IMDb > "The Bill" (1984)
"The Bill"
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

"The Bill" (1984) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1984-????


Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   571 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 2% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Creator:
Geoff McQueen
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Bill on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | unknown full episode list
Release Date:
16 October 1984 (UK) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Plot:
Episodes follow uniform officers and detectives from an inner London police station as they enforce law and order on a day to day basis. full summary
Awards:
6 wins & 22 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(80 articles)
Sarah Manners joins 'The Bill'
 (From digitalspy. 23 October 2009, 3:23 AM, PDT)

Sloane, Tointon, David-Lloyd for 'The Bill'
 (From digitalspy. 21 October 2009, 4:02 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Unrecognisable from the original "Bill" more (37 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 10 of 2990)
Graham Cole ... PC Tony Stamp / ... (563 episodes, 1984-2009)
Trudie Goodwin ... Sgt. June Ackland / ... (459 episodes, 1984-2007)

Jeff Stewart ... PC Reg Hollis / ... (450 episodes, 1984-2008)
Simon Rouse ... DCI Jack Meadows / ... (449 episodes, 1990-2009)

Mark Wingett ... D.C. Carver / ... (342 episodes, 1984-2007)
Alex Walkinshaw ... Sgt. Dale Smith / ... (297 episodes, 1992-2009)
Roberta Taylor ... Insp. Gina Gold / ... (279 episodes, 1990-2008)
Chris Simmons ... DC Mickey Webb / ... (263 episodes, 1998-2009)
Eric Richard ... Sgt. Cryer / ... (240 episodes, 1984-2004)
Andrew Lancel ... DI Neil Manson / ... (229 episodes, 1995-2009)
more

Additional Details

Runtime:
25 min (1988-1998) | 50 min (1984-1988, 1998-)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono | Stereo
Certification:
Australia:M | Australia:PG | UK:12 (some episodes) | UK:15 (some episodes) | UK:PG (some episodes)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Emily Watson was interviewed for visiting parts a number of times. more
Quotes:
DI Burnside: Ask the real community what they want and they'll tell you loud and clear. Cuff 'em and stuff 'em. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "SOKO Leipzig: The Bill - Entführung in London (#12.1)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Overkill more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
12 out of 14 people found the following comment useful.
Unrecognisable from the original "Bill", 3 September 2003
Author: Imnozy from Sydney, Australia

I have followed this series from its earliest episodes and have rarely found it hard going until recently. Although it still delivers good entertainment, the show has lost much of its grittiness (although in many ways it is probably more realistic).Up until the recent dramatic changes (the bombing of Sun Hill and resultant death of many of the main characters)there was little shown of the violence, blood etc that is part and parcel of real police work. The show has suffered considerably for those of us who remember the good old days of Burnside, Tosh Lines et al. Serialising the episodes is not in itself a bad thing, for that makes it more believable than the old concept that each case was tied up in the half hour - or one hour episode, it does however mean that much of the crispness of the show is lost in the process. For the undedicated, the focus on private lives (and romances in the station)turns it very much into a "soap" and less of a serious show. I am still recovering from the first time Jim kissed June - it was a bit like watching someone kiss his sister! I suppose that the Old Bill is gone for good, but it still is good entertainment - and I suppose this is what we watch TV for.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (37 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "The Bill" (1984)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
The Bill theme tune???? missblink_182
Inspector Smith jarrettr
The storyline of Gabriel Kent... FoxPro1
Too dark laurasamb
Favourite Cast Member Eeeeeeeeeeeever? harryhoofterbumhead
No more 'Overkill'... CBel15
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Bill Uncovered: Des and Reg Hot Fuzz Peeping Tom Prime Suspect 3 "Inspector Morse"
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
External reviews News articles IMDb TV section
IMDb Crime section IMDb UK section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button