Episodes

  • Stage Manager Susan Shattock on writing a script for fun...

    Stage Manager Susan Shattock on writing a script for fun...
    Oct 2 2024
    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
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    2 mins
  • The Bill Podcast 130: Liz Crowther (Sgt. Jane Kendall) Part 1

    The Bill Podcast 130: Liz Crowther (Sgt. Jane Kendall) Part 1
    Sep 27 2024
    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.
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    37 mins
  • Writer Mark Holloway on police reaction to "The Bill"

    Writer Mark Holloway on police reaction to "The Bill"
    Sep 25 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
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    1 min
  • Writer Douglas Watkinson on the half-hour era of "The Bill"

    Writer Douglas Watkinson on the half-hour era of "The Bill"
    Sep 18 2024
    "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
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    2 mins
  • Writer Isabelle Grey on "Villain"

    Writer Isabelle Grey on "Villain"
    Sep 11 2024
    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
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    1 min
  • Writer Russell Lewis on "The Bill"

    Writer Russell Lewis on "The Bill"
    Sep 4 2024
    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
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    1 min
  • Writer Garry Lyons on "Speaking Freely"

    Writer Garry Lyons on "Speaking Freely"
    Aug 28 2024
    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
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    1 min
  • Writer Candy Denman on "Blowing It All Away"

    Writer Candy Denman on "Blowing It All Away"
    Aug 21 2024
    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
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    1 min