Episode
The Bill: New Management
Overview
Quinnan is assaulted during the arrest of a bag snatcher, but an intrusive passer-by begins to make the situation worse. Quinnan, however, is unaware that the man is none other than the new Ch. Insp of Ops at Barton Street. Cato has a kind word in the Ch. Insp's ear about his lack of professionalism, but his abrasive style of management leads to a confrontation with Brownlow.
Details
- Series
- The Bill
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1995-01-24
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
New Management is Episode 9 in Series 11 of The Bill. It aired on 1995-01-24. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 8: Hard Knocks
Johnson leads an operation into a pair of muggers who snatch their victims from local shopping precincts, assault them and steal their money. When Marshall is assaulted during an undercover operation to catch them, Johnson finds herself on the receiving end of blame for the incident, giving Deakin his chance to shine by using intelligence to locate a pair of brothers whom he suspects are responsible.
Episode 10: Powerless
Jarvis and Marshall attend a dispute between a man and his wife over their marital property. However, the feud soon escalates and results in criminal damage to a van and a burglary. Meanwhile, Boyden investigates when a young teenage girl disappears. The cases are soon linked when the missing girl is found to be the feuding husband's new mistress, leading to further arguments between the man and his wife.
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Episode 12: Getting Even
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Episode 5: The Protection Racket
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Episode 3: Hit & Miss
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