description The Bill Overview
The Bill is a long-running British television series depicting the daily operations of a London Metropolitan Police team. Created by Geoff McQueen, it gained recognition for its realistic portrayal of police work and comedic elements within a crime procedural format. Primarily aimed at adult audiences, The Bill remains popular with fans of UK crime dramas and those interested in observing police procedures.
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help The Bill FAQ
Is Sun Hill police station in The Bill real?
Sun Hill is a fictional Metropolitan Police station in the fictional London borough of Canley. The station exterior and sets became closely associated with the series, but viewers could not visit Sun Hill as a working police station.
Why is the programme called The Bill?
The title uses British slang in which the police are called the Old Bill. The series began with Geoff McQueen's one-off drama Woodentop before becoming a continuing ITV programme in 1984.
How long did The Bill run on ITV?
The Bill ran as a regular series from 1984 until 2010. It produced more than 2,400 episodes and shifted over time from shorter procedural installments to hour-long serialized stories.
Which long-running characters are most associated with The Bill?
PC Tony Stamp, Sergeant June Ackland, and PC Reg Hollis became three of its most recognizable officers. Graham Cole played Stamp, Trudie Goodwin played Ackland, and Jeff Stewart played Hollis.
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