Episodes

  • The Bill Podcast 133: Brian Bovell (DC Rob Thatcher) Part 2

    The Bill Podcast 133: Brian Bovell (DC Rob Thatcher) Part 2
    Dec 20 2024
    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
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    33 mins
  • The Bill Podcast 132: Brian Bovell (DC Rob Thatcher) Part 1

    The Bill Podcast 132: Brian Bovell (DC Rob Thatcher) Part 1
    Nov 28 2024
    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
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    33 mins
  • The Bill Podcast 131: Liz Crowther (Sgt. Jane Kendall) Part 2

    The Bill Podcast 131: Liz Crowther (Sgt. Jane Kendall) Part 2
    Nov 1 2024
    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
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    39 mins
  • Should "The Bill" return to TV?

    Should "The Bill" return to TV?
    Oct 9 2024
    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 📝
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    1 min
  • 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