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The Bill

1984·Series·15·25 min·6.8(46)

The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.

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About The Bill

The Bill is a 1984 English-language crime and drama series. The cast is led by Simon Rouse, Sarah Manners, Andrew Lancel. It spans 26 seasons and 2372 episodes.

The Bill was produced by Talkback Thames, Thames Television, and ITV and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 16, 1984, and carries a 15 certification.

First aired
October 16, 1984
Last aired
August 31, 2010
Original language
English
Age rating
15
Status
Canceled
Seasons
26 (2372 episodes)
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Talkback Thames, Thames Television, ITV
#london, england#england#police

The Bill cast & crew

The cast features Simon Rouse as Jack Meadows, Sarah Manners as Kirsty Knight, Andrew Lancel as Neil Manson, Alex Walkinshaw as Dale Smith, Amita Dhiri as Grace Dasari, and Ben Richards as Nate Roberts.

Is The Bill worth watching?

With 26 seasons and 2372 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy crime and drama, The Bill is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Bill

Simon Rouse

Simon Rouse

Jack Meadows

Sarah Manners

Sarah Manners

Kirsty Knight

Andrew Lancel

Andrew Lancel

Neil Manson

Alex Walkinshaw

Alex Walkinshaw

Dale Smith

Amita Dhiri

Amita Dhiri

Grace Dasari

Ben Richards

Ben Richards

Nate Roberts

Bruce Byron

Bruce Byron

Terry Perkins

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Chris Simmons

Mickey Webb

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Christopher Fox

Max Carter

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Dominic Power

Leon Taylor

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Gary Lucy

Will Fletcher

Jason Barnett

Jason Barnett

Eddie Olosunje

The Bill — FAQs

Where can I watch The Bill in United States?

The Bill is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is The Bill in?

The Bill is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The Bill are there?

The Bill has 26 seasons with 2372 episodes in total.

What is The Bill rated?

The Bill is rated 15. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 46 ratings.

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