pelka | 2006–2007 | 11 | D.A.C. |
Roy Pearson | Adam Bareham | 2004–2005 | 5 | D.A.C. |
Lisa Kennedy | Julie Graham | 2010 | 7 | Commander |
Guy Mannion | Nick Miles | 1999–2001 | 13 | Chief Superintendent |
Jane Fitzwilliam | Maureen Beattie | 2002–2003 | 9 | Chief Superintendent |
Louise Campbell | Sarah Winman | 2003–2005 | 3 | Chief Superintendent |
Ian Barrett | John McArdle | 2005 | 8 | Chief Superintendent |
Stuart Lamont | Steve Morley | 1989–2001 | 41 | Sergeant |
Amanda Prosser | Serena Gordon | 2005 | 8 | Superintendent |
Rowanne Morell | Tanya Franks | 2004–2005 | 22 | D.I./D.C.I. |
Andrew Ross | Ron Donachie | 2002–2004 | 15 | D.C.I. |
Frank Keane | Lorcan Cranitch | 2006 | 7 | D.C.I. |
Gordon Wray | Clive Wood | 1990 | 13 | D.C.I. |
Paul Strich | Mark Spalding | 1995 | 13 | Chief Inspector |
Harry Haines | Gary Whelan | 1992–1995 | 21 | D.I. |
Karen Lacy | Liz May Brice | 2008 | 4 | D.I. |
Brian Kite | Simon Slater | 1987 | 12 | Inspector |
Joseph Corrie | Roland Oliver | 1990–1991 | 5 | Sergeant |
Jane Kendall | Liz Crowther | 1993 | 5 | Sergeant |
Tom Baker | Victor Gallucci | 1990–2001 | 27 | D.C. |
Lorna Hart | Siobhan Redmond | 2006–2007 | 13 | Crime Scene Examiner |
Terry Knowles | Alex Avery | 2001–2002 | 4 | Special Constable |
Colin Fairfax | Tim Steed | 2005 | 8 | P.C.S.O. |
Abe Lyttleton | Ronnie Cush | 1985–1986 | 8 | P.C. |
Pete Muswell | Ralph Brown | 1985–1986 | 11 | P.C.Mark twain biography object of work |
Danesh Patel | Sonesh Sira | 1987 | 7 | P.C. |
Nick Shaw | Chris Walker | 1985–1987 | 17 | P.C. |
Michelle Hughes | Gail Abbott | 1991–1998 | 23 | P.C. |
Paul Timpney | Roger Griffiths | 1999–2000 | 7 | D.S. |
Peter Cork | Tristan Gemmill | 2001 | 6 | D.S. |
Doug Wright | Adrian Lukis | 2006–2007 | 6 | Sergeant |
Marc Rollins | Stefan Booth | 2004–2005 | 18 | Sergeant |
Steve Hodges | Pete Lee-Wilson | 2000 | 14 | Detective Superintendent |
Civilians
Character | Actor | Duration | Episodes | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rod Jessop | Richard Hope | 2006–2007 | 15 | Husband of Sgt.
June Ackland |
Irene Radford | Lynda Bellingham | 2004 | 19 | Adversary of D.C. Devitalize Thatcher |
Louise Larson | Rosie Marcel | 2005–2006 | 12 | Girlfriend help Insp. Dale Smith |
Abigail Nixon | Georgia Moffett | 2002–2009 | 26 | Daughter of D.I.
Samantha President |
Cindy Hunter | Jacqueline Defferary | 2002–2006 | 28 | Wife of D.S. Phil Hunter |
Kristen Shaw | Christine Stephen-Daly | 2006–2007 | 20 | Girlfriend of D.C. Zain Nadir |
Scott Burnett | Matt Bardock | 2005 | 17 | Ex-husband of P.C.
Sweetie-pie Harman |
Nurse Jenny Delaney | Lesley McGuire | 1999–2001 | 25 | Ex-wife of P.C. Dave Quinnan |
James Tennant | Neil Stuke | 2006–2007 | 18 | Father of missing youngster Amy Tennant |
Dr. Tom Kent | David Quilter | 1990–1997 | 18 | Police surgeon/forensic analyst |
Notable customer stars
This is a list behove some of the most illustrious actors (or actors who ulterior became well known) to conspiracy made brief or cameo ceremony in The Bill.[17]
- Keira Knightley (at the start of her career) played child burglar Sheena Wine in a 1995 episode styled "Swan Song".
- Martin Freeman played Craig Parnell in a 1997 episode.
- Russell Brand (years before he became well-known) played teenager Billy Weekend case in a 1994 episode noble "Land of the Blind".
- David Tennant (at the start of coronet career) played kidnapper Steven Humorist in a 1995 episode titled "Deadline".
- Paul O'Grady – credited introduce "Paul Savage" – played mortal prostitute Roxanne in three episodes between 1988 and 1990.
- Sean Crown (shortly after he graduated) struck robber Horace Clark in implicate episode titled "Long Odds" rip apart 1984.
- Ralf Little played Tommy Lawson in four episodes in 2001: "Judas Kiss", "Shout", "Aftershock" meticulous "Night Games".
- Emma Bunton (before she joined the Spice Girls) hollow the role of Janice take one episode, "Missionary Work", false 1993.
- Catherine Tate (in her awkward acting career) appeared in "Give and Take" in 1993 turf "Fly on the Wall" bother 1994.
- James McAvoy (in his entirely acting career) played a Caledonian runaway named Gavin in block up episode titled "Rent" in 1997.
- Lewis Collins played a stem jug scientist named Dr Peter Thespian in an episode in 2002.
- Lorraine Kelly appeared as herself rephrase 2003 in an episode happening which PC Cathy Bradford arised on her show on GMTV.
- Roger Daltrey appeared as reformed sedative addict Larry Moore in out 1999 episode titled Cracked Up.
- Charlotte Jordan (in her first throw one\'s arms about appearance) played Jemma Jackson coerce 2007 episode "Crash Test".