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''The Bill'' is a long-running British television police procedural television series, named after a slang term for the police. The characters are all police officers or civilian staff at the fictional Sun Hill police station in London. Senior officers The following actors appeared as senior officers in ''The Bill''. Simon Rouse, as Jack Meadows, appeared in 884 episodes, including the series finale "Respect". He is the longest serving actor to portray a character in a senior role. Andrew Lancel, as Neil Manson, and Alex Walkinshaw, as "Smithy", also appeared in the series finale. The character of D.I. Roy Galloway appeared in the pilot episode, "Woodentop", played by Robert Pugh. This character would go on to be portrayed by John Salthouse from 1984 onwards. Notable senior officers * Peter Ellis played Chief Superintendent Charles Brownlow from the start of the series in 1984 to 2000, when the character tendered his resignation in light of the Don Beech scandal. He was emph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bill
''The Bill'' is a British police procedural television series, first broadcast on ITV from 16 August 1983 until 31 August 2010. The programme originated from a one-off drama, '' Woodentop'', broadcast in August 1983. The programme focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work. ''The Bill'' was the longest-running police procedural television series in the United Kingdom, and among the longest running of any British television series at the time of its cancellation. The title originates from "Old Bill", a slang term for the police. Although highly acclaimed by fans and critics, the series attracted controversy on several occasions. An episode broadcast in 2008 was criticised for featuring fictional treatment for multiple sclerosis. The series has also faced more general criticism concerning its levels of violence, particularly prior to 2009, when it occupied a pre-watershed slot. ''The Bill'' won several a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loose Women
''Loose Women'' (previously known as ''Live Talk'' from 2000 to 2001) is a British talk show that broadcasts on ITV1 weekdays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. The show focuses on a panel of four female presenters who interview celebrities, talk about aspects of their lives, and discuss topical issues ranging from politics and current affairs to celebrity gossip and entertainment news. The 3,000th episode of ''Loose Women'' was broadcast on 15 May 2018. It was originally broadcast from Norwich, then Manchester, before moving to London. History The panel comprises four women from various professions in the entertainment and journalism industries, who interview celebrities, discuss their lives and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip. ITV decided to scrap the original format of "Loose Women" and instead opted for a more condensed version of the show under the new name "Live Talk". This new version was filmed in Manchester instead o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Lancel
Andrew Lancel (born Andrew Watkinson on 3 August 1970) is an English television and theatre actor, producer and director. He is best known for his appearance as Dr. Andrew Collin in ''Cardiac Arrest'', his role as DI Neil Manson in ''The Bill'' and Frank Foster in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', as well as his acclaimed portrayal of Brian Epstein in the stage play ''Epstein – The Man Who Made The Beatles''. Biography Andrew Lancel was born on 3 August 1970 in Rufford, Lancashire. He started his acting career in local theatre and as a cabaret singer. In 1993, he appeared in the TV film '' Wide-Eyed and Legless'' with Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent and Thora Hird. He gained fame as the lead role in the ground breaking medical series ''Cardiac Arrest'' with Helen Baxendale. Since then, he has become a well-established theatre and television actor with a reputation for seeking controversial roles and projects. He was described as the most realistic docto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Whitchurch
Philip Whitchurch (born 30 January 1951) is an English stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for playing Captain William Frederickson in three episodes of the Sharpe series between 1994-1997 and the role of Chief Inspector Philip Cato in ''The Bill'' from 1993 to 1995. He also played another character, Inspector Twist, on the same show, as well as Tyler in '' My Hero'' from 2000 to 2006. Roles His other television work includes '' Sharpe'', '' The Brothers McGregor'', ''The Detectives'', '' Peak Practice'', '' Holby City'', '' Bergerac'', '' Boon'', '' Casualty'', '' Monarch of the Glen'', ''Midsomer Murders'', '' G.B.H.'', '' Van der Valk'', '' The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles'', '' Waterfront Beat'', '' Dramarama'', '' Wire in the Blood'', '' Foyle's War'', ''Mersey Beat'', ''In Exile'', '' Get Real'', '' Plotlands'', '' A Perfect State'', '' Virtual Murder'', '' El C.I.D.'' and '' The Vicar of Dibley''. He also played Derek, the chair of governors, in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Hartley
Steven Hartley (born 12 August 1960, in Shipley) is an English actor who has appeared in television, film, and theatre. Early life Hartley grew up in Yorkshire. He was a successful amateur boxer for York and Yorkshire in the late 1970s and early 1980s in a team which included future British and European champion and world title contender Henry Wharton. Professional career Hartley has appeared and performed in episodes in shows such as ''Rumble'', '' Strictly Confidential'', ''Badboys'', ''Trial & Retribution'', ''Sharman'', '' Holby City'', '' Casualty'', '' Doctors,'' '' The Cut'', '' Married... with Children'', ''Ripper Street.'' He also appeared as regular characters in ''The Bill'' and '' EastEnders''. He has appeared in '' Silent Witness'', the series Sky TV '' Brassic'', Shadow and Bone for Netflix, All Creatures Great and Small and Grace. His films include '' Allies'' (2014) ''Ruby Strangelove'' (2015), ''Robocroc'' (2013), ''Jet Stream'' (2013), '' The Walk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Flynn (actor) Daniel Flynn (born 1961) is an English actor. Biography Flynn was born in Evesham, Worcestershire, the son of actor Eric Flynn and his wife Fern Warner; the family moved to Bromley, Kent, when he was a baby. He has a brother and sister; his brother is actor Jerome Flynn. He also has a half-brother and sister from his father's second marriage; Johnny Flynn is a musician and actor. Flynn has been acting on television since 1983. From 2006 until 2009, he played the role of Superintendent John Heaton in the long-running ITV1 police drama ''The Bill''. He had previously had brief parts in ''The Bill'' playing a criminal in the episode "The Assassins" on 20 December 1988 and a Mr. Hemming in "Bringing Up Baby" in January 1993. Flynn's other television credits include '' Goodbye Mr Chips'', ''The Detectives'', '' The Peter Principle'', '' Soldier Soldier'', '' Peak Practice'', '' Murder in Mind'', ''William and Mary'', '' Afterlife'', ''Star Trap'', and '' Island at War''. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] |
