Geoff McQueen
Director
The Bill (1984)
Season 21
The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.
Released Oct. 16, 1984
Episode 22 min
14+
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Production Companies: Talkback Thames, Thames Television, ITV
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S21E1 - Cure the Sin
It could be the day of Sun Hill's first gay wedding, but PC Lance Powell has been kidnapped by two Christian friends, Hal Richards and Dennis Simpson who try and 'cure' him of his homosexuality, Lance is spotted being kidnapped on CCTV footage and they find out that the man who rented the van that Lance was pulled into lent it to Dennis, Dennis is taken in for questioning and he confesses that him and Hal kidnapped Lance. Lance is rescued and Lance and Sgt Mark Rollins finally marry. A new DC Jo Masters is brought in to diffuse the tension between the warring DCI Jack Meadows and DI Neil Manson, but after meeting DC Jo Masters they both agree that she'll make their lives hell. DC Terry Perkins tracks down his brother and manages to trick his wife into revealing her suspicions about her husbands child abuse but DS Ramani de Costa is hot on his trail.
Jan. 5, 2005, midnight
S21E2 - Double Jeopardy (Part One)
DS Ramani De Costa and DC Suzie Sim try to find out if DC Terry Perkin's brother, Ben is abusing his kids and Bradley admits his father touches him, but he could have adopted his fathers childhood memories as his own. Meanwhile a woman at St Hughs hospital protests about her embryos being held for ransom and pulls a knife on PC Yvonne Hemmingway. Two people pretending to be protesters try to spring there bail jumping father who is in hospital after a drink driving crash but he is to ill to be moved. In the protest PC Roger Valentine is gagged and handcuffed to a bed and PC Honey Harman finds herself staring down the barrel of a gun.
Jan. 6, 2005, midnight
S21E3 - Double Jeopardy (Part Two)
Neil and Jack arrive at Sgt. Hugh's to speak to suspect Roland O'Brien, only to walk right into the middle of a hostage situation – finding themselves being tied up in the boiler room by O'Brien's deranged son. Adam arrives to take charge of the situation, and assigns Jo to be the negotiator in the absence of the hostage negotiation team. Jo attempts to use O'Brien's ex-girlfriend, who is now carrying his baby, in an attempt to secure Roger's safety. Meanwhile, Steve sees red and rescues Honey from the clutches of O'Brien's other son, wrestling him to the floor. When Roger attempts to obtain medical help for Roland, he gets into a tussle with his son, and the gun fires, injuring the boy.
Jan. 12, 2005, midnight
S21E4 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 278
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Jan. 13, 2005, midnight
S21E5 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 279
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Jan. 19, 2005, midnight
S21E6 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 6
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Jan. 20, 2005, midnight
S21E7 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 7
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Jan. 26, 2005, midnight
S21E8 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 8
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Jan. 27, 2005, midnight
S21E9 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 9
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Feb. 2, 2005, midnight
S21E10 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 10
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Feb. 3, 2005, midnight
S21E11 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 11
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Feb. 9, 2005, midnight
S21E12 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 12
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Feb. 16, 2005, midnight
S21E13 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 13
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Feb. 17, 2005, midnight
S21E14 - Episode 288
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Feb. 23, 2005, midnight
S21E15 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 15
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Feb. 24, 2005, midnight
S21E16 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 16
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Feb. 24, 2005, midnight
S21E17 - The Bill Uncovered: Jim's Story
As actor Mark Wingett prepares to leave the programme, he reflects on his character Jim Carver's 21 years at Sun Hill, from naive probation bobby to DC and all that came in between - drinking, gambling, marrying and divorcing Marie and finally landing the woman of his dreams - June Ackland.
Feb. 24, 2005, midnight
S21E19 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 18
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March 3, 2005, midnight
S21E21 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 293
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March 10, 2005, midnight
S21E22 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 22
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March 17, 2005, midnight
S21E23 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 23
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March 23, 2005, midnight
S21E24 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 24
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March 24, 2005, midnight
S21E25 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 25
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March 30, 2005, midnight
S21E26 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 26
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March 31, 2005, midnight
S21E28 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 28
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April 7, 2005, midnight
S21E29 - The Decoy - Part 1
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April 13, 2005, midnight
S21E30 - The Decoy - Part 2
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April 14, 2005, midnight
S21E32 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 32
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April 21, 2005, midnight
S21E33 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 33
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April 27, 2005, midnight
S21E34 - Like Father, Like Son
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April 28, 2005, midnight
S21E35 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 35
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May 4, 2005, midnight
S21E36 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 36
DS De Costa returns to Sun Hill humiliated after being bailed. DC Perkins races to her house, where an increasingly unbalanced Margaret Barnes is planning to commit suicide. In an attempt to prevent her from taking her own life he is stabbed and critically injured. PCSO Laura Bryant is knocked to the ground by a boy running drugs errands. PCs Dan and Stamp track down an inventive graffiti artist who uses cleaning products to produce negative images on dirty walls around Sun Hill. Sgt Smith reprimands receptionist Julian Tavell for gossiping.
May 5, 2005, midnight
S21E37 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 37
Margaret Barnes is taken to hospital where a nurse realises that the blood on her clothes is not consistent with her wounds. DS De Costa realises DC Perkins has been stabbed and rushes home to find him bleeding to death. PC Powell and PCSO Bryant continue to help a delinquent's mother who has been beaten up by her son. They track Tomlin to a local pool hall, where they are taken aback to see Supt Okaro apparently buying drugs from Adi Mateen. DS Nixon is impressed by DS Hunter's uncharacteristic chivalry while working on a case, and asks if he'd like to get together with her socially. Unfortunately, their date is ruined by the reappearance of a figure from Hunter's past.
May 12, 2005, midnight
S21E38 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 38
Supt Okaro attends the funeral of his wife, son and daughter, where he is comforted by Insp Gold, who goes on to compound his distress by telling him that she has cancer. PC Powell and PCSO Bryant continue to try to help local delinquent Jordan Tomlin. Powell is concerned that the superintendent hasn't handed in the drugs package he received from local drug dealer Adi Mateen. DSs Hunter and Nixon investigate the theft of a laptop containing sexually explicit material. Nixon seems to have cooled towards Hunter, who confides in his brother Steve about Kate Maltby's pregnancy.
May 18, 2005, midnight
S21E39 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 39
DS Nixon confronts DS Hunter about Kate Maltby's pregnancy. Hunter then attacks his younger brother Steve, accusing him of betraying a confidence. Supt Okaro and Insp Gold have a heart-to-heart discussion, but she is sure he's hiding something. PCs Kent and Murphy work together on a harassment case involving Kent's fancy woman. Drug dealer Adi Mateen is forced to reveal his true identity in a desperate bid to save PC Powell from being shot by Jordan Tomlin.
May 19, 2005, midnight
S21E40 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 40
DC Zain Nadir is certain that his cover has not been blown, and Supt Adam Okaro authorises him to meet drug dealer Joshua Armstrong. The intervention of an armed motorcycle passenger threatens to cut short the entire investigation. PC Harman returns from honeymoon and confides in PC Hemmingway about a storage unit hired by new husband Scott Burnett. Hemmingway finds a bloody glove, fuelling suspicions that he killed his first wife. DS Phil Hunter is furious with his brother for telling Kate Maltby about his daughter Madison.
May 26, 2005, midnight
S21E41 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 41
PC Casper has a humiliating run-in with three yobs and later tries to save face by telling PC Johannsen that they had threatened him with a knife. At the end of the shift, he seeks solace in the arms of drugs referral officer Rochelle Barratt. PC Harman confronts husband Scott Burnett, who breaks down and admits to killing his first wife Karen. She implores him to turn himself in, but when the police arrive at their house, the couple are nowhere to be seen.
June 1, 2005, midnight
S21E42 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 42
DI Morell investigates the apparent abduction of PC Harman by new husband Scott Burnett, but she has fled with him of her own volition and they are preparing to set sail for France. PCs Hemmingway and Stamp arrest a thief and Hemmingway leaves herself open to charges of using excessive force. PC Johannsen teases PC Casper about his run-in with the gang.
June 2, 2005, midnight
S21E43 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 43
There is an enquiry into the PC Hemmingway's use of her asp on Lee Thomas, who dies from his injuries. Supt Okaro interviews PC Harman, who insists that she was abducted by husband Scott Burnett. PC Casper confesses to Insp Gold that PC Johannsen has been blackmailing him. Johannsen lets slip to Julian Tavell that the inspector has cancer.
June 8, 2005, midnight
S21E44 - Episode 44
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June 15, 2005, midnight
S21E45 - Episode 317
PC Harman is allowed to retract her resignation, but husband Scott Burnett tries to kill himself in prison. PC Hemmingway is suspended from duty, pending investigation into the death of Lee Thomas, causing uncertainty among the relief as to what constitutes reasonable force when apprehending a suspect. PC Kapoor is accused of assault, while PC Stamp hesitates to use his asp and is beaten severely. DC Nadir agrees to a stint with Sun Hill CID before his next undercover job.
June 9, 2005, midnight
S21E46 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 46
Sgt Ackland leads a short-lived rebellion over the suspension of PC Hemmingway. Supt Okaro tries to defuse the threat of strike action by the relief, reminding them of their duties as police officers and offering to let Hemmingway return to the station on non-operational duties while the inquiry takes its course. PC Casper panics that his affair with Rochelle Barratt is about to become public, but reacts with dismay when she suggests they put their affair on hold. DC Best feels that he is being patronised by DC Sim. DI Manson confides in Sim about his affair with the late PC Dunbar. The Hunter brothers clash over Phil's treatment of Kate.
June 16, 2005, midnight
S21E49 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 48
PCSO Bryant discovers that the boy bullying her son Liam is dealing drugs at school. DS Nixon continues to wind up DC Masters. DI Manson puts pressure on DC Best to drop his accusations against DC Sim. PC Murphy confronts PC Kent about their relationship. CPS lawyer Jonathan Fox returns to Sun Hill.
June 23, 2005, midnight
S21E50 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 50
Sgt Smith attends a car-jacking incident and is attracted to the victim, Louise Larson, the wife of a local gangster. PCs Johannsen and Harman are sent to catch a gang of cash machine skimmers. DS Hunter discovers that Christine Weaver plans to migrate to Australia with their daughter. PC Murphy ignores Sgt Ackland's advice to steer clear of PC Kent.
June 30, 2005, midnight
S21E51 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 51
PCs Valentine and Casper break up a violent fight between two old friends, and have to deal with the consequences when one of the men is stabbed. DC Nadir is investigating gangster Pete Larson, while Sgt Smith has been sleeping with Mrs Larson. DC Perkins is called as a witness at his brother's trial. DS Hunter is concerned that Christine Weaver plans to emigrate with their daughter Madison.
July 6, 2005, midnight
S21E52 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 52
Supt. Okaro struggles to make headway with his road safety campaign. D.C. Perkins's nephew testifies against his father. Sgt. Smith continues his relationship with a gangster's wife. P.C. Stamp tries his hand at internet dating. D.S. Hunter's mum lectures him about parental responsibility.
July 7, 2005, midnight
S21E53 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 53
D.C. Best is shot in the back during a raid on a gang suspected of handling stolen goods. D.S. Hunter vows to catch the thug responsible for assaulting his pregnant ex-lover, and inadvertently proposes marriage. Insp. Gold returns to duty after cancer therapy but is unfit for work. Supt. Okaro hits another snag with his road safety initiative.
July 13, 2005, midnight
S21E54 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 54
Acting DC Best survives the shooting, but may be paralysed. Reunited with his estranged mother, he decides to return to Manchester. DCI Meadows and CID begin the search for the gunman, and are led to Supt Okaro's old friend Isaac Collins. Sgt Smith and Jonathan Fox investigate Insp Gold's absence and find her passed out in her bathroom. PC Stamp hires an escort to accompany him to PC Harman's birthday party, but she turns out to be a moonlighting PC Johannsen.
July 14, 2005, midnight
S21E55 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 55
Supt. Okaro tenders his resignation as photographs of him smoking a joint with Isaac Collins are passed on to the MET. However, unbeknown to the relief, he has gone undercover for the NCS, hoping to identify Collins for the rogue that he is. When Collins offers him the job of a security consultant, he uses it a pretext to begin his investigation. Meanwhile, Ch Supt Barratt arrives at Sun Hill to take control of the situation, and unknown to him, he comes dangerously close to discovering the affair between PC Casper and his wife, Rochelle. PC Johannsen exploits her new status as PC Stamp's 'girlfriend', so he decides to end their relationship. DCI Meadows challenges DI Manson over his relationship with DC Sim after he catches them in a compromising situation.
July 20, 2005, midnight
S21E56 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 56
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July 21, 2005, midnight
S21E57 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 57
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July 27, 2005, midnight
S21E58 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 331
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July 28, 2005, midnight
S21E59 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 59
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Aug. 3, 2005, midnight
S21E60 - Episode 333
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Aug. 4, 2005, midnight
S21E61 - Episode 61
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Aug. 11, 2005, midnight
S21E62 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 62
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Aug. 10, 2005, midnight
S21E63 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 63
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Aug. 17, 2005, midnight
S21E64 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 64
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Aug. 18, 2005, midnight
S21E65 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 65
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Aug. 24, 2005, midnight
S21E67 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 66
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Aug. 25, 2005, midnight
S21E68 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 68
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Aug. 31, 2005, midnight
S21E69 - Insufficient Excuses
Jo and Suzie present Neil with incriminating photographs of his father-in-law, while Ross Trescot begs June to drop the rape charge.
Sept. 1, 2005, midnight
S21E70 - Finger of Blame
Neil Manson learns his father-in-law, former Deputy Assistant Commissioner Roy Pearson, is being blackmailed over his involvement with underage boys.
Sept. 6, 2005, midnight
S21E71 - Distraction
PCs Hemmingway and Bryant challenge their male colleagues Valentine and Casper to a crime-busting contest. Amanda Prosser gets a stranglehold on Gina.
Sept. 7, 2005, midnight
S21E72 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 73
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Sept. 14, 2005, midnight
S21E73 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 73
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Sept. 15, 2005, midnight
S21E74 - Seeking Retribution
Sheelagh finally decides to accept Gabriel's marriage proposal, while Roger investigates an assault on his estranged wife's new boyfriend.
Sept. 21, 2005, midnight
S21E77 - Keep it out
Adam Okaro returns to Sun Hill, where he resumes his role as Superintendent - and immediately asks Jo Masters to find out how the press got a photo of Lesley Palmer.
Sept. 28, 2005, midnight
S21E79 - Episode 351
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Sept. 29, 2005, midnight
S21E80 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 80
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Oct. 6, 2005, midnight
S21E81 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 81
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Oct. 12, 2005, midnight
S21E82 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 82
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Oct. 13, 2005, midnight
S21E83 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 83
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Oct. 19, 2005, midnight
S21E84 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 84
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Oct. 20, 2005, midnight
S21E86 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 85
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Oct. 25, 2005, midnight
S21E87 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 87
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Nov. 2, 2005, midnight
S21E88 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 88
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Nov. 3, 2005, midnight
S21E89 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 89
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Nov. 9, 2005, midnight
S21E90 - Episode 363
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Nov. 10, 2005, midnight
S21E92 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 365
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Nov. 17, 2005, midnight
S21E93 - A Small Piece of the Pie
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Nov. 17, 2005, midnight
S21E95 - Episode 367
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Nov. 29, 2005, midnight
S21E96 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 96
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Dec. 7, 2005, midnight
S21E98 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 97
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Dec. 8, 2005, midnight
S21E100 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 99
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Dec. 15, 2005, midnight
S21E101 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 101
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Dec. 20, 2005, midnight
S21E102 - Episode 374
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Dec. 21, 2005, midnight
S21E103 - The Bill Season 21 Episode 103
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Dec. 28, 2005, midnight
S21E104 - Episode 377
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Dec. 29, 2005, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 52206 min.
Released: Oct. 16, 1984
Last Air Date: Aug. 31, 2010, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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