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Legendary publicist Nuala Giblin is one of the most prolific behind the scenes names of The Bill and Richard Handford himself said that Nuala should be a special guest on the podcast. Oliver hopes you enjoy this fascinating interview as much as he did! There'll be more gold-dust to come next month in Part 2. REMINDER: Patrons have had access to a video version of this interview for over six months. Please do consider supporting the channel at patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with dec4podcast.com michaelseely.substack.com vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com

The Bill ROYALTY is in the house. The original police advisor. The leading scriptwriter of the original hour-long episodes. A staggering amount of Barlby Road episodes. The real deal is here: the one and only Barry Appleton. I have had the enormous pleasure of working with Barry on his extraordinary true crime memoir Twentieth Century Cop - and here the 87-year-old makes his first ever podcast appearance, sharing memories of some of his 1989 Sun Hill masterpieces, including Getting it Right, Make My Day, Sun Hill - Fort Apache, The Visit and the iconic Don't Like Mondays. Grab your copy of Barry's hard-hitting memoir from Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Flying-Detective/dp/1036199517/

The perfect gift for Father's Day! Barry Appleton investigated some of the most notable crimes of the twentieth century, from multi-million pound robberies to cold-blooded killings that shook the world. Walking the beat of the crime-ridden East End under the rule of the Krays, Barry went toe-to-toe with the underworld, earning multiple commendations for his courage. Following a series of high-profile murder cases, he was assigned to the Flying Squad and went undercover to investigate the assassination of Martin Luther King. Life in the ‘Sweeney’ was dangerous and the detective’s dedication to the job saw him injured in the line of duty, pushing him and his family to the limit. After 20 years’ exemplary service with the Met, Barry’s crimefighting adventures continued when he achieved overnight success as the lead scriptwriter of The Bill, adding gritty realism to 50 episodes of the groundbreaking drama. Now Barry has taken on one final case to unravel his own incredible life story. How did a boy from the Welsh valleys end up in a shootout on the streets of London? What made a hard-nosed cop swap his snub-nosed Smith & Wesson for a second-hand typewriter? And who was the angel always by his side? Featuring dramatic flashback sequences and never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories from Britain’s longest-running police procedural drama, Twentieth Century Cop is an extraordinary true crime memoir that vividly captures life as an old school copper, on the streets and on the screen. This special countdown trailer - featuring the titles for all 50 of Barry's episodes of The Bill - is narrated by one of his favourite actors from the series, the mighty Jon Iles (DC Mike Dashwood) ⁨ "Twentieth Century Cop" is OUT NOW in hardback from Pen & Sword Books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Hardback/p/57380 Also available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Flying-Detective/dp/1036199517/ Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/twentieth-century-cop/barry-appleton/oliver-crocker/9781036199517 Or order through your local bookshop.

The Bill Podcast's Oliver Crocker appeared on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on 10 June 2026 to discuss the autobiography of former Flying Squad detective and legendary The Bill police advisor and scriptwriter Barry Appleton. Oliver was delighted to chat to producer and presenter Sue Dougan live in the studio. Twentieth Century Cop is out now from Pen and Sword Books https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Hardback/p/57380 Also available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Flying-Detective/dp/1036199517/ Barry Appleton investigated some of the most notable crimes of the twentieth century, from multi-million pound robberies to cold-blooded killings that shook the world. Walking the beat of the crime-ridden East End under the rule of the Krays, Barry went toe-to-toe with the underworld, earning multiple commendations for his courage. Following a series of high-profile murder cases, he was assigned to the Flying Squad and went undercover to investigate the assassination of Martin Luther King. Life in the ‘Sweeney’ was dangerous and the detective’s dedication to the job saw him injured in the line of duty, pushing him and his family to the limit. After 20 years’ exemplary service with the Met, Barry’s crimefighting adventures continued when he achieved overnight success as the lead scriptwriter of The Bill, adding gritty realism to 50 episodes of the groundbreaking drama. Now Barry has taken on one final case to unravel his own incredible life story. How did a boy from the Welsh valleys end up in a shootout on the streets of London? What made a hard-nosed cop swap his snub-nosed Smith & Wesson for a second-hand typewriter? And who was the angel always by his side? Featuring dramatic flashback sequences and never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories from Britain’s longest-running police procedural drama, Twentieth Century Cop is an extraordinary true crime memoir that vividly captures life as an old school copper, on the streets and on the screen.

Mark Spalding returns for an extended finale, where Rob Cook asks the big question we've all been wondering about the fate of Chief Inspector Stritch. As well as more "The Bill" discussion throughout this interview, Mark shares gold-dust from his time working on the James Bond movie "Tomorrow Never Dies" and Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow", plus his recent work in corporate video and theatre. You can support The Bill Podcast and unlock over 300 hours of exclusive content by joining our Patreon channel For just £2.99 you'll instantly unlock Season 1 of The Bill Obbocast, along with hundreds of reaction videos, sample editions of the weekly Evidence Room series featuring rare behind-the-scenes paperwork, cast reunion highlights, Billgrimage location videos and you'll be able to share comments with fellow fans. The higher your rank, the more content you'll unlock - and there's 7 years worth to investigate Find out more at patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com (see also dec4podcast.com) shop.saturdaymorningpress,co.uk (see also michaelseely.substack.com) vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com

Its 1998 and as football fever grips the nation, DI Deakin and an unlikely trio of uniform cops head out to Brockwell Park for this self-contained story which falls under the microscope of Ben and Becca as they hunt down lidos, mobile phones and receding hairlines... After you've sampled this extended clip, why not unlock the full Obbocast along with over 300 hours of exclusive content by supporting our Patreon channel For just £2.99 you'll instantly unlock Season 1 of The Bill Obbocast, along with hundreds of reaction videos, sample editions of the weekly Evidence Room series featuring rare behind-the-scenes paperwork, cast reunion highlights, Billgrimage location videos and you'll be able to share comments with fellow fans. The higher your rank, the more content you'll unlock - and there's 7 years worth to investigate Find out more at patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com

Chief Inspector Paul Stritch IS BACK! The mighty Mark Spalding finally makes his much-requested debut on the podcast, as Rob Cook brings us the first of a two-part feature length interview with this extremely charming man. Mark discusses his early days in theatre and television, including memorable roles in "Prime Suspect" and "Seaforth" - along with a chance encounter with an acting legend. Rob then takes Mark through a deep dive of his time at Sun Hill, including his two guest appearances. This interview is PACKED with gold-dust! You can support The Bill Podcast and unlock over 300 hours of exclusive content by joining our Patreon channel For just £2.99 you'll instantly unlock Season 1 of The Bill Obbocast, along with hundreds of reaction videos, sample editions of the weekly Evidence Room series featuring rare behind-the-scenes paperwork, cast reunion highlights, Billgrimage location videos and you'll be able to share comments with fellow fans. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress,co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com Show less

Move over Operation Bumblebee, we have our own ongoing case to crack! Join your new hosts Ben Adams (who came up with this terrific new format) and Rebecca Deeprose for this remarkable deep dive into a selection of episodes that largely took place away from Sun Hill. Enjoy this clip from the first extended edition, where the dynamic duo investigate 1989's User Friendly, where Ackland and Melvin are on the road, and 1991's hour-long special Breakout, which features the return of Yorkie Smith! Patrick will return to The Bill Obbocast once he has finished his writing commitments, along with Ben and Becca, who are here to stay. Please join me in wishing them a warm welcome to the presenting team - they've gone the extra mile on this (literally!) We'll also have some special guests joining them later in the year as they make their way back to Sun Hill. You can unlock the full Obbocast along with over 300 hours of exclusive content by supporting our Patreon channel For just £2.99 you'll instantly unlock Season 1 of The Bill Obbocast, along with hundreds of reaction videos, sample editions of the weekly Evidence Room series featuring rare behind-the-scenes paperwork, cast reunion highlights, Billgrimage location videos and you'll be able to share comments with fellow fans. The higher your rank, the more content you'll unlock - and there's 7 years worth to investigate Find out more at patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com

Stand by for some of the greatest anecdotes we've ever heard on The Bill Podcast as Patrick asks Doug about his exit from The Bill... WARNING: Contains some strong language! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com Order "Hustling the Mob" by Don Spillane from Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hustling-Mob-Mafia-Malware-Murder/dp/0990328376/

STUART IS BACK!! Patrick Stratford continues to bring the big guns to the podcast as the mighty Doug Rao makes his debut. In the first of a two-part cracker, Doug looks back on his time as Sun Hill sleuth DS Stuart Turner and forward at his exciting filmmaking career, including his debut feature film "Dirty Boy" which has played at Cannes and was nominated for multiple awards at the 2025 Raindance Film Festival. Star Trek The Next Generation legend Marina Sirtis (Counsellor Deanna Troi) and Paul McGann — the Eighth Doctor himself — headline this year's Gosport Comic Con on March 28th at the Bay House School Sports & Arts Centre, Gosport. Meet a screen legend, grab autographs, and be part of an unforgettable day celebrating fandom, film, and creativity - Tickets are available now at: www.GosportComicCon.com The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com

In this extended sponsor promo, former Scotland Yard detective and "Hustling the Mob" author Don Spillane shares some tales from his police career and an overview of his new career as an acclaimed crimewriter. You can enjoy more of Don's true crime stories in a series of podcasts released on his YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@donspillaneauthor/ Order "Hustling the Mob" from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hustling-Mob-Mafia-Malware-Murder/dp/0990328376/

On the road to Doctor Who but in the shadow of Quatermass, "The Big Pull" - a lost six part BBC serial - has been be retold by TV historian Michael Seely, accompanied by footnotes of what few facts we know of its production https://michaelseely.substack.com/p/the-big-pull-part-one Illustration Robert Hammond which appears in A Message From the Stars: The A for Andromeda Story - https://shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk/product/a-message-from-the-stars-the-a-for-andromeda-story

All good things... The final Obbocast of Patrick's first season appropriately focuses on The Bill's dramatic and moving 2010 finale, the two-part story "Respect". Joining Patrick for this deep dive into Sun Hill's on-screen climax is USA-based fan, and one of our executive producers, Gary Moncur - a fantastic supporter of the podcast. Please consider supporting us from just £2.99 and begin unlocking over 300 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where I reveal rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999-2001 - including unmade storylines. patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com

Patrick and Dominic return for this terrific conversation, packed with The Bill gold-dust. Enjoy! Find out more about Dominic's Online Screen Acting Academy: https://onlinescreenactingacademy.com/site-97 The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast

Natalie Roles narrates this promo for the Manchester SEO Podcast - a Podcast for Business Owners, to tell their story. MCR SEO Ltd is a Manchester-based, Organic SEO agency with a strong focus on client value and experience, Manchester SEO is a go-to digital SEO agency serving local, national and international brands looking to create real impact in the online, and offline space. Find out more at https://mcr-seo.com/

LEON'S BACK! Patrick Stratford presents a stunning interview with actor and filmmaker Dominic Power, beginning with an insightful conversation about Dominic's new venture https://onlinescreenactingacademy.com/  Dominic also shares his memories of training with legendary acting tutor Anna Scher, snobbery to 'soap' acting from some parts of the profession, and how a memorable guest part in "The Bill" led to him landing his breakthrough role as PC Leon Taylor. The gold-dust comes thick and fast, so strap yourselves in and enjoy the first of a two-part special. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com Unlock over 250 hours of bonus The Bill Podcast content and support the channel from just £2.49 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast

Natalie Roles narrates this special promo for former senior detective Stuart Gibbon's latest book "Being A Detective" featuring new sections on AI and online safety together with updates on cashpoint crimes, drones and keyless car crime amongst other subjects www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1802364536/ Stuart's The Crime Writer's Casebook has also been updated and features new sections on AI and online safety together with updates on DNA, missing persons and teenage killers amongst other subjects www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1802364528/ "Catching a Killer" has also been updated and now features new sections on AI and stalking/online safety together with updates on criminal law, 3D imaging and blood pattern analysis amongst other subjects www.amazon.co.uk/dp/180236451X/ The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with gibconsultancy.co.uk

The Bill legends Karl Collins and Chris Simmons rejoin Patrick Stratford to share more Sun Hill memories and pay a tender tribute to their friend and colleague, the late great George Rossi (DC Duncan Lennox) Natalie Roles introduces The Bill Podcast brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com This episode, Natalie narrates a special promo for former senior detective Stuart Gibbon's latest book "Being A Detective" featuring new sections on AI and online safety together with updates on cashpoint crimes, drones and keyless car crime amongst other subjects https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1802364536/ Stuart's The Crime Writer's Casebook has also been updated and features new sections on AI and online safety together with updates on DNA, missing persons and teenage killers amongst other subjects https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1802364528/ "Catching a Killer" has also been updated and now features new sections on AI and stalking/online safety together with updates on criminal law, 3D imaging and blood pattern analysis amongst other subjects https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/180236451X/ Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast

In the first of a feature-length deep dive into the original hour-long series, Oliver Crocker makes his debut on an Obbo as two podcasters join forces to celebrate the Galloway Years. What Patrick didn't know at the time of recording was that Oliver had ghostwritten the true crime memoir of Barry Appleton - the original police advisor and writer of 50 hard-hitting The Bill scripts. Barry had an astonishing career as a bobby on the beat, later joining the Flying Squad and working on some major cases. You can find out more and pre-order Twentieth Century Cop from Pen & Sword books - it truly is an extraordinary True Crime memoir, PACKED with new and revealing behind-the-scenes information about The Bill not covered anywhere else - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Hardback/p/57380 Unlock all 11 editions of The Bill Obbocast so far for just £2.99 as a Rookie patron - along with 10 sample episodes of The Evidence Room 1999 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com

What's the difference between robbing a bank and robbing a Mafia bank? Sara and Joshua are about to find out... Joshua is a world class hacker and his partner, the alluring Sarah, is a master safe cracker who make their living pillaging other criminal’s bank accounts. An attempted assassination puts them on the run. In return for help from a middle Eastern spy chief, they’re tasked with disrupting an arms deal being negotiated by a crooked banker in the Cayman Islands. This same banker launders money for his main client, a New Jersey mafia boss. A huge pot of money proves too big a temptation and, in this international, absorbing crime thriller, Sarah and Joshua must outsmart a growing list of bad guys. “The edge-of-your-seat suspense and the plot twists had me flipping through page after page.” – Keith Mbuya for Readers’ Favorite Don Spillane was born, raised and educated in Bournemouth, England. In the 1960s and 1970s he served as a young detective with the Metropolitan Police in London, commonly known as Scotland Yard. He worked the East End of London at the time of the notorious gangsters, the Kray Twins, and assisted in the investigation of murders, armed robbery and other criminal activity. Don was accompanied by the Yard's famed Flying Squad during his final arrest, that of a contract killer. Don now lives in Huntington Beach, California with his wife, Carol and their pet beagle, Lucy. Inspired by his life experiences, he now writes thrilling novels about the worlds of intelligence operatives and crime. Order "Hustling the Mob" from Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Hustling-Mob-Mafia-Malware-Murder/dp/0990328376/ Find out more on https://donspillane.com/

Danny Glaze IS BACK! The mighty Karl Collins (DC Danny Glaze) makes his debut on The Bill Podcast alongside his good friend and returning legend Chris Simmons (DC Mickey Webb) In Part 1 of a two-part special, Chris shares his thoughts on Sally Rogers' 2022 play "The Still Room", and discusses his work as a director on his movie "The Broken Arrow", in which Karl appears alongside other Sun Hill luminaries. Karl then discusses how his career began before both of these CID heroes begin to look back on their time at Merton.  With Patrick Stratford at the helm, you know you are in for a cracker so sit back, relax and enjoy. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and introducing donspillane.com Don Spillane was born, raised, and educated on the South Coast of England. In the 1960s and 1970s he served as a young detective with London’s Scotland Yard working Jack the Ripper’s old territory, Whitechapel and Bethnal Green. While assisting in the investigation of murders, armed robberies, and other criminal activity, he benefitted from the experience of senior colleagues who arrested culprits for such crimes as the Great Train and Bank of America robberies. His backup was the Yard’s famed “Flying Squad” when he zeroed in for the final arrest of his career, a contract killer. Recently, he’s found a new and rewarding life writing and creating thrilling novels based on his first-hand encounters with the sordid and unsavory denizens of the underworld. The opening of the podcast features a special promo, narrated by The Bill legend Natalie Roles, for Don's debut novel "Hustling The Mob" - What’s the difference between robbing a bank and robbing a Mafia bank? Sarah and Joshua are about to find out. Joshua is a world class hacker and his partner, the alluring Sarah, is a master safe cracker who make their living pillaging other criminal’s bank accounts. An attempted assassination puts them on the run. In return for help from a middle Eastern spy chief, they’re tasked with disrupting an arms deal being negotiated by a crooked banker in the Cayman Islands. This same banker launders money for his main client, a New Jersey mafia boss. A huge pot of money proves too big a temptation and, in this international absorbing crime thriller, Sarah and Joshua must outsmart a growing list of bad guys. "Hustling the Mob" is available on Kindle and paperback from Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hustling-Mob-Mafia-Malware-Murder/dp/0990328376/

Rob Cook introduces this feast of Fed Rep business as Patrick is joined once more by Ben Adams, who shares so much insight and knowledge in this hour-long special - the first five minutes of which are presented here. QUESTION: Which Fed Rep would you want in your corner at Sun Hill? Unlock all TEN Obbocasts and hundreds of hours of bonus content for just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

Buckle up! The mighty Ben Adams makes his Obbocast debut and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and insight about the various vehicles that hit the fast lane in The Bill over the years. In the opening five minutes, Ben and Patrick share their love for classic telly. QUESTION: Which is your favourite vehicle in The Bill? And who would you like to ride shotgun with in Sierra One? Unlock all NINE Obbocasts for just £2.99, along with hundreds of Reactions and sample Evidence Room Podcasts - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

There's more gold-dust from Rob and Holly as they discuss whether or not she would have returned to "The Bill", compare Sun Hill to Holby, trying to make it in Hollywood and what kind of acting she would still like to do. Holly also discusses changing career and her successful work as a personal trainer. Holly has just launched a membership on her website where you can access hundreds of workouts and join her for live workouts - hollyactive.com The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

The mighty George Fairbrother introduces this extended preview of the latest Obbocast, where Patrick is joined by one of our longest and most dedicated supporters, the brilliant Bryony Kelly. DS Alastair Greig is the subject of this observation as Bryony nominates her own personal Top 10 Greig episodes - will you agree with her choices? Unlock all EIGHT Obbocasts to date, along with over 100 hours of content, and help support the podcast for just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Patreon channel features over 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

Roz Clarke is BACK! Thanks to the man, the myth, the legend Rob Cook, we are pleased to present the first of a two-part special with the talented Holly Davidson, who joined the cast of "The Bill" in 2000 during an exciting time of change for the series. The pair talk about Holly's new life in Sweden where she works as a personal trainer, before heading down memory lane and looking back at her time at Sun Hill. Follow the legend on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollyactive  Book a fitness class with Holly via her website - https://www.hollyactive.com/ Enjoy George Fairbrother's Lost in Solway series of novels, including the 2025 sequel "Future Together" on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D5QW8JSK The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast

Two Podcasters celebrate one of Sun Hill's all-time greats. Rob Cook joins Patrick to discuss the legendary Viv Martella, played by the phenomenal Nula Conwell and why Russell Lewis' The Short Straw is a Top 10 episode. Plus Rob shares some cracking insight into the VHS releases of The Bill over the years. What are YOUR favourite Viv moments? Unlock the full 69-minute Obbocast, along with six more full-length episodes, along with hundreds of reactions, reunion highlights and sample editions of The Evidence Room 1999 for just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

Enjoy Part 2 of this fascinating chat with the former Met Inspector as we chat more about the role of the Technical Advisor on The Bill, including the unique value he brought to the series, memories of his fellow Advisors Brian Hart and Malcolm Knight and some of the legends of Sun Hill who are no longer with us. Hope you find this an arresting listen! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast

Meet the real deal! The former Met Inspector and longest-serving Police Advisor on The Bill is here! The mighty Trevor Hermes worked on the series for a decade and saw the show transform on multiple occasions. In this first part of a two-part special, I met Trevor at his home where he shared some of his favourite Sun Hill memories with me, as well as the highs and lows of his police career. TW: During this open and very honest chat, Trevor pulls no punches when recalling moments from his police career, including revealing details of some personal traumas, which some of you might find upsetting. I hope you enjoy this chat with a man who was such an important part of the fabric of The Bill for ten years! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast

The mighty Ben Adams introduces our first two-part Obbocast as our Executive Producer Rebecca Deeprose discusses her favourite Sun Hill copper in glorious detail with Patrick! Between them, this talented pair of sleuths begin to collate their all-time Top 10 Deakin stories, focusing initially on his early episodes from his unique debut in "Unfinished Business" and his famous encounter with David Tennant in "Deadline". What are some of your favourite Chrissy D moments? Enjoy the first five minutes of this latest release and remember you can unlock the full Obbocasts and hundreds of hours of content for just £2.99 on patreon.com/thebillpodcast - We would REALLY appreciate your support. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

Rob Cook is BACK! Join special guest Richard Hope for an anecdote-packed finale to this enjoyable chat, featuring a deep dive into Richard's time as schoolmaster Rod Jessop, the man who swept June Ackland off her feet. There's lots of fascinating insight about the business from this marvellous actor, so put your feet up, relax and enjoy! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast

For this month's obbo, Patrick is joined by fellow presenter and Reaching a Verdict author Edward Kellett! Between them, this talented pair of TV history detectives select their combined Top 10 comedy episodes from the half-hour era. Will you agree with their choices? Edward's phenomenal Reaching a Verdict: Reviewing The Bill books can be ordered from devonfirebooks.com The upcoming fourth edition can also be pre-ordered now! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

Rob Cook makes his presenting debut and brings us an MIT special with series regular Richard Hope (DS Barry Purvis) One of this country's most successful character actors discusses his new role in #Giant opposite John Lithgow! At the time of the interview, Giant was about to open at the Royal Court and following a successful run the play has now transferred to the West End for a limited run at the Harold Pinter Theatre - https://www.haroldpintertheatre.co.uk/shows/giant Rob also takes Richard back in time as he shares highlights of his career, from working with Sir Laurence Olivier to Anthony Hopkins, before he shares his memories of #TheBill spin-off #MIT In Part 2, Richard will be sharing his memories of sweeping June Ackland off her feet as headmaster Rod Jessop. If you can't wait until then, unlock both episodes as video podcasts, along with over 250 hours of exclusive content - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

14/14 - Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

13/14 - T'was the night before Christmas... Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

12/14 - John speaks to Beltane benefactor, Fay Derrick, regarding nudity at future festivals and is amazed by her response. With the TV remote on the blink, John enjoys showing Zlata some local landmarks before discovering he has rats in his ceiling… Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

11/14 - The Wesleys finally make it back to The Haus and the pig joins the family. Back in Helvetica, John clashes with the Chairman of the Parish Council over the wanton displays of nudity at Beltane… Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

10/14 - Richard drinks Kava root for the first time, resulting in them having to stay the night in the village. In the morning, Abby must trek back through the forest with three still intoxicated men, three grumpy children and a large lady pig… Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

9/14 - The Wesleys are invited to a feast in the village to celebrate their arrival. They meet Chief Papa Pierre and are treated to Laplap as well as, to Emily’s consternation, some very unusual meat... Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

8/14 - Abby learns about the marine life that surrounds them and The Wesley Family solve the problem of having no washing machine by not wearing clothes. But will Bettina be offended... Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

7/14 - Abby describes their extraordinary house and tells John all about the food that is available for them to eat and how they obtain it. Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

6/14 - John enjoys a stupendous Croatian meal prepared by Zlata and is taken aback by 'skyclad' dancing around the bonfire at Beltane. Abby meets Egbert and Bettina for the first time... Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

5/14 - Arriving on Burbango, Abby sees "Haos Blong Olfala" for the first time. In Helvetica, John attends the Parish Council and prepares for the festival of Beltane... Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

4/14 - The Wesley family sail up the coast of Vanuatu in the research vessel, 'Gloria', and get their first glimpse of Burbango Island. And they meet smiling Stephen. Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

3/14 - John finds out rather more than he expected about Zlata the new House Elf, and meets one of the new owners of "Celliwig". Abby is thrilled that John has agreed to email rather than snail-mail... Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

2/14 - After her horrendously long journey, Abby wakes up in a luxury hotel and meets Martin the German. Back in Helvetica, John introduces the new house Elf to Penstruther Grange... Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

1/14 - John sees Abigail and family off at Heathrow as they begin their journey to Vanuatu. After a drunken evening with old army friends, John sends his first letter from Helvetica... Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

James Crisall from Manchester SEO introduces the finale of Patrick Stratford's glorious interview with legends Lucy Speed & Sally Rogers. As well as sharing some gold-dust about some of their Sun Hill colleagues, the talented pair discuss working with a ferret, guest actors, directors, the move to the 9pm slot, the perils of HD and their reaction to the series being axed. And if you'd like to enjoy even more from Sally then you are in for a treat. In an engaging interview with the Manchester SEO Podcast, Sally shares her journey and insights into the world of acting. She reflects on her first break into the industry and discusses her experiences working in Russia. Sally offers valuable advice for aspiring actors and explores how directors influence through performance. She candidly talks about overthinking and shares insights on breaking into the industry. For those looking to build a successful acting career, Sally provides tips for success and emphasizes the importance of resilience in the industry. She also opens up about the role of parental support in pursuing an acting career. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, personal experiences, and actionable advice for actors at all levels! Make sure you subscribe to the Manchester SEO Podcast too - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvhFhcRe-mA Unlock 200 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join for just £2.99 patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

Rob Cook introduces the third edition of this monthly spinoff series, where Patrick Stratford is joined by The Bill fan ROYALTY. A viewer since Woodentop, Sarah Went is a Sun Hill connoisseur of the highest calibre and creator of The Billaton - the greatest online resource for the series to ever grace the internet - https://thebillaton.com/ In this fantastic hour-long discussion, Sarah shares her incredibly personal journey as a Bill fan and human being. The talented duo then join forces to select their Top 10 list of favourite episodes from 1989. Please enjoy the first five minutes of the podcast and join us on patreon.com/thebillpodcast where you will also instantly unlock hundreds of Reaction videos, Reunion highlights and sample episodes of The Evidence Room 1999 for just £2.99 The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

STEVIE AND JO ARE BACK! Sally Rogers returns to The Bill Podcast with her good friend, the mighty Lucy Speed (DS Stevie Moss), a bona fide legend of screen and stage. Interviewing the legends is one of our own: TV historian and The Bill Podcast executive producer Patrick Stratford, who does a fantastic job in his first-ever podcast recording! This is the first of a two-part interview where the legends take a fond look back at their time at Sun Hill, plus discuss some of their recent work. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com Vanguard Comics are proud to present Gosport Comic Con 2025 Special guests include Doctor Who legends Peter Davison and Janet Fielding, James Bond and Hammer Horror icons Caroline Munro and Madeline Smith and Red Dwarf and The Brittas Empire star Chris Barrie Gosport Comic Con takes place at St Vincent College Gosport on Sunday 13th April 2025. Find out more and book your tickets at vanguardcomics.co.uk

In the second episode of our new monthly spinoff series, Patrick Stratford is joined by our friend and sponsor Mark Bennett of Vanguard Comics, who shares his top Sgt. Bob Cryer episodes in a podcast jam-packed with love for Sun Hill. Please enjoy the first few minute of the podcast and join us for the full 50-minute Obbo for just £2.99 on patreon.com/thebillpodcast where you will also instantly unlock hundreds of Reaction videos, Reunion highlights and sample episodes of The Evidence Room 1999. In this clip, Mark Bennett tells us about working with several "The Bill" stars at Gosport Comic Con 2024 and looks ahead to this year's event, taking place place at St Vincent College Gosport on Sunday 13th April 2025, where special guests include "Doctor Who" legends Peter Davison and Janet Fielding, James Bond and Hammer Horror icons Caroline Munro and Madeline Smith and "Red Dwarf" and "The Brittas Empire" star Chris Barrie! Find out more and book your tickets at vanguardcomics.co.uk The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com

The Sun Hill legends return for the finale of their trilogy! This time there are more "The Bill" memories as Brian answers more fan questions and reveals the circumstances that led to Rob Thatcher's tragic exit from the series. Then there's all the usual mayhem from Roles Play as Brian does his best to answer Natalie's quickfire questions. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and introducing mcr-seo.com Manchester SEO is the Search Engine Optimisation Consultancy helping businesses and business owners generate more traffic, leads and profit online. For a free consultation, visit mcr-seo.com and listen to the Manchester SEO Podcast on all good platforms.

The Bill Obbocast is a new monthly spin-off series, available for ALL patrons, where presenter Patrick Stratford and a special guest from the Patreon community share their observations about a chosen aspect of "The Bill". The first hour-long edition features our sponsor and executive producer George Fairbrother as he joins Patrick to discuss the iconic character DS Ted Roach, with a focus on his spectacular exit in "Punch Drunk" and a cracking discussion about police corruption. George also shares some gold about the broadcasting history of "The Bill" in Australia on the ABC. The Billaton legend Sarah Went introduces this first edition, the opening five minutes of which are presented here as an extended preview. Unlock the full interview as a Rookie patrons for just £2.99 and enjoy hundreds of "The Bill" reaction videos, plus sample releases of "The Evidence Room 1999" and much more - patreon.com/thebillpodcast George Fairbrother is an acclaimed author and the presenter of the DEC4 Podcast - https://dec4podcast.com/ You can find out more about George's books, including the Armstrong & Burton Book Series and the Lost in Solway stories on https://www.georgefairbrother.com/ The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk and gibconsultancy.co.uk

Merry Christmas Bill fans! Enjoy Christmas Day in the company of two Noughties legends. After a discussion about Brian's early award-winning theatre work, this talented pair begin a deep dive into their time at Sun Hill - where Natalie asks the first batch of fan questions submitted by our producer Patrons. This includes memories of the one and only Reverend Biggie Tembo! Thank you to all our listeners this year. 2025 will see lots of change for The Bill Podcast, as we welcome a brand new line-up of presenters and an array of special guest legends. The Bill Podcast Patreon channel now boasts nearly 200 hours of bonus content, available from just £2.49 a month. We'd love your support - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk and gibconsultancy.co.uk

THATCHER'S BACK! The mighty Brian Bovell makes his debut on The Bill Podcast, reunited with Natalie for the first time in 20 years. Brian is literally one of the busiest actors in the country, he's already notched up 25 screen roles this decade alone! Natalie asks Brian about joining the "Star Wars" universe for his recent role in "Andor". A true science fiction fan, Brian also talks about working on David S. Goyer's "Foundation" and pays tribute to the late great "Star Trek" legend Nichelle Nichols. Then we go back in time to Brian's childhood, his breakthrough roles in the feature film "Babylon" and starring alongside Gary Olsen in the cult comedy drama "Prospects" and reveals why there wasn't a second season... There's lots of "The Bill" chat to follow, though for now, sit back, relax and enjoy getting to know one of our finest actors and a true gentleman. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk and gibconsultancy.co.uk

How many of us have wondered what happened to Sergeant Jane Kendall over the years? Why did one of Britain's finest actresses have such a short run at Sun Hill? It's to find out, as the legendary Liz Crowther discusses her time on "The Bill" for the first time in 30 years... With huge thanks to Lin from Scott Marshall Partners for her help in setting up this interview. PRE-ORDER Edward Kellett's new book "Reaching a Verdict: Reviewing The Bill (1993-1994)" NOW from devonfirebooks.com The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk cityfiction.co.uk and vanguardcomics.co.uk

Long-term #SunHill scribe Michael Jenner shares his view! Michael has recorded #TheBillPodcast commentaries for his episodes #JustSendFlowers #Spill & #LookAwayNow Watch over 110 cast/crew commentaries patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting 📝

Susan Shattock worked on dozens of episodes of "The Bill" as a stage manager before, on one bank holiday weekend, she decided to write a script for fun... the rest of Sue's story is extraordinary! Watch 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting

The phenomenal Liz Crowther is one of our finest actresses and in a rare gap in her incredibly busy CV, she was kind enough to make her podcast debut just for us lucky Bill fans! In the first of a two-part interview, Liz discusses some of her recent projects, including the award-winning play "Es & Flo", her guest appearance in "Vera" and a brand new feature film she shot in French! We then go back in time and discuss growing up with her very famous Dad and her own journey into the industry. All this builds up nicely to Part 2, where Liz discusses The Bill for the first time in 30 years and reveals just what happened to Sun Hill's YAC Sergeant... With huge thanks to Lin from Scott Marshall Partners for her help in setting up this interview. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk and gibconsultancy.co.uk PRE-ORDER NOW - REACHING A VERDICT: VOL. 3 When Thames Television lost its franchise in 1992, "The Bill" was the only programme to avoid cancellation. For Michael Chapman and his team, their survival came with a new challenge: producing a continuous series to be broadcast three times a week, a first for any police procedural television drama. The third edition of REACHING A VERDICT investigates how the writers, actors and production team rose to the challenge, creating some of the most memorable episodes of all time and pulling in their highest ever ratings. Edward Kellett is back on the beat to explore how "The Bill" adapted to losing some of its most iconic officers, and examine the key storylines, themes and characters at the heart of 311 episodes packed with action, comedy, drama and tragedy. REACHING A VERDICT: REVIEWING THE BILL (1993-1994) is available to pre-order now for £13.99 (RRP £16.99) and will be released in November 2024.

Legendary Sun Hill scribe Mark Holloway shares what a female police Sergeant told him when he went to research at his local police station. Mark has kindly recorded FIVE commentaries for #TheBillPodcast Patreon channel, covering his episodes "Acting Detective", "Push", "Dancers", "Final Drive" and "Twanky" Unlock those and over 100 more cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting

"It got on with the job!" - Bestselling novelist and highly experienced scriptwriter Douglas Watkinson joined #TheBill ranks for two memorable episodes in 1988. In this clip, he discusses why he preferred the half-hour era... Enjoy over 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting

One of the longest serving #TheBill writers Isabelle Grey joins #ReachingAVerdict author Edward Kellett as he makes his presenting debut on #TheBillPodcast In this clip, Isabelle recalls how police advisor Malcolm Haddow inspired her powerful 1998 story "Villain". Watch 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting

Before he created #Endeavour the mighty Russell Lewis cut his scriptwriting teeth on #TheBill having first played P.C. Banks in 1988! Russell has recorded multiple episode commentaries for #TheBillPodcast Patreon channel and his insights are breathtaking. Enjoy 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting

Acclaimed playwright and scriptwriter Garry Lyons has recorded video commentaries for all four of his #TheBill stories, where in each he is reunited with a member of the cast. In this clip he recalls how he was asked to write #SpeakingFreely especially for the phenomenal #BarbaraThorn to highlight the machismo culture that female police officers like Inspector Frazer were facing in the Metropolitan Police at that time. Watch the full interview, along with 110 more cast and crew commentaries, on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting

What happens when an off-duty police officer is offered drugs at a party? Best-selling novelist and scriptwriter Candy Denman explored this scenario in #BlowingItAllAway starring Suzanne Maddock as Cass Rickman. Watch 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting

Please note: a video version of this podcast is available to watch for free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/future-of-bill-109785528 In this hour-long special, Oliver introduces the new presenting family, who each reveal their first special guest interviewees. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk and gibconsultancy.co.uk This edition of The Bill Podcast is dedicated to our friend, executive producer and long-time supporter Tom Sherrington. Rest in peace mate.

Natalie Roles narrates this promo for our friend and sponsor George Fairbrother's latest novel "Lost in Solway" Solway is a tough industrial city somewhere on England's North Sea coast. The Great Depression laid waste to its proud engineering and shipbuilding heritage, creating poverty on a Dickensian scale, but the onset of World War Two offered the dying city a lifeline; moribund industry was resurrected for the war effort and thousands went back to work. But now the city faces a new threat, this time from above; docks, factories and military installations are prime targets for German bombers, turning long winter nights into hours of relentless, soul-destroying terror. Movie-obsessed Sylvia Bullock and easy-going Sidney Williams grew up together in the working-class terraced streets around Old Forge Lane. As young adults, they are now on the frontline, working the late shift on the buses, and facing dangers as real and immediate as many of their friends and family fighting overseas. One foggy night in the bleak January of 1943, with storm clouds and enemy bombers in the skies above them, life-and-death decisions confront many of Solway’s home front heroes and villains. That night, Sylvia and Sidney are brutally propelled into a strange and incomprehensible world, easily as terrifying and uncertain as the one they had left behind. "...The tale spans two different centuries, characterized by distinct circumstances. The author vividly describes every scenario and builds all the characters brilliantly. It is a story that every ardent fan of historical fiction will enjoy. You will get as close as you can to a community adapting to times packed with uncertainty and stress due to war; from bomb shelters to nightmares visiting war veterans and black marketeers..." (Online Book Club) "...This was a great read especially if you could relate to the era and location. The descriptions were spot on. I liked the author’s style and enjoyed reliving the history, albeit it depressing. I purchased the e-book and because it was so good went and purchased the paperback for my library..." (Goodreads) Order from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Solway-George-Fairbrother-ebook/dp/B09B73X68Q Find out more: https://www.georgefairbrother.com/lost-in-solway

Legendary crime fiction author Paul Finch shares his memories of writing Mickey Webb's debut #TheBill story #ProtectAndSurvive inspired by his own experiences as a former police officer! Listen to the full interview, along with 110 more cast and crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting

Natalie Roles narrates a promo for this stunning book from our sponsor Michael Seely of Saturday Morning Press: In 1964, BBC1 launched a new twice weekly serial designed to be something different from the usual soap fare such as their own 'Compact', set in the posh offices of a ladies magazine. Set in a Midlands town (and made by the BBC's Birmingham studio in the days before Pebble Mill), 'Swizzlewick' was designed to be a prime time satirical swipe at local government with larger than life but recognisable characters with huge personality flaws, and hold up a mirror to our faces and see if we recognise ourselves... The serial was created by the talented playwright David Turner, given the writing opportunity of a lifetime and do something bold and original, but even early on, made some within the BBC very nervous. However, 'Swizzlewick' upset the dignitaries from Town Halls up and down the country, and very quickly attracted the attention of the emerging Clean Up TV movement headed by one Mrs Mary Whitehouse, who quickly suspected she was being lampooned by the writer following a clash with Turner when she launched her campaign in Birmingham three months earlier where his controversial BBC play 'Trevor' was criticised. Whitehouse was sent the script for an episode she declared 'indecent' to be shown at a time when children were still up, and just in time for her next rally. How the BBC reacted, and David Turner's explosive reaction are explored in this book, as well as the subsequent battle to keep the programme going. The book also investigates Whitehouse's claim that Turner was sending up the nervous collapse of her husband. Was the BBC using Turner to 'get' Whitehouse? Was she correct in that the series was indecent and tasteless? Was Mrs Smallgood and her Morality drive a 'calculated dig' at her campaign - or a stereotype she recognised she fitted... 'Taste and Decency The Swizzlewick Story' tells the story of how the serial was created, its production, launch and initial hostile reception by scandalised Town Hall dignitaries up and down the country. The book also details each of the 26 episodes transmitted, all bar one no longer survives. Explore this book and their other titles: https://shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk/

It all starts with the script! Without its talented scriptwriters, #TheBill wouldn't have been the smash hit we all know, love and miss! In a new series of #WednesdayWriting posts #TheBillPodcast will be highlighting some of the most prolific and talented writers who brought Sun Hill to life. Prolific Sun Hill scribe Nicholas McInerny wrote 29 episodes between 1988-2008. In this clip, he shares his memories of the Paul Marquess era and the opportunities that The Bill gave writers. Listen to the full interview, along with 110 more cast and crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast #JoinTheInvestigation

Natalie Roles narrates this promo for The Bill Podcast sponsor and former detective Stuart Gibbon's latest book, "Catching a Killer". Stuart Gibbon and Crime historian Stephen Wade examine the investigation of Murder from a historical and modern-day perspective, with reference to criminal law, police procedure and forensic evidence. Order from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09Z72S5GC/ Explore GIB Consultancy's series of crime books: https://gibconsultancy.co.uk/books/

It's the finale of this stunning trilogy of Podcasts with Paul Marquess! I hope you'll agree that Natalie asked all the big questions throughout this interview and that for his part, Paul answered honestly and showed a lot of genuine affection for the programme. Thank you very much Paul for coming on the Podcast and to Natalie for making it all possible. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk and introducing gibconsultancy.co.uk This podcast kicks off with Natalie reading a promo for "Catching a Killer", the latest book from our new sponsor GIB Consultancy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Catching-Killer-Straightforward-Investigation-Present/dp/1802360638

In Part 2 of this epic Podcast with Paul Marquess, the man who was tasked with revamping "The Bill" in the Noughties shares his memories of the late great Bernie Nolan (Sgt. Sheelagh Murphy) and securing guest stars like Lynda Bellingham and Lysette Anthony. Natalie also asks Paul about the famous gay kiss storyline! Paul also discusses the ups and downs of his TV career, including his groundbreaking Channel 5 improvised drama series "Suspects", the mistakes he feels he made on "MIT" and how he corrected them for his new BBC murder series "London Kills". There's plenty more "The Bill" chat to come in Part 3 and we hope you are enjoying this rare opportunity to get to know Paul Marquess! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk cityfiction.co.uk and vanguardcomics.co.uk

Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for you all to meet the man described by the press as 'The Axeman' when he was tasked in 2002 with trying to save "The Bill"... the one and only Mr. Paul Marquess (Executive Producer, 2002-2005) We owe Natalie Roles a HUGE amount of thanks for making this interview happen. Also massive thanks to Paul, who gave up a significant amount of his time whilst actually on location during the making of his new BBC series "Hope Street" to do this podcast - something many television Executives wouldn't have done. Enjoy Part 1 of this absolutely fascinating trilogy of Podcasts, brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk cityfiction.co.uk and vanguardcomics.co.uk

HE'S BACK! Oliver returns to The Bill Podcast while Natalie is away filming. In this bonus edition of the show, Oliver interviews his good friend Michael Seely (author, TV historian, publisher and sponsor of The Bill Podcast) where we discuss his brilliant work with Saturday Morning Press. The two TV historians trade research stories and share their passion for celebrating television of the past. Michael also reveals how his thoughts on "The Bill" have changed over the years... If you've ever toyed with the idea of writing a book about your favourite television show, then this is the interview for you! Saturday Morning Press Books aims to focus on dramas forgotten, and some not so forgotten television series and serials from the long distant past. Find out more about Michael's books on shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk The Bill Podcast is also brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com cityfiction.co.uk and vanguardcomics.co.uk For over 150 hours of bonus content, including the new weekly series "The Evidence Room" where Oliver examines rare production paperwork that reveals what was being produced for The Bill exactly 25 years ago each week, join the investigation at patreon.com/thebillpodcast

Welcome to the extended finale of this three-course feast of an interview with the wonderful Pal Aron! Pal and Natalie continue to discuss his time at Sun Hill, where Natalie asks him to share some memories of some of their lovely colleagues... Pal also reflects on his time on the cobbles, his role in the BAFTA-winning sitcom Stella, his recent writing work, a dream job on the big screen AND they both share stories about the music icon Prince! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk cityfiction.co.uk and vanguardcomics.co.uk The Bill Podcast is produced by Oliver Crocker and co-produced by Ben Adams, Glen Allen, Rob Cook, Glenn Cooney, Georgina Dark, Sarah Keiper, Bryony Kelly, Maz Mirabilis, Alex Mockler and Simon Wolf Our Executive Producers are Isobel Allan, Ben Ashmore, Mark Bennett, Alana Dewar, Andrew Diack, Paul Dunn, Tony Drury, Dan Evans, George Fairbrother, Luke Heagerty, Robert Hoegger, Edward Kellett, James Ledain, Thomas Jhonston, Lucy McNeil, Gary Moncur, Danny Morris, Steph Morris, Claire Norbury, Laura Pini-Fay, Alistair Rigley, Michael Seely, Tom Sherrington, Angel Stannard, Paul Statter, Patrick Stratford, Michael While and Sarah Went. Huge thanks to all our lovely Patrons who make The Bill Podcast possible. If you'd like to add your name to the credits and support the podcast, join the investigation at patreon.com/thebillpodcast

Welcome back to Part 2 of Natalie's Bill Podcast interview with her friend and colleague Pal Aron (DC Brandon Kane) This time Pal shares memories of growing up in Birmingham, discovering acting, his impressive work in the theatre and joining the BBC's flagship drama series Casualty. They also begin to talk about Pal's time as DC Brandon Kane in The Bill and discuss THAT Cathy Bradford storyline. We're also thrilled to introduce our new sponsor vanguardcomics.co.uk who on Sunday April 14th are hosting Gosport Comic Con, where you can meet Natalie Roles, Larry Dann, Raji James and Mark Wingett from The Bill, alongside Doctor Who stars Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant and Sophie Aldred. Find out more and book your tickets via https://www.vanguardcomics.co.uk/comic-con-2024 The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk cityfiction.co.uk and vanguardcomics.co.uk The Bill Podcast is produced by Oliver Crocker, co-produced by Ben Adams, Glen Allen, Rob Cook, Georgina Dark, Sarah Keiper, Maz Mirabilis, Alex Mockler and Simon Wolf. Executive Produced by Isobel Allan, Ben Ashmore, Mark Bennett, Alana Dewar, Andrew Diack, Paul Dunn, Tony Drury, Dan Evans, George Fairbrother, Luke Heagerty, Alan Hunting, Thomas Jhonston, Edward Kellett, James Ledain, Lucy McNeil, Gary Moncur, Danny Morris, Steph Morris, Claire Norbury, Laura Pini-Fay, Alistair Rigley, Michael Seely, Tom Sherrington, Angel Stannard, Paul Statter, Patrick Stratford, Michael While and Sarah Went. The music is composed by Matthew Anniss

BRANDON'S BACK! After 20 years, Natalie was very happy to be reunited with the immensely talented Pal Aron (DC Brandon Kane) for a special trilogy of Podcasts! In Part 1, these two legends are going to make you hungry, as they both LOVE their food and talk about some of their favourite cuisine. Natalie was also interested to see how Pal's tastes might have changed in the last 20 years, so she reminds him of some answers he gave in a Q&A back in their Sun Hill days. They also chat about some of Pal's most recent acting work, which has taken him all over the globe... There's LOADS of Bill chat to come in Parts 2 and 3, but for now, sit back, relax and get ready for your tummy to rumble during this Starter course of a three-part feast with one of this country's finest actors. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk Our closing credits are read out by the fantastic Andrew Mackintosh (DS Alastair Greig) who has news of Letter from Helvetica: Series 2, which you can be part of here - https://ko-fi.com/letterfromhelvetica

Sarah Gorrell interviewed actor Larry Dann and author Oliver Crocker about "Witness Statements: Making The Bill (Series 1-3)" on BBC Radio Surrey. Since this interview was originally broadcast on Friday October 16th 2020, Oliver has written a sequel "Witness Statements: Making The Bill (1988)" and Larry himself has written his autobiography "Oh, What A Lovely Memoir". All three books, plus Edward Kellett's "Reaching a Verdict: Reviewing The Bill (1983-89), are available from devonfirebooks.com

New Years Eve is perhaps the perfect time to release this interview, as Jane recalls the fireworks that were going off behind the scenes in 2002 with the arrival of new Executive Producer Paul Marquess. Jane had never seen her explosive exit from The Bill until Oliver sent her a highlights reel of her time as Di Worrell ahead of this interview and so we hear Jane's thoughts on this for the very first time. New Years Eve is also a time for reflection and to look ahead at new beginnings and Jane's new life in L.A. has brought her some exciting acting work, including playing the lead in the film "Are We Lost" which you'll be hearing all about later in this interview. So grab some party food, sit back and enjoy this final slice of gold dust for 2023! Our huge thanks also to all of you who have supported The Bill Podcast this year, including our special guests, our Patreon supporters and our sponsors George Fairbrother, Michael Seely and Tony Drury. If you'd like to enjoy more content, there's over 100 hours of goodies to enjoy on patreon.com/thebillpodcast where you can enjoy exclusive interviews, reactions, commentaries, Billgrimages, reunions and more from just £2.49. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Natalie Roles, aka D.S. Debbie McSanta takes her good friend Jane Wall back in time as they do a deep dive into her time as P.C. Di Worrell. Jane shares some absolutely brilliant memories and insight here - including her interview for the job and the production team's reason for creating Di. There's memories of filming and Natalie also reads out a message from an old friend... There's LOADS of gold-dust in this and that's before we even get near the Marquess era, which will be coming up in Part 3, though you won't have to wait until next month - as a festive treat, we'll be releasing Part 3 on New Years Eve, to see out 2023. Thank you all so much for supporting The Bill Podcast in 2023, especially our sponsors georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk

DI WORRELL IS BACK! Special guest presenter Natalie Roles continues to bring us gold-dust and today a new trilogy begins with her dear friend Jane Wall, who now lives in Los Angeles. In Part 1 of this brilliant interview, Natalie asks Jane about life in L.A., her recent acting work on "Grey's Anatomy", discovering the acting bug and growing up in 1970's London. Plus, Jane shares her memories of her guest appearance in "The Bill" prior to joining as a regular. Give the legend a follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janewallofficial/ The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk

This special reunion between two CID Sarges reaches its climax as Raji shares some hilarious encounters he's had with the public when the pair talk about fame. Raji also takes part in Natalie's "Roles Play" quickfire round and then dishes out some absolutely fascinating insight into the acting process including some brilliant self-tape tips. Oh and they chat about soup... lots of soup! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk

Away from his work producing The Bill Podcast, Oliver Crocker is also the author of "All Memories Great & Small", the guidebook to the original BBC series. On 12th October 2023 he was interviewed on BBC Radio York, chatting with presenter Julia Lewis about his love of the series and the Expanded Edition of his book, which is available from The World of James Herriot https://worldofjamesherriot.com/product/all-memories-great-small/

Hello and welcome back to Part 2 of this special trilogy with the wonderful Raji James This time Natalie does a deep dive into Raji's time on "The Bill" and they discuss key storylines, co-stars, behind-the-scenes politics and how and why Raji left the series. Raji also shares his experiences of joining "EastEnders" and recalls his famous death scene in "Doctor Who"... The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk

VIK IS BACK! Welcome to the first part of this special trilogy with Natalie's old Sun Hill sparring partner Raji James, who as DS Vik Singh joined The Bill at the same time as our legendary presenter! Reunited for the first time in 20 years, the pair start off by chatting about Raji's recent work on "Hollyoaks", playing a spoof version of himself on a Podcast, his background and early days as an actor, and how before he landed the role on "The Bill", he starred in the absolutely massive big-screen hit "East is East"... Can't wait for Part 2? You can unlock Parts 2 and 3 now, plus Part 1 of Pal Aron (DC Brandon Kane) and the entire trilogy of Podcasts with Jane Wall (PC Di Worrell) for just £9.99 as a Sergeant patron - where you'll also unlock a dozen cast/crew Commentaries, 12 x bonus "Off the Beat" Podcasts, Reunion highlights, over 100 Reaction videos and loads more - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the pilot episode of "The Bill" (first broadcast as "Woodentop" on 16th August 1983), Devonfire Books is proud to have published REACHING A VERDICT - an insightful, thorough and fascinating analysis of the groundbreaking police programme that held a mirror up to society in 1980s London and changed the landscape of British television forever. By revisiting all 188 episodes of that ratings smash that were broadcast in the 1980s, TV historian Edward Kellett has gained new appreciation for the qualities of "The Bill", which he considers to be "the single best storytelling format in the history of television" Exactly 40 years on from "Woodentop", Edward was interviewed live in the BBC Sussex studio by Joe Talbot on 16th August 2023. The interview is presented here, no copyright infringement is intended. This 260-page academic investigation assesses the scripts, themes, characters, performances, settings and direction of the series and will leave the reader wanting to rewatch all these episodes again to appreciate them in a completely new way. REACHING A VERDICT opens with a Foreword by Nigel J. Wilson (Production Scheduler, "The Bill" 1984-2002) and closes with an Afterword by legendary "The Bill" script editor Tim Vaughan. OUT NOW from devonfirebooks.com priced £13.99 (RRP £16.99) +p&p.

Today, we are diving into the crime fiction world with our special guest - crime novelist and new The Bill Podcast co-sponsor Tony Drury, the author behind five DCI Sarah Rudd novels, where in each book, he drew upon his experience as a London financier to inspire the DCI’s array of suspects as she exposed an underworld of dark practices. His latest book, "Square Mile Tales" - is a fascinating Memoir taking readers on a helta-skelta ride around the City of London, where along the way he had memorable encounters with some notable criminals… In this fascinating interview, Natalie picks Tony's brains about the writing process and they compare notes about working with real life Detectives, plus we hear some hilarious and incredible stories from Tony's memoir. Tony also shares advice and tips for aspiring writers and explains if you have an idea for a fiction book, that City Fiction is open for submissions from debut authors. PLEASE NOTE: Since recording this interview, City Fiction has confirmed that they will now charge authors to work with them. Find out more about Tony books and his publishing business - cityfiction.co.uk/ Follow Tony on Twitter @mrtonydrury Find Tony's books on Amazon - www.amazon.co.uk/Tony-Drury/e/B00B49AY84

It’s time for the third and final part of Natalie's chat with the fantastic Beth Cordingly. This time, we hear more about Beth’s time as PC Kerry Young and working with the legendary Roberta Taylor. The legends also remember awards nights, trade stories about bad publicity, run-ins with journalists, dream jobs and lots, lots more! So pop the kettle on and enjoy the finale of this special trilogy! We are also pleased to introduce you to our new co-sponsor - City Fiction - a publishing house dedicated to supporting and promoting new and established innovative writers. Tony Drury is the founder of City Fiction and joins George Fairbrother and Michael Seely as an Executive Producer and co-sponsor of The Bill Podcast Next week, you will be able to enjoy a bonus edition of The Bill Podcast as Natalie sat down with Tony to interview him about his career. Tony founded City Fiction after a 40 year career in City finance. As a crime novelist, he has penned five books in the DCI Sarah Rudd series of detective thrillers. And hot off the press, City Fiction has just published Tony’s autobiography - Square Mile Tales - a helta-skelta ride of a Memoir, set against the backdrop of the City of London - where he had dealings with plenty of well-known and some notorious figures, all of which you’ll hear about in next week’s Podcast - Find Square Mile Tales on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Square-Mile-Tales-Biographical-Banking/dp/1910040460/ And find out more on www.cityfiction.co.uk

Natalie Roles (DS Debbie McAllister) continues her chat with the glorious Beth Cordingly (PC Kerry Young) This time the pair trade stories of presenting, being recognised, awkward encounters, writing, exercising and we reveal which James Bond loved The Bill... Patrons enjoyed this episode SIX MONTHS ago! If you'd like to unlock Part 3 now, plus Natalie's next trilogies with Raji James (DS Vik Singh) and Jane Wall (PC Di Worrell) these are available as Video Podcasts for Sergeant patrons on patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk The theme music is composed by Matthew Anniss https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewAnnissMusic

A new era of The Bill Podcast begins! Natalie Roles (DS Debbie McAllister) is your new presenter and will be interviewing some of her dearest Sun Hill pals! Joining her first behind the microphone is Beth Cordingly (PC Kerry Young) and there's lots of laughs as two old friends catch up in Part 1 of this trilogy. Patrons enjoyed this episode six months ago. If you'd like to unlock Parts 2 and 3 now, plus Natalie's next chats with Raji James (DS Vik Singh) and Jane Wall (PC Di Worrell) these are available as Video Podcasts for Sergeant patrons on patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk This edition is dedicated to Vic Gallucci, who appeared in over 900 episodes of "The Bill" as DC Tom Baker. Rest in peace Vic.

THE FEET FROM THE CREDITS! Karen England worked on The Bill for over 15 years as a supporting artist, making several credited appearances as WPC Taylor/Dobey (and even Brind!) In this rare interview, Karen shares her memories of working on The Bill right from the very beginning at Artichoke Hill - and dispels some myths about the making of those famous end credits sequences. Karen now works as a healer and this Podcast features an amazing discussion about Karen's work. This edition of the Podcast also features a lengthy opening intro from Oliver, who is handing the mic over to special guest presenter Natalie Roles (DS Debbie McAllister) for the rest of the year! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com mcgoldrickwatchrepairs.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

I'm so sorry to be posting this. Simon McGoldrick, friend and sponsor of The Bill Podcast, sadly passed away suddenly last month, aged just 38. Some of you met Simon at The Bill Reunion 7 in November. We recorded a Podcast together in December and I was editing it when I received the news of his passing. I release this with the blessing of his family, as a tribute to Simon. This one's for you mate. I asked Rebekah, Simon's widow, if there was a justgiving page we could donate to. She explained that they are taking donations for the Winston's Wish charity at his funeral, which is taking place next week. Winston's Wish give hope to grieving children - Simon leaves behind four daughters, one of whom was born just over a month after his passing. If anyone would like to make a donation, here is the website: winstonswish.org

The Bill Podcast is 6 years old this weekend! To celebrate, both #WitnessStatements guidebooks are ON OFFER this weekend only. WITNESS STATEMENTS: MAKING THE BILL (SERIES 1-3) - £9.99 (£14.99 Amazon) "Witness Statements is an invaluable book which comes highly recommended." - Archive TV Musings Go behind the scenes of "The Bill" as 40 cast and crew share their memories of making the first three series and the "Woodentop" pilot. Featuring interviews with Sun Hill legends John Salthouse (D.I. Galloway), Eric Richard (Sgt. Cryer), Mark Wingett (P.C. Carver) Trudie Goodwin (W.P.C. Ackland), Jon Iles (D.C. Dashwood), Colin Blumenau (P.C. Edwards), Nula Conwell (W.P.C. Martella), Larry Dann (Sgt. Peters), Ralph Brown (P.C. Muswell), Graham Cole (P.C. Stamp), Ashley Gunstock (P.C. Frank), Robert Hudson (P.C. Smith), Mark Powley (P.C. Melvin), Peter Ellis (Chief Supt. Brownlow) and Chris Ellison (D.S. Burnside), plus guest stars, writers, directors and many more members of the production team. This 192-page book, signed by the author, also features 18 rare, previously unreleased behind the scenes photograph, plus ratings published for the first time! "An unmissable read for anyone who is interested in The Bill or the history of British television." - We Are Cult WITNESS STATEMENTS: MAKING THE BILL (1988) - £14.99 (£17.99 Amazon) Read how the first 48 half-hour episodes of “The Bill” were brought to life, through a series of in-depth interviews with 60 cast and crew, including some of the programme’s most legendary actors, prolific writers and visionary creatives. Every episode is accompanied by detailed Observation Notes, revealing filming locations, production dates, viewing figures, character notes, unmade storylines and much more. Featuring 40 previously unpublished behind-the-scenes photographs, Oliver Crocker’s second unofficial guidebook is the most thorough investigation ever undertaken of how the bi-weekly format of The Bill was created. Every copy will be signed by author Oliver Crocker. devonfirebooks.com

"I had a beginning, a middle and an end..." Roland Oliver reveals exactly what *should* have happened to Sgt. Corrie - including a deleted "end" scene! This is a fascinating glimpse into what seems to have been a pretty disorganised time at "The Bill" in terms of how the contracts of a number of cast members were dealt with. Roland is very honest about his time on the show and career as a whole - though I do my best to give him the credit I feel he deserves. He also shares some very funny anecdotes about recent roles in "Casualty", "Doctors" and a memorable role in "Skins" - plus it's not every day I interview King Lear! I thoroughly enjoyed interviewing Roland and hope you will enjoy his memories! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

Andrew Mackintosh (DS Greig)makes his long-awaited return to acting in a brand new fiction podcast! "Letter from Helvetica" is based on a novel that Andrew wrote in his spare time over a four-year period. In a blinding flash of unadulterated genius – albeit one that took about ten years to gestate – he realised that it would make a splendid podcast. With good fortune, he managed to persuade fellow The Bill alumnus Natalie Roles (DS McAllister) into playing the role of Abigail, and entice Oliver Crocker (The Bill Podcast) into producing it. Letter from Helvetica is a humorous ‘epistolary’ novel that takes the form of emails exchanged between Abigail Wesley, a talented young botanist from Surrey, and her Uncle John, an acerbic retired Lieutenant Colonel who lives in the not quite real village of Helvetica in Cornwall. Abigail has been sent by her employer to research, among other things, Kava-Kava root on the ever so slightly made-up island of Burbango, a tiny speck of dormant volcano nestling among the 83 islands that make up the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. Having tasked her with spending a whole year away from her home, her kindly boss has agreed for her to be accompanied by her husband and three young children. John Stotter, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, lives in a rambling old house in the tiny village of Helvetica that skulks in the far Western reaches of Cornwall. Uncle to Abigail, the two enjoy a relationship that is considerably closer than that she has ever had with her father. Sharing a similar outlook on life and a similar sense of humour, they resolve to write to each other regularly during her sojourn in the Southern Hemisphere. Letter from Helvetica is the collected chronicles, tales, musings and canards that constitute their correspondence, introducing us along the way to a veritable mishmash, jumble and salmagundi of diverse characters. It takes a wry look at the nature of village life and turns on its head some of our preconceptions regarding what is ‘civilised’ and what is ‘primitive’. And it takes a sideways glance at the sometimes peculiar and complex relationships with clothing that different cultures develop, even when clothing offers no discernible benefit. We have a Crowdfund live on Indiegogo, where there are multiple Bill-related perks to claim - and we are almost at 90% of our target to be able to produce the first series! Find out more and get involved if you can at https://igg.me/at/letterfromhelvetica

SGT. CORRIE IS BACK! The wonderful Roland Oliver has been acting for over five decades and played four different roles in "The Bill" - including an all-too brief run as Sgt. Joseph Corrie (1990-91). In this rare and highly entertaining interview, we get to know Roland as he shares some wonderful anecdotes from his career - including a memorable guest part in "Doctor Who" opposite Tom Baker. As well as some cracking theatrical tales, Roland also tells us about his Grandad - who was a real-life Met police officer, walking the beat in the East End! We'll be diving into his time in "The Bill" in detail in Part 2, launching next month - and it's one not to miss! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk

The third and final part of highlights from The Bill Reunion 7 - which took place on Saturday November 12th 2022. The Q&A takes centre stage in this finale - after a few more questions from me, the audience asked the legends some great questions - highlights of those are presented here for you all to enjoy. My huge thanks to our bonus guest on the evening, the director Mr. John Bruce - and to our all-star line-up - Suzanne Maddock, Lisa Geoghan, Tom Butcher, Tony Virgo, Ashley Gunstock, our guest of honour Mr Eric Richard and our surprise special guest, the Dame - Trudie Goodwin. The Bill Podcast has been played over 400,000 times in 50 countries worldwide. Since 2023, The Bill Podcast has been presented by Natalie Roles (DS Debbie McAllister) and brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk Over 150 hours of bonus content available patreon.com/thebillpodcast

Highlights from The Bill Reunion 7, which took place at London’s Cinema Museum on Saturday November 12th 2022. In this Podcast, we pick up the Q&A with Suzanne Maddock, Lisa Geoghan and Tom Butcher, before welcoming to the stage producer/director Tony Virgo, original cast member Ashley Gunstock and our guest of honour Mr. Eric Richard! And as you'll hear, we might have had a surprise for the audience on the night as well… The Bill Podcast has been played over 400,000 times in 50 countries worldwide. Since 2023, The Bill Podcast has been presented by Natalie Roles (DS Debbie McAllister) and brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk and cityfiction.co.uk Over 150 hours of bonus content available patreon.com/thebillpodcast