The Bill

2002•26 series•Entertainment / Detective
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This police drama follows the activities in and around Sun Hill, a police station located in the fictional East London borough of Canley. The focus is not just the gritty reality of police work, however; the lives and loves of the officers who staff the precinct get equal play.

Getting It Right: Episode Image
Episode 1Getting It Right

The fifth series of the long-running crime drama. Burnside is given the wrong information by Ramsey before an early morning raid.

A Reflection of Glory: Episode Image
Episode 2A Reflection of Glory

Gritty police drama series. Ramsey and Haynes speak to a shoplifter who claims she is innocent. While they are out the back, the shop is held up.

One to One: Episode Image
Episode 3One to One

The arresting police drama continues. A councillor's drug-addicted daughter causes trouble for Ackland and Stamp.

The Mugging and the Gypsies: Episode Image
Episode 4The Mugging and the Gypsies

The classic police drama series continues as Edwards, Yorkie and Ackland try to enforce a child protection order on a Gypsy family.

The Chain of Command: Episode Image
Episode 5The Chain of Command

Iconic police drama series. Yorkie attends to a woman who enters the station with a head wound. Ramsey and Ackland find a gang of drunks under a flyover.

Life and Death: Episode Image
Episode 6Life and Death

Popular police drama series. Stamp and Brind bring a drunk into the station, who later tells Peters that he has killed someone and then passes out.

Hothead: Episode Image
Episode 7Hothead

Top cop drama series. Martella brings in two girls who were chatting up lorry drivers in order to hitch a lift to Manchester.

Steamers: Episode Image
Episode 8Steamers

Classic police drama with the team from Sun Hill. Reports of a strange smell lead to Melvin discovering a body in a flat.

Duty Elsewhere: Episode Image
Episode 9Duty Elsewhere

Iconic police drama series. Haynes goes undercover as a driver to investigate a gang who are responsible for a murder and drug dealing.

Saturday Blues: Episode Image
Episode 10Saturday Blues

The popular police drama series that ran for over 25 years. Burnside's goddaughter lies in intensive care following a drug overdose.

NFA: Episode Image
Episode 11NFA

The top cop drama continues. Ramsey is determined to teach some schoolchildren a lesson. Brind tackles a gang that smash car windows to steal handbags.

The Price You Pay: Episode Image
Episode 12The Price You Pay

Police drama series. Roach stands by and watches a man get beaten up. Martella tries to prevent a father taking revenge on his daughter's violent boyfriend.

The Key of the Door: Episode Image
Episode 13The Key of the Door

Time for crime in the police drama series. Cryer discovers a young boy has been abusing his mother. Dashwood seeks the common link in a state of burglaries.

Cock Up: Episode Image
Episode 14Cock Up

Another episode of the classic police drama series. Cryer's son could be the key to arresting two local drug dealers.

Repercussions: Episode Image
Episode 15Repercussions

The results of the drug raid lead to unrest in the community.

A Death in the Family: Episode Image
Episode 16A Death in the Family

June and Taffy are called in off the street to the death of a baby.

In the Frame: Episode Image
Episode 17In the Frame

Burnside gets caught in a trap for corruption and Cryer witnesses a car bombing.

A Good Result: Episode Image
Episode 18A Good Result

Yorkie goes undercover with a gang of football hooligans.

Conscience: Episode Image
Episode 19Conscience

Roach has an unsuccessful date with a married woman but instead bumps into his old boss.

Sunday Sunday: Episode Image
Episode 20Sunday Sunday

A fight at the market causes problems for the officers at Sun Hill.

Climate: Episode Image
Episode 21Climate

Roach tries to clear up a case of young girls being attacked.

Bad Company: Episode Image
Episode 22Bad Company

PC Melvin is called to an abandoned factory with dire consequences.

Suspicious Minds: Episode Image
Episode 23Suspicious Minds

Sun hill officers join with the area vice squad to break a pornography ring, one of the villains is tipped off and escapes. Was it Burnside that let him know they were coming?

Intuition: Episode Image
Episode 24Intuition

Roach puts his all into his current case of a gold bullion robbery.

Loss: Episode Image
Episode 25Loss

Martella and Yorkie are in charge of "tidying up" unsolved missing persons cases.

Procedure: Episode Image
Episode 26Procedure

Sun Hill gets a visit from the fraud squad.

Luck of the Draw: Episode Image
Episode 27Luck of the Draw

Roach goes undercover in order to find out more about a lottery scam.

No Strings: Episode Image
Episode 28No Strings

Yorkie and Ramsey arrest an armed robber responsible for several post office hold ups.

Fool's Gold: Episode Image
Episode 29Fool's Gold

CID bring in a suspect who is implicated in several Post Office robberies.

The Visit: Episode Image
Episode 30The Visit

Martella is visiting a remand prisoner and ends up being held hostage.

One for the Ladies: Episode Image
Episode 31One for the Ladies

The death of a bigamist leads Tosh to a confusing and difficult conclusion.

No Shelter: Episode Image
Episode 32No Shelter

An Italian lorry driver causes chaos at Sun Hill.

Out to Lunch: Episode Image
Episode 33Out to Lunch

A night out leaves Burnside, Carver, and Ramsey in the middle of an Italian turf war.

Free Wheel: Episode Image
Episode 34Free Wheel

CID are keeping an eye on a man who is suspected of the illegal shipment of arms to Third World countries. P.C. Smith deals with a couple who have had their vehicle stolen.

Only a Bit of Thieving: Episode Image
Episode 35Only a Bit of Thieving

DS Roach is accused of attempted murder.

Communications: Episode Image
Episode 36Communications

Edwards and W.P.C. Brind visit the parents of a missing girl before starting door-to-door enquiries in the neighbourhood.

Silver Lining: Episode Image
Episode 37Silver Lining

After driving a Rolls Royce back to the yard, Haynes finds something valuable in the boot of the vehicle.

Suffocation Job: Episode Image
Episode 38Suffocation Job

WPC Ackland visits a woman with agoraphobia, while Sun Hill investigates a series of burglaries.

Mickey Would Have Wanted It: Episode Image
Episode 39Mickey Would Have Wanted It

Burnside must find evidence to catch the father of one of his old school friends. Meanwhile Melvin recovers from an attack.

Blood Ties: Episode Image
Episode 40Blood Ties

Brind and Stamp delve into the heart of a serious domestic.

You'll Be Back: Episode Image
Episode 41You'll Be Back

P.C. Ramsey and W.P.C. Brind investigate a shoplifting.

Fort Apache: Sun Hill: Episode Image
Episode 42Fort Apache: Sun Hill

An industrial dispute by prison officers puts pressure on Sun Hill's holding cells.

Waste: Episode Image
Episode 43Waste

The body of a homeless woman is found on a building site.

The Strong Survive: Episode Image
Episode 44The Strong Survive

Carver and Dashwood have a chemist shop under observation.

Loving Care: Episode Image
Episode 45Loving Care

Carver investigates a burglary and finds an unconscious girl at the scene.

Back on the Streets: Episode Image
Episode 46Back on the Streets

Lines and Carver fail to capture a wanted man.

FAT'AC: Episode Image
Episode 47FAT'AC

PC Smith attends a fatal road traffic accident and makes some poor decisions because of shock,this leads him to question his commitment to police work.

Somewhere by Chance: Episode Image
Episode 48Somewhere by Chance

An ex-soldier attempts to blow up a shopping complex.

A Quiet Life: Episode Image
Episode 49A Quiet Life

Carver attends the hospital to speak to the wife of a robbery victim.

Tom Tiddler's Ground: Episode Image
Episode 50Tom Tiddler's Ground

Carver finds himself investigating a villain that Sun Hill has wanted to nail for years.

Make My Day: Episode Image
Episode 51Make My Day

Hollis is back on the beat. Burnside's informant provides him information.

Provocation: Episode Image
Episode 52Provocation

Dashwood investigates a number of robberies made on building sites.

Overspend: Episode Image
Episode 53Overspend

Brownlow's new way of saving money leaves CID without transport.

Between Friends: Episode Image
Episode 54Between Friends

Brownlow is invited to join a golf club but is furious as his clubs have gone missing.

Traffic: Episode Image
Episode 55Traffic

A young girl is hit by a drunk driver, while Cryer takes the new officer Turnham for a walk on the beat.

The Sacred Seal: Episode Image
Episode 56The Sacred Seal

Carver struggles to get the truth when a feud between a priest and a convict turns nasty.

Subsequent Visits: Episode Image
Episode 57Subsequent Visits

When CID ignores a car theft, Tony takes matters into his own hands to try to catch the thieves.

User Friendly: Episode Image
Episode 58User Friendly

An aircraft from Belgium has come down in a park, and the pilot and passengers have fled.

Don't Like Mondays: Episode Image
Episode 59Don't Like Mondays

Edwards and Ramsey find themselves held at gunpoint with DC Lines' wife and children.

Pickup: Episode Image
Episode 60Pickup

PC Haynes struggles to cope after the shooting of Ramsey.

Kidding: Episode Image
Episode 61Kidding

Martella is determined to help a woman leave her violent husband.

Black Spot: Episode Image
Episode 62Black Spot

Tosh is determined to nick local villain Davy Box.

Taken for a Ride: Episode Image
Episode 63Taken for a Ride

Roach becomes eligible for a promotion.

Time Out: Episode Image
Episode 64Time Out

Burnside's feud with a detective from the robbery squad spirals out of control.

Leaving: Episode Image
Episode 65Leaving

Yorkie's last day at Sun Hill leads him to a gang of shoplifters.

Street Games and Board Games: Episode Image
Episode 66Street Games and Board Games

A family of four find themselves all linked to Roach.

Pressure: Episode Image
Episode 67Pressure

A car accident results in accusations and revenge at Sun Hill.

A Little Knowledge: Episode Image
Episode 68A Little Knowledge

DC Lines and PC Garfield both go undercover.

Pathways: Episode Image
Episode 69Pathways

Sgt Peters and WPC Brind deal with some trying going's-on at an allotment garden.

Seen to Be Done: Episode Image
Episode 70Seen to Be Done

An unfortunate discovery concerning a man released from overnight custody brings some officers under scrutiny.

Tulip: Episode Image
Episode 71Tulip

While transporting a man for booking, two officers respond to another emergency incident - leaving the arrestee with the victim, to their later regret.

Nothing but the Truth: Episode Image
Episode 72Nothing but the Truth

DC Jim Carver suffers under DI Burnside's so-called 'supervision' - and Sgt Cryer hunts for a fireman's helmet for his nephew's birthday present.

It's Not Majorca: Episode Image
Episode 73It's Not Majorca

Mayhem ensues when Sun Hill's custody area deals with not only all of Barton Street's prisoners on temporary transfer and two interfering lay-visitors for the Home Office.

Mending Fences: Episode Image
Episode 74Mending Fences

Sun Hill struggle to nail a gang of thugs.

Exit Lines: Episode Image
Episode 75Exit Lines

PC Garfield assists an elderly lady that lives alone.

That Old Malarkey: Episode Image
Episode 76That Old Malarkey

When he tries to deal with a mentally ill woman, Tony finds himself in a house fire.

Greig Versus Taylor: Episode Image
Episode 77Greig Versus Taylor

Greig interrogates a man suspected of armed robbery.

Tottering: Episode Image
Episode 78Tottering

Able and Melvin discover a stray horse and cart while on patrol.

I Counted Them All Out: Episode Image
Episode 79I Counted Them All Out

Burnside and his team help out the flying squad after he receives information regarding armed robbers.

Zig Zag: Episode Image
Episode 80Zig Zag

Tosh and Dashwood are on the look out for a missing private detective.

A Matter of Trust: Episode Image
Episode 81A Matter of Trust

Burnside receives false information in regard to a planned armed robbery.

Tourist Trap: Episode Image
Episode 82Tourist Trap

Dashwood and Ackland go undercover to investigate a tour guide.

The One That Got Away: Episode Image
Episode 83The One That Got Away

Brownlow engages in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle.

Found Offending: Episode Image
Episode 84Found Offending

PC Stamp tries to help a young girl being abused by her father.

All Part of the Job: Episode Image
Episode 85All Part of the Job

WPC Brind attends a disturbance at a local pub. Special Branch arrives at Sun Hill.

In the Cold: Episode Image
Episode 86In the Cold

When a body is found at a railway yard, Burnside is convinced one of the security guards at the yard is the murderer.

Just a Little Runaround: Episode Image
Episode 87Just a Little Runaround

Frazer starts her police riot training and is reunited with some old friends.

A Fair Appraisal: Episode Image
Episode 88A Fair Appraisal

PC Edwards awaits the results of his annual appraisal. CID investigate a local drug dealer.

Visitors: Episode Image
Episode 89Visitors

The Sun Hill open day is ruined when a trophy is stolen from the station. DC Lines is having money problems.

Private Wars: Episode Image
Episode 90Private Wars

Burnside witnesses a break in at an electricity substation.

Feasting With Panthers: Episode Image
Episode 91Feasting With Panthers

Dashwood investigates a theft and burglary incident. Meanwhile, Sgt Penny has a run-in with Stamp.

By the Book: Episode Image
Episode 92By the Book

A registered drug addict causes a disturbance at a pharmacy.

Beer and Bicycles: Episode Image
Episode 93Beer and Bicycles

PC Edwards undergoes counselling. PC Stamp is unhappy he has to patrol with a police dog.

Grace of God: Episode Image
Episode 94Grace of God

A man at a car yard complains about youngsters damaging cars and stealing car radios.

Just Another Day: Episode Image
Episode 95Just Another Day

PCs Melvin and Turnham attend to a noise complaint concerning a saxophone player, whom they think may be connected to someone called 'The Pied Piper'.

Gone Fishing: Episode Image
Episode 96Gone Fishing

Roach and Carver have different opinions concerning a recent hit-and-run car accident.

Early Bird: Episode Image
Episode 97Early Bird

Lines and Carver arrest a local safe-breaker. Edwards and Brind come across an elderly lady on more than one occasion.

Just for the Crack: Episode Image
Episode 98Just for the Crack

A large amount of motorcycles have been stolen, including a police bike.

Woman in Brown: Episode Image
Episode 99Woman in Brown

Ackland responds to the kidnapping of a baby girl. Lines and Carver investigate a stolen car racket.

Speaking Freely: Episode Image
Episode 100Speaking Freely

Inspector Frazer is up for her annual appraisal. Meanwhile, a controversial lecturer is about to speak at a university, which could potentially cause public order problems.

The Return of the Prodigal: Episode Image
Episode 101The Return of the Prodigal

A man on the run for 12 months unexpectedly hands himself in. Meanwhile, Hollis and Ford attend to an explosion.

Chinese Whispers: Episode Image
Episode 102Chinese Whispers

PC Quinnan arrives at Sun Hill and tries to impress all the female officers. Rumours are spreading as an estate surveyor is seen looking at the station.

Powers of Exclusion: Episode Image
Episode 103Powers of Exclusion

Garfield and Turnham arrest a minister whom Burnside has been after for some time.

Saturday Night Fever: Episode Image
Episode 104Saturday Night Fever

It's a busy Saturday night in Sun Hill with a drug dealer murdered and a full custody room at the station.

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