Seasons & episodes
S18 · E25Episode 016 2002-05-30
Acting Inspector Matt Boyden orders Jim and June to investigate a repeat prowler at a woman's house. She's far more receptive to the male officers and Sergeant June Ackland is convinced the woman is crying wolf to have a man around the house. She does nothing to disguise her resentment and Jim sees it as a sign of her personal feelings getting in the way of her professional opinion. Now that MIT have no other option but to let Harry Fullerton go as prime suspect in the bombing DC Danny Glaze and PC Des Taviner are desperate to catch the 'right' man. So when Danny and DC Duncan Lennox finally make up. He's more than happy to tap his friend in MIT for information on Simpson. It's a handy distraction from the problems at home. He pays a visit to Simpson's colleague in the bookstore. When Simpson's alibi starts to look watertight Des and Danny begin to search even more desperately for evidence against him. The more feverishly Des acts though, the more Danny wants to know his motives for ca
S18 · E26Episode 017 2002-06-06
Two men are brought in after their armed robbery gets out of hand and a security guard is shot. They seem to have a lot in common including a wife but for a couple of guys doing a robbery together there's no love lost between them and DS Debbie McAllister and DC Eva Sharpe are assigned to sort their stories out. Detective Superintendent Devlin from the MIT team is astounded at PC Taviner's 'good luck' in discovering both the bike that was used in Chief Inspector Conway's killing, and managing to tie Ian Burrows, Simpson's toe rag of a acquaintance, to it. It's Des's lucky day, but will that evidence alone be enough to bring Simpson down properly? Meanwhile Debbie and Eva's rivalry in the case of the two lads reaches betting point. It's handbags at dawn with mounting resentment over Eva's popularity with the rest of the Sun Hill officers. While Debbie is positive she's got Superintendent Chandler on her side Eva's naturally astute and has a plan to prove she's right. With £20 and a whol
S18 · E27The Bill Season 18 Episode 27 2002-06-13
An old style big time crook, Frankie Steele, pays a visit to Sun Hill and asks DCI Jack Meadows to scare his youngest son, Toby, away from the crime game... without letting on it was his own dad who's grassed him up. While it seems like a simple nick 'em and scare' em kind of job, Jack's been burnt by Frankie's kind before, and unless he gets some kind of favour in return it's not going ahead. More importantly, can he risk screwing up while trying to bring down Superintendent Chandler? PC Des Taviner is uncharacteristically eager to let PC Tony Stamp drive the area car for the shift while he accompanies MIT on the search at Simpson's bookshop premises. When a pair of trousers covered in glass and fuel turns up in his wardrobe Simpson swears blind it's a fit up... and finally loses his cool. While the majority of the relief enjoy a laugh with Reg's lottery scheme, relations are not running so smoothly in CID. DC Eva Sharpe receives some bad news DS Debbie McAllister should have relayed
S18 · E28The Bill Season 18 Episode 19 2002-06-20
PC Tony Stamp organises a Sun Hill team to play a match against a group of young offenders. He's got his job cut out for him convincing Cass she's their secret star weapon and keeping Matt Boyden and Craig Gilmore from shedding blood on the pitch. While Matt's unrelenting homophobic comments cause the two sergeants to practically trade punches it's the young offenders that come under the spotlight during the game. After an old man is discovered dead in his council flat nasty rumours about his paedophilic past mean Danny and Eva have their work cut out getting the truth out of the kids. Meanwhile Danny's in a crisis. He's got an interview with the MIT team and Des's career hangs in the balance while he decides whether or not to corroborate his story. Should he say he heard Simpson confessing to blowing up Sun Hill and killing some of it's finest officers, does the end justify the means?. And CID doesn't get any calmer. With Danny in knots, Duncan still coping with his separation, Mickey
S18 · E29The Bill Season 18 Episode 29 2002-06-25
Craig starts the day filing a grievance procedure against Matt after last week's homophobic taunts but Sgt June Ackland warns him off. She quietly suggests that ""There's no better teacher than experience."" A nudge and a wink in Matt's direction raises an eyebrow or two, along with Matt's blood pressure. PC Tony Stamp takes young Gary out on the streets to track down a mysterious vigilante who's been beating up kids from the local Estates. His streetwise approach proves invaluable with the youngsters- but nothing he's got up his sleeve can prepare him for being stuck between DS Debbie McAllister and DC Eva Sharpe's game of one-upmanship. PCs Cass Rickman and Nick Klein head out for yet another night on the tiles but not before spying Harry Fullerton (Sun Hill's false confessor) gazing into his pint. Reg pays him a visit and offers some help but finds a sad old man who's moved on to regaling stories about the Falklands. Armed with an ecstasy pill in her handbag, Cass watches as Nick head
S18 · E30The Bill Season 18 Episode 30 2002-06-27
DC Ken Drummond turns up for his first day at Sun Hill. Fresh from Barton Street nick, he steps straight off a burger van, and into CID. With tensions rising between Debbie and Eva and DI Alex Cullen doing his utmost to contain it he'll wonder what kind of mad house he's lumbered with. Never mind, a fry up will sort all that out... After the horror of attending a suicide PC's Nick Klein and Cass Rickman go on to discover a couple of children playing in contaminated waste. It's just the tip of a toxic iceberg but Cass's mind is elsewhere. She's beside herself over the loss of her handbag. There was an 'e' loose in there, likely to be nestled right beside her warrant card. Inspector Gina Gold turns up for duty, (fag in hand) and takes no time to ruffle feathers. Not before stashing her bottle of whiskey and putting her ashtray in pride of place though. She makes it clear it's her show, she'll be running it, and anyone thinking differently had just better re-evaluate their position. Start
S18 · E31Episode 022 2002-07-02
PC Luke Ashton returns to Sun Hill after three years away. But his first day goes from bad to worse and it soon becomes clear Luke won't be getting any special favours, especially from Sgt Craig Gilmore. The new Community Safety Unit opens under the control of Sgt June Ackland but will her bad start with new Inspector Gina Gold hamper the department's progress? And it's Trainee Detective Brandon Kane's first day, will he prove he is worthy of June's new division? Following a tip off from PC Des Taviner DC Mickey Webb pays a visit to a former colleague of Superintendent Tom Chandler. He is intrigued by what Ex DCI Peter Marsden has to say. Could Marsden be the link Mickey and DCI Jack Meadows need to bring down Chandler once and for all? And true to form, young PC Gary Best decides to rekindle a romance with an ex-girlfriend, but will her new job come between them? [Source: www.thebill.com]
S18 · E32Episode 023 2002-07-04
Frustrated PC Luke Ashton is desperate to prove himself but Sgt Craig Gilmore seems determined to hold him back. However, when Craig goes to investigate a homophobic assault he takes Luke to accompany him. But does Luke have the aptitude needed for such a sensitive issue? Later Inspector Gina Gold is furious to hear of their feeble progress so barges in with a more forceful approach - but are her actions too extreme? PC Cass Rickman impresses Sgt June Ackland when she gets involved in a bitter father/daughter row. Cass is determined to protect the girl from Shane, her sinister boyfriend, but will the girl see sense and drop the matter before taking her father to court?. Meanwhile PC Tony Stamp and PC Gary Best catch Lee Dwyer robbing a newsagent but rather than make an arrest Tony decides to help him. Is Tony acting beyond the call of duty?. When PC Des Taviner receives a disturbing letter he takes the risk of visiting the sender and is shocked at the revelation. [Source: www.thebill.c
S18 · E33Episode 024 2002-07-09
Inspector Gina Gold faces spot of bother when a solicitor complains against her rather unorthodox policing methods. That is, if you call kneeing a thug in the balls unorthodox. Luke is dragged into the Superintendent's office as the witness, with Gina's hopes pinned on his answer. Meanwhile Sgt Gilmore 's received an official complaint against the young PC but he feels compelled to help. After using his charm on a scared resident of a run down apartment block DC Ken Drummond makes headway into an arson investigation. Though while she describes a local criminal as the culprit the bigger picture looks like her greedy landlord is trying to smoke her out. The arson aspect makes Danny's work even more personal. Superintendent Chandler gets his chance show off the new CSU when a journalist offers to spend a day following a case. He decides TDC Brandon Kane's case of a father assaulting his teenage daughter's boyfriend is the one to follow. Brandon warns him off suggesting he follow another i
S18 · E34The Bill Season 18 Episode 34 2002-07-11
PC Luke Ashton goes against Sgt Craig Gilmore's direct orders and bravely follows a crazed gunman after hearing a shot. When he disappears out of view and another gunshot is heard Gilmore's worry appears more than professional. Cass convinces Nick that a good night out doesn't always have to involve drugs so he's surprised when he manages to pull an attractive young woman. After revealing she's a hairdresser, he carries on his fantasy by informing her he's a pilot. In the cold sober light of day it turns out they have a lot more in common than originally suspected. DS Debbie McAllister is coerced into a stint as a babysitter for Eva Sharpe's daughter when the childcare suddenly falls through. She surprises even herself by doing such a good job-which makes the decision facing her and the superintendent even more difficult. Meanwhile PC Tony Stamp puts his neck on the line when young Lee Dwyer is accused of serious vandalism at his school. The head threatens him with expulsion but Tony i
S18 · E35The Bill Season 18 Episode 35 2002-07-16
Des's blackmailer starts to put the squeeze on. So after parting with his first instalment of cash he decides the only way out is intimidation or confession. Neither look particularly good for enhancing his career in the Police Force. The tenser Des becomes the more determined he is to find out who's behind the extortion and it's God help anyone who gets in his way. When Lee Dwyer gets caught displaying his graffiti artistry it's the more level-headed officers to the rescue. DI Alex Cullen has his work cut out keeping an eye on his delinquent cops. After witnessing June and Jim's mug hurling altercation he demands to know what their problem was. Jim's answer to healing the rift comes in the form of a quiet night out... and 3 choice little words. New PC's Luke Ashton and Kerry Young are called to a domestic incident at Lee Dwyer's house, so to teach his parents a lesson he plays runaway and visits a surprised Tony Stamp first thing in the morning. [Source: www.thebill.com]
S18 · E36Episode 027 2002-07-18
Out on a pub crawl to celebrate a new PC's engagement the relief are suddenly overjoyed when Reg's winning line comes up on the lottery. While the syndicate members spend the millions over and over in their heads, Mickey heads off to tell the superintendent where he can stick his job. Inspector Gold, meanwhile, notes that Reg is acting quite out of character and avoiding the others. He wouldn't be planning to skip the country with the money, would he? When designer jackets go missing from a local department store and turn up on the local estate CID decide ex-con Joe Nash must be back up to his old tricks. But no-one can explain the mystery of the self-editing security tape. Sun Hill's romances are up and down. Jim's positivity about their relationship rubs off on June and they share a kiss while the other side of the coin sees Superintendent Tom Chandler dropping DS Debbie McAllister off at the abortion clinic leaving her to go through with the operation alone. And Lee Dwyer's parents
S18 · E37The Bill Season 18 Episode 37 2002-07-23
Lee Dwyer arrives with his mother and step-dad at Sun Hill to press his very serious allegation against Tony Stamp. It's an accusation that sends the team reeling and divides their loyalties when all the evidence points to his guilt. PC Jim Carver's position at CSU puts him in the awkward position of being appointed Lee's Family Liaison Officer. It leaves Tony wondering if anyone really is on his side. As PC Des Taviner so delicately puts it, ""Where there's smoke there's fire"", and PC Cathy Bradford's charming observation that, ""Mud sticks"". Cathy's on a roll with her canteen gossip and makes a bee-line to new PC Kerry Young's fiancé. She tries on her best seduction routine but when he shows no interest Cathy deviously spills the beans on Nick and Kerry's one night liaison. Watch out Nick... When father of teenage temptress Liz Chambers reports his daughter missing Brandon and Cass make enquiries. They pay a visit to her older boyfriend's house where they discover her bed isn't even co
S18 · E38Episode 037 2002-07-25
When the cocky new DS reports for duty he wastes no time bringing in arrests. He flirts with wives of suspects and doesn't play by any of the rules. He's clocked as a difficult one to handle but if he's toting up the convictions who's to complain? Even if his probing turns up an unwelcome visitor for Nick and Cass. Cass is in trouble at every turn when PC Kerry Young discovers the rumour spreading that led to her engagement break up originated from Cass. Higher on Cass and Nick's priorities is dodging accusations of drug taking when DS Phil Hunter brings in their dealer. PC Jim Carver is still tasked with the unpleasant duty of being PC Tony Stamp's Family Liaison Officer. He assures the family that despite PC Stamp being 'one of his' they will continue a full and thorough investigation into the abuse accusation. Tony begins to doubt Jim's belief in his innocence and a covert meeting with DC Danny Glaze does nothing to improve his position. DI Alex Cullen is left fuming when the brutal
S18 · E39The Bill Season 18 Episode 39 2002-07-30
June warns Jim to stay discreet after their night together and riles him further when she suggests he hand over his role as the Dwyer's Family Liaison Officer to TDC Brandon Kane. Lee Dwyer's problems worsen when his father arrives to take him away from the possible danger of his mother and step-dad, so when TDC Brandon Kane takes over he suspects the perpetrator might be closer to home. DC Ken Drummond enlists the help of an old friend when his mobile phone is cloned and starts to clock up bills on premium rate numbers. Her radar is picking up signals all over Sun Hill, mainly from ladies' man, the new DS Phil Hunter. And poor Sergeant Gilmore gets his dirty laundry aired in public when his boyfriend Sean dumps all his worldly belongings on the station's doorstep. [Source: www.thebill.com]
S18 · E40The Bill Season 18 Episode 40 2002-08-01
Once again Lee Dwyer is in trouble with the police for vandalising a local store. Is he just a born troublemaker or is it a final cry for help? Meanwhile TDC Brandon Kane, in his new role as Lee's Family Liaison Officer, visits Lee's father who seems to be showering him with gifts. Exactly the kind of ones he was trashing in the department store. Brandon smells a rat. DS Debbie McAllister visits the hospital for the first scan of her unborn child. She's glowing with pride on her return but the superintendent, (a more than unwilling partner), soon wipes the smile off her face. While CID move into their new premises, DS Phil Hunter finds himself stuck in the back of a van on an obbo. Danny's had a tip off from an informant, but then again so has Eva. Their info doesn't exactly match up and they may need back up. Phil calls in an outstanding favour from Nick Klein. Inspector Gold requests the pleasure of DC Eva Sharpe's company in gathering information on a serial flasher. Eva may think i
S18 · E41The Bill Season 18 Episode 41 No Loyalty 2002-08-06
Inspector Gina Gold is determined to catch a serial flasher who's been terrorising young women but CID are busy, does a woman like her beg? She's determined he'll be caught as soon as possible but CID are desperately trying to turn up a witness after a bungled a tip off on an armed robbery ended in murder. A witness who will be taken seriously that is. And PC Gary Best does nothing to enhance his pulling power over PC Kerry Young when his ride to the station makes him look more like a geriatric than a lad about town. When Debbie turns up with a shiner to rival Lennox Lewis, the Superintendent shies away from suspicion by ordering Alex Cullen to do a check on her background. The ensuing argument reveals more about their own dark pasts. Later PC Tony Stamp's first day back after being cleared of paedophile accusations goes pear shaped after a few too many for the road. He throws a few choice words in Jim Carver's direction causing a rift that may never heal. [Source: www.thebill.com]
S18 · E42Episode 033 2002-08-08
On her first day behind Sun Hill's reception, Front Desk Officer Robbie Cryer baffles the other officers with her eerie familiarity. The older officers are understandably wary when the new civvy turns up with an uncanny insight into their lives. Perhaps Reg has found a colleague who's blessed with 'the gift' as well. Hell hath no fury like Inspector Gold on the warpath. When she discovers DCI Jack Meadows has stitched her up by promising to drop a charge of indecent exposure she does everything in her power to bring the flasher to justice. Meanwhile Reg finds himself and the area car under attack from more than just Des's bad wind. Reg suspects Simpson might be behind the attacks and Des's paranoia heightens. A violent assault outside a pub turns up a 'nobody saw anything' situation. DC Danny Glaze embarks on a mission to catch the violent assailant that results in a clash with CSU. Their priority is to protect the wife and child. [Source: www.thebill.com]
S18 · E43The Bill Season 18 Episode 43 2002-08-13
The officers of Sun Hill are tasked with protecting a lab specialising in foetal research from irate protesters. Dr Allen, complains the police aren't doing enough to protect him. Manpower at Sun Hill is limited but soon steps up when he reveals death threats have been sent. It becomes clear the threats aren't empty when Dr Allen's wife is critically injured in a car bomb. PC Luke Ashton rushes in to save her and far from being treated like a hero, Sergeant Craig Gilmore is frantic that Luke might be hurt too. Tom Chandler's day is spent fire fighting, in both his personal and professional lives. Debbie barely gives him the time of day, Des has a complaint laid against him and when Tom makes a confession to DI Alex Cullen. He's unprepared for Alex's ultimatum. Meanwhile the relationship between DC Danny Glaze and TDC Brandon Kane worsens as Tina Pope ends up hospitalised by her violent husband who guesses she grassed him up to Danny. [Source: www.thebill.com]
S18 · E44Episode 035 2002-08-15
Come back Reggie Babe. All is forgiven! Des has been jumping at shadows since Simpson's threats began to include his beloved partner Reg. He's nigh on running out of excuses to stay within the confines of the station, but the pair are sent to search a deserted warehouse at night. The slam of a door, the roar of an engine, and nothing but empty space where Reg once stood. Where is he, and who's got him? DS Phil Hunter corners Eva, assuming it's her fault their star witness is discredited over a flashing incident. Unfortunately he hasn't reckoned on Inspector Gina Gold demanding his nuts in a jar. Or, for that matter, a simple apology. When PC Luke Ashton is called to a domestic he's surprised to find Craig Gilmore and his ex-boyfriend the unlikely perpetrators. It's a difficult moment but surely Craig could at least look Luke in the eye... When a little old lady claims Sergeant June Ackland has conned her out of precious jewels, there's definitely a mystery to be solved. For a start sho
S18 · E45Episode 036 2002-08-20
If PC Kerry Young's day started badly wait until she has to spend her shift with Des. He's in need of a partner but he can't find his last one anywhere. PC Reg Hollis has been kidnapped and guilt ridden PC Des Taviner is at his wits end trying to trace him. He spends his day trying to pull the wool over everyone's eyes but time is running out and Reg's life is on the line. And DC Danny Glaze is frantic, Tina Pope has vanished and TDC Brandon Kane suspects it could be serious. Danny can't bear to admit he handled her situation badly, but judging from the mood he's in it's crystal clear something's up. Sergeant Craig Gilmore tries to thank Luke for handling his domestic situation delicately but in a hasty attempt to cut him off at the pass Luke rushes to ask Kerry out on a date. When Gary Best hears the news it's pistols at dawn. Jack and Debbie follow up a trail of crimes that lead to a very desperate man but that's nothing compared to the havoc that DI Alex Cullen leaves when he drops
S18 · E46The Bill Season 18 Episode 46 2002-08-22
It's the day of Simpson's trial and there's an all out manhunt on the streets of Sun Hill, no stone will be unturned for poor Reggie Babe. Terrified, cold, and bound in chains PC Reg Hollis is in grave danger and at the mercy of his kidnappers. The frantic search may be on but will they find him before evil Alan carries out his orders? It's the day of Simpson's trial and PC Des Taviner is about to take the stand. Des receives a warning note reminding him he holds the balance of Reg's life in his hands. All he has to do to save Reg is come clean about his falsified evidence... Gay Sgt Craig Gilmore reels on hearing PC Luke Ashton and PC Kerry Young are going on a date. Surely they are not about to embark on a station romance? Later Craig is reassured when Luke visits him in his office and actions speak far louder than words. The worst possible result rears it's ugly head when Danny is informed that Tina Pope has been found dead. Her father guilt trips Danny to the point of tears, perhap
S18 · E47Episode 038 2002-08-27
CID gets a shake up when new DS Samantha Nixon turns up and quickly proves her criminal profiling skills - no stone will be left unturned. She's methodical and highly ambitious so if Reg thinks he can protect the kidnapper who showed him kindness he'd better make his story rock solid. Poor Reg, he's left lying (literally) in his hospital bed under the watchful eye of a guilt ridden Des Taviner. Meanwhile maternal instincts kick in for DS Debbie McAllister when a woman makes a complaint against her neighbour who has been behaving threateningly towards her and her new born baby. It's cop killer Jeff Simpson's big day in court and PC Des Taviner find himself at wits end when DC Danny Glaze informs him he won't collaborate the evidence under oath. It's a situation that just might spell the end of Des's career at Sun Hill. And after snogging PC Luke Ashton the evening before Craig is all out of sorts when he sees him messing about with PC Kerry Young in the canteen. Inspector Gold uses her
S18 · E48Episode 039 2002-08-28
Luke and Craig follow a confusing trail after a car pile up leaves a man hospitalised. Now if only there was a driver to blame... Luke is doing his level best to ignore everything the lovestruck Sergeant wants to discuss. Craig is desperate to discuss their kiss, and as if by magic, turns up wherever Luke gets called to. DS Phil Hunter manages to set himself up as security in a club he suspects is being used to traffic drugs. He's determined to make sure PC Nick Klein is his back up, Nick is understandably weary... but he'll do it; as long as it's all above board. As it just possibly might be with Phil in charge!Samantha Nixon may be the new kid on the block but she's the choice for Acting D.I in the wake of Alex's sudden departure. She's going to have a difficult time keeping that lot under her thumb, not least of all keeping an eye on Phil Hunter... and his attitude! The Superintendent's past is catching up with him. His father turns up begging for money for his drug addict brother,