The Bill Podcast

Part 2 of Joy's Podcast, we do a deep dive into Sun Hill CID 1998-2000, discussing some of Joy's favourite Kerry episodes, including the seminal "Follow Through". Joy fondly recalls her co-stars and the crew. Joy also reveals whether it was her decision to leave "The Bill" or not... She also shares what her son makes of "The Bill" now, as well as her hopes for the future! Joy really is joy personi...

KERRY'S BACK! The mighty Joy Brook shares her memories of The Bill. Recorded just after restrictions eased, Joy talks about how lockdown, streaming services, her recent work on the theatre and teaching drama. Joy then recalls her early acting career and working on "The Thin Blue Line" with Rowan Atkinson and David Haig and "Dalziel and Pascoe" with Warren Clarke, before joining "The Bill" in 1998....

In the finale of this special quadrilogy with a true Sun Hill legend, we continue to dive into Iain's time as D.C. Rod Skase. We explore his friendship with Simon Rouse and which co-stars he has kept in touch with, plus his memories of the 1997 Christmas special "Twanky". Sergeant Patrons first enjoyed a video version of this Podcast over six months ago. To unlock over 60 hours of "The Bill" relat...

Prolific "The Bill" writer J.C. Wilsher recalls director Bob Hird ringing him up late at night to explain the 1990 episode "Citadel" was under-running... This clip is from a fascinating episode commentary where J.C. was reunited with actor Chris Humphreys (P.C. Richard Turnham) and is available exclusively on patreon.com/thebillpodcast alongside over 60 more cast/crew commentaries!

The gold-dust continues as Iain Fletcher dives deep into his time as DC Rod Skase, discussing his memorable exit episode from the series and how difficult a decision it was for him to move on from the series. He also shares some fantastic memories of executive producer Michael Chapman and production scheduler Nigel Wilson. Also as a bonus, enjoy an alternative extended version of the original jazz...

Legendary Costume Designer Anne Barfield recalls being asked to help the real police with an undercover operation in this clip from her extended Podcast, available exclusively here https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-podcast-51401104 Unlock over 60 hours of bonus content, starting from £2.49 a month www.patreon.com/thebillpodcast Brought to you in assoication with www.georgefairbrother.com/ mis...

This special quadrilogy with actor Iain Fletcher continues as we find out more about his recent role (on stage at the time of recording) in Hugh Salmon's "Into Battle" and discuss where he grew up and first got the acting bug. And we start to talk some more about one of the most popular Sun Hill characters of all time... Sergeant Patrons first enjoyed a video version of this Podcast over six month...

The 100th episode of The Bill Podcast is here, brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com mcgoldrickwatchrepairs.com and Misty Moon Events. And its a special one, as Rod Skase is back! This first part of a special quadrilogy with actor Iain Fletcher will explore his time on the series in a rare and honest interview. In Part 1, we discuss his recent role (on stage at the time of recor...

Writer Candy Denman talks about the half hour format of "The Bill", whilst Jan Sargent shares what she liked about their 1993 episode "No Thanks To You" in this clip from the in-depth Audio Commentary available on patreon.com/thebillpodcast Unlock over 150 hours of exclusive content, including cast and crew commentaries, Reunion highlights, "Billgrimage" location videos, "Off the Beat" bonus Podca...

The mighty Stephen Beckett has shared his memories of "The Bill" in a special video commentary for the 1996 episode "Final Drive", available exclusively to Chief Super patrons on patreon.com/thebillpodcast In this clip, he recalls an amusing incident from first day on "The Bill". Unlock over 60 cast and crew commentaries, plus exclusive podcasts, reunion highlights, reaction videos, "Billgrimage"...

Lynne Miller shares some gold-dust about her time at Merton with writer Russell Lewis in this clip from the Audio Commentary for 1990's "Forget-Me-Not", Russell's first script for the series. This in-depth interview is exclusively available on Patreon. Unlock here https://www.patreon.com/posts/57308965 60 hours of content available https://www.patreon.com/thebillpodcast Brought to you in assoicati...

Video version of this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hEugZG8K4Y In this bonus release, Sally and Chris return to discuss coming out of lockdown and finally bringing their play to the stage. The Still Room only runs until June 25th at the Park Theatre London -https://www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-still-room BOOK TO SEE IT WHILE YOU CAN! The Bill Podcast has been played over 400,000...

Nigel Douglas is one of Britain's finest directors and one of the longest serving directors of "The Bill" In this interview, recorded in February 2020, we met at the Park Theatre in London, where Nigel was working on Sally Rogers' "The Still Room", starring Chris Simmons. The production was forced to be cancelled when the country was plunged into lockdown, but at last the play is finally OUT NOW!...

Join us again back in January 2020, when I chatted to two brilliant actors just before we were plunged into lockdown. This time we kick off with Sally recalling her audition process, while Chris recalls the changes to the cast during his early years on the show. Sally also discusses moving into Uniform and they both comment on whether The Bill could be revived today. Lets all support THE STILL ROO...

This is an extended episode for the finale of this trilogy with an absolute legend and special human being. We continue to explore Kerry's time on "The Bill", with memories of specific episodes, reunions and whether she would return to the role if Sun Hill ever materialises. The Bill Podcast has been played over 400,000 times in 50 countries worldwide. Since 2023, The Bill Podcast has been present...

The most eagerly anticipated sequel in Podcast history as two Sun Hill legends return for Part 2 of their three-part interview, looking back at The Bill and forward to their new production THE STILL ROOM - finally heading to the Park Theatre on June 1st 2022 - over two years since lockdown forced the play's cancellation. We continue where we left off as Sally and Chris recall the final series of T...

This feature-length chat with a delightful legend continues. This time we discuss how Kerry got the part of Suzi Croft and she shares some of her favourite memories from filming. 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 georgefairbroth...

The final part of this fascinating chat with Stuart features his thoughts on how The Bill could return to our screens - and advice for those of you out there who have toyed with writing! You can find out more about Stuart on his website gibconsultancy.co.uk and find his true crime reference guides on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuart-Gibbon/e/B07MBFCXZ6/ The Bill Podcast is brought to you i...

On The Bill Podcast's fifth birthday, I am also pleased to share this five minute Commentary clip with the legend who started the Podcast, the mighty Jon Iles (D.C. Mike Dashwood) The full commentary has now been unlocked for Constable patrons on patreon.com/thebillpodcast So if you've enjoyed The Bill Podcast over the last five years and fancy dipping into Patreon for a fiver and sampling the bon...

The Bill Podcast is now five years old! Since March 26th 2017, 92 Podcasts have been released, featuring interviews with 60 legends of "The Bill", as well as two former police officers. In this special celebration, presenter Oliver Crocker reveals the upcoming Podcast releases, plus brand new content coming exclusively to patreon.com/thebillpodcast - and explains how you can help him take the Patr...

SUZI CROFT IS BACK! The mighty Kerry Peers chats about her MA during Lockdown that led to her new TV pilot "Accidental Guru" (which you can still support and donate towards the post-production costs using the link below), making positive changes to her personal life and career through the power of positive thinking, plus how her acting career began. LOADS more to come in Part 2 and 3 - Kerry is di...

In Part 3, we do a deep dive into Stuart's crime reference books - and his thoughts on current police drama series. You can find out more about Stuart on his website gibconsultancy.co.uk and you can buy his true crime reference guides on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuart-Gibbon/e/B07MBFCXZ6/ The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with georgefairbrother.com and Misty Moon Events,...

In Part Two, Ged and I discuss the Marquess era and I remind him of some classic Cullen lines. We also chat about his exit from the series and some of his work as a writer. Plus, how he'd like to be involved if Sun Hill came back to our screens... Ged's first book, The Gravedigger's Story is "A charming, melancholy yet eloquent tale, beautifully told" - Fay Weldon Ged's second book, Performance An...

Writer Roger Davenport praises the production values of "The Bill" in this clip from his "Blackout" Audio Commentary - available along with over 50 more commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast

In this clip from the "Zigzag" Audio Commentary, the legendary Jon Iles talks about his 1980's "poor man's Miami Vice" costume... this Commentary is one of several available to Sergeant patrons on patreon.com/thebillpodcast - with 50 more available to higher ranked supporters!