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The Bill: Season 18
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Details
- Series
- The Bill
- Season
- Season 18
- Air date
- 2002-01-03
- Episodes
- 84 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Loaded
Des Taviner and Reg Hollis are in the Area Car enjoying the warm weather when Sergeant Craig Gilmore surprises them. He is unimpressed with their excuses and orders them to remove their sunglasses and get back to work. As they drive around, Hollis reveals that he is planning to propose to his girlfriend Helen. Unfortunately they are not currently on the best of terms having rowed after Hollis declined Helen's invitation to join her at a conference in Southend. Taviner announces that they are going to Southend and forces Reg to pretend that the car has broken down. Meanwhile Special Constable Terry Knowles and PC Nick Klein have arrested petty thief Derek Daly. As they head back for the station Knowles spots an attractive blonde in a car and persuades Klein to pull her over when she jumps a red light. Confident that he can get her phone number (like his hero Taviner would), Knowles approaches the blonde with a smile. Flirting outrageously he tries to get a date but with little success.
Episode 2: Not To Praise Him
Sergeant Craig Gilmore addresses the congregation at Knowles' funeral and mentions the dead man's habit of chatting up girls which causes a bit of a stir. After the service Superintendent Tom Chandler tries to comfort Knowles' mother but is dragged away by her daughter Tina who blames the police for her brother's death. Meanwhile at Sun Hill DS Vik Singh and DCI Jack Meadows are liaising with Jay Ramsay who is planning to direct a reconstruction of the murder for a TV programme. Meadows is angry when the Director comments about Knowles flirting with the murderer before his death. Outside the chapel PC Nick Klein is helping a young woman with a pushchair and is shocked when she introduces herself as Dani Knowles, Knowles' widow. When she asks about Knowles' death, Klein tells her not to believe the press reports. As the drink flows at the wake the tensions rise between arch enemies Taviner and Gilmore resulting in a full-blown punch up. [Source: www.thebill.com]
Episode 3: Do Not Pass Go
Despite the discovery of the Saab car used in the murder, progress on the case is slow. The owner is identified as Paul King but when the police break into his flat they find King dead from a gunshot wound. Neighbours remember that a blonde woman was a frequent visitor. Trawling through statements after the TV appeal, DC Danny Glaze notices the name Kathy Milligan. Meanwhile PC Des Taviner is annoyed that CID will not share information on the case with Uniform and decides to do a little detection of his own. He has a hunch that petty thief Derek Smith, who witnessed the murder, knows more than he's letting on. Taviner, PCs Nick Klein and Reg Hollis pump him for information until he reveals that the manager of a local night club, Arty Shanks, was selling a Saab for silly money. Back at Sun Hill Sergeant Craig Gilmore wants to tell CID but Taviner is reluctant and pays Arty a visit. At last there is a breakthrough when, as Glaze researches Milligan on the station computer, Arty names Kin
Episode 4: Juliet
PCs Dave Quinnan and Polly Page are searching for Shauna Russell, a young woman with Down's Syndrome who has been reported missing by her mother, Annie and sister Natalie. They finally find her in an underground car park but are concerned by her dishevelled state. Despite protests from Annie, her daughter is examined by the police Doctor, Sue Marton. Shauna complains of feeling sick and when gently questioned it soon becomes obvious that she is pregnant. A test confirms this and the Doctor tells DI Alex Cullen that Shauna is probably three or four months gone but is unsure how much of her condition she actually understands. It cannot yet be determined whether she was assaulted or the intercourse was consensual. The news of the pregnancy leaves Annie dumbstruck whilst Natalie is disturbed by the thought that her sister may have been raped. In interview Shauna is reticent but mentions John, a fellow member of a club she attends, whom she describes as rude. However, when Cullen meets John
Episode 5: Set In Stone
New PC Cathy Bradford goes in with guns blazing after graves are desecrated, but soon finds herself locking horns with a furious Dave Quinnan. [Source: Radio Times]
Episode 6: Quinnan (1)
At her local gym PC Cathy Bradford is concerned that Marti Hunt is being worked too hard by her father Barry Hunt who is also the owner. As she leaves, Bradford agrees to keep an eye out for a petty thief who has been targeting the gym. Back at the station PC Dave Quinnan mentions to PC Tony Stamp that he is thinking of asking out Liz Terry from the Day Centre. Stamp is sceptical and encourages a wary Polly Page to check Liz's history on the police computer. Page is left with a dilemma when the results reveal that Liz used to be a prostitute. Meanwhile a reluctant PC Jim Carver has joined Bradford's gym. He is immediately suspicious that bodybuilder Jay Cutler could be the thief especially when he later sees Cutler selling steroids in the changing room. However, closer inspection of another gym member Andy Little leads to the case taking an unexpected twist.
Episode 7: Quinnan (2)
Boyden attends the scene of an RTA involving an HGV and discovers fridge/freezers with holes in bottom. Stamp and Quinnan come across a group of men wandering away from the crash, however only one is arrested. Upon his arrival to custody, he asks to speak to Conway, revealing he is an immigration officer from France and he was onboard the crashed truck with a group of immigrants.
Episode 8: Quinnan (3)
Page and Quinnan pose as a married couple running a hotel, while Carver and Hollis, and immigration agent Petrit, pose as their employees. Stamp continues his undercover role as an HGV driver for the firm bringing in the illegals, while Webb, Lennox and McAllister maintain surveillance on the hotel. The hotel is busy preparing for its opening night, and when the temporary staff arrive, Quinnan seizes the opportunity to attract Berisha's attention by ringing the agency and complaining about them. Later, Stamp makes a delivery to the hotel – four refugees who are immediately set to work. He then picks up his boss Kerns and drives him to a lorry park, where he finds twenty scared refugees and a decomposing body.
Episode 9: Quinnan (4)
The operation appears to be in jeopardy again when Petrit declares that he is going in search of his missing sister. Following a lead from a girl at a café, he and Carver visit a pool hall, but have no joy with the doorman. Page meets up with Cullen to give him an update, and tells him that she is convinced that they are being set up for extortion by Berisha. Her suspicions are later confirmed when Berisha presents Quinnan with a bill for excess staff. Initially, he refuses to pay, until Berisha starts to strangle him, watched by a helpless Webb and Lennox. A determined Petrit plans to return as a punter to the pool hall where his sister may be, which is identified as a brothel.
Episode 10: Quinnan (5)
Accompanied by Hollis, Petrit manages to locate his sister Nicola, who has been working as a prostitute for Berisha. Her colleagues at the brothel rumble them when Petrit refuses to leave his sister, forcing Hollis to blow his cover and call in his colleagues to raid the place. As Quinnan and Page try to save the operation, they find their old passion reviving as they settle into their roles as a husband and wife. Stamp is furious to discover CID have a camera in Quinnan and Page's bedroom, but his shock is compounded by seeing them in a passionate clinch. Quinnan receives a life changing offer, and he stuns Page with a massive offer.
Episode 11: Quinnan(6)
Page reels following her proposal from Quinnan, but is left torn by his threats to accept his transfer offer to SO10 if she turns him down. As immigration wrap up the case, Berisha shows up armed and holds Quinnan, Page, Stamp, Carver and Hollis hostage, leaving Conway tasked with negotiating.
Episode 12: Down A Blind Alley
When Bradford's new roommate is badly beaten outside a local hotel, she goes all out to nail the culprit. Meanwhile, Stamp and Page investigate complaints of credit card fraud in the area, with a devastated Page finding herself taking her eye off the ball following her breakup with Quinnan.
Episode 13: Loose Cannon
Webb and Spears pursue a stolen car across the Jasmine Allen Estate and discover guns under the seat. The car is traced to recently released convict, Michael Bowker. When questioned, Bowker claims to have no knowledge of the weapons. Webb photographs Bowker handing over large wads of cash to a blonde woman, whom Meadows recognises as Angie Weller, wife of imprisoned super-grass Jimmy Weller.
Episode 14: Face the Music
Carver and Ackland investigate a series of burglaries, where all of the homeowners have booked holidays with a particular travel agent. Carver is aware of the criminal history of one of the employees, and immediately suspects that he may be responsible. When the robberies are linked to the man's girlfriend, Carver goes undercover at a dog kennel in an attempt to set a trap for the thief, but his lack of knowledge sees his cover blown.
Episode 15: Thin Ice
Stamp and Rickman pursue a stolen Porsche to a lock-up, where they find a number of false plates being applied to stolen high-end vehicles. Stamp and Rickman are suspicious when one of the victims, an accountant, has not reported his car missing. When Rickman spots a duo hanging around outside his office, she recognises them as visitors to the lock-up
Episode 16: Afternoon Rendezvous
Bradford and Taviner investigate when an ice cream van is held to ransom by a gunman who has a penchant for Clint Eastwood quotes. The raid is soon linked to a series of thefts from jewellers and the theft of a suit from a tailors attended by Hollis and Stamp, thanks to a mother bringing her teenage daughter in to put her on the straight and narrow. Taviner discovers that a ring of three students from Canley Tech are responsible for the robberies, but when they are released, they steal the keys to his brand new sports car from the front desk, taking it on a joyride.
Episode 17: A Show Of Generosity
Taviner and Hollis deal with a number of disturbances involving two local youths, but aren't lucky enough to catch either of them. Monroe organises a fund for Conway, and while Chandler makes a very charitable donation, Taviner is forced to write an IOU. With no way of contributing to the pot, Taviner believes he has hit the big time when he catches up with one of the youths and confiscates £200 from him. Managing to rescue his reputation amongst the relief, he is soon left in deep trouble as unbeknownst to him, the money is fake. Stamp and Page find a number of petrol bombs and fireworks near Simpson's bookshop, but it is Azim Khan who finds himself being arrested for stealing petrol. Meanwhile, a devastated Ackland attends Conway's funeral with Carver.
Episode 18: The Bill Season 18 Episode 18
Superintendent Tom Chandler reads out the names of the dead and injured whilst trying to maintain dignity in the face of the public and the press. Sergeants June Ackland, Matt Boyden and Craig Gilmore are left discussing the unenviable task of speaking to the families and loved ones of their fellow officers. The boys make their excuses and a grief stricken June is left with to make the calls on her own. DC Danny Glaze convinces himself that if he'd spoken out against DS Vik Singh's indiscretions in the first place, none of this would have spiraled out of control like it has. He's determined to track down their prime suspect Jeff Simpson and enlists DC Duncan Lennox, saying he's determined to prove him guilty with or without Duncan's help. They search but Simpson knows they can't pin anything on him and arrogantly waits for them on the bonnet of Duncan's car. Meanwhile DC Mickey Webb's grief becomes unbearable. Superintendent Tom Chandler quietly suggests to DCI Jack Meadows that Mickey
Episode 19: The Bill Season 18 Episode 19
As the team hold a respectful minute's silence for those lost in the blaze DS Debbie McAllister is busy 'finding' evidence against a known safecracker, Peter Grace. He smugly waits in reception with his weasely lawyer, knowing full well (like many other suspects in the area) that the one piece of evidence against him has perished in the fire. He underestimates Debbie's resources. Back at the hospital, PCs Cass Rickman and Des Taviner hold a bedside vigil, watchful for signs of life from PC Sam Harker. They are interrupted by Superintendent Tom Chandler asking Des to speak to the press who want a 'hero' to emerge from the explosion. His concern doesn't wash with Des who knows hypocrisy when he sees it. He walks out commenting that 'something has turned his stomach'. But while tragedy has struck at Sun Hill nick, crime hasn't stopped on the streets. Matthew Boyden is hastily appointed Acting Inspector, he immediately rules the roost and Sergeant Craig Gilmore is more than a little miffed
Episode 20: Episode 011
PC Jim Carver is angry at suggestions the blaze was an inside job. He goes to his MIT interview thinking there's nothing to declare, but when they ask precisely what he was 'discussing' with Sergeant June Ackland just prior to the blast, he falters. If only he'd listened to PC Reg Hollis's warnings about guilty 'micro expressions'. The death of his colleagues has affected PC Stamp deeply so when he discovers a young lad has been nicking flowers from the Sun Hill wreaths he concentrates on tracking him down. In doing so, he directly disobeys June's orders to head straight to a mugging victim who's been waiting on the street for an officer. With the memorial service the following day Superintendent Tom Chandler's thoughts are on how the spectacle will reflect on his station. He orders Des to carry the Met flag but Des's priority is certainly not on becoming the station hero to focus on. It's his first day back on the job and he's not ready to be high profile. Chandler reminds him what po
Episode 21: Episode 012
It's the day of the memorial service and Superintendent Chandler is determined to make a good impression and a moving speech. While Des carries the Met Standard down the aisle the real weight is on his mind. He's just been assigned a babysitting task he'd really rather not have and all eyes are on him today. Reg lends a sympathetic ear and proves his friendship. Meanwhile Harry Fullerton, the decorator employed to renovate Sun Hill before the explosion (and top of the Murder Investigation Team's most wanted list), makes an unwelcome appearance. PC Tony Stamp can't believe the cheek of him and starts to cause a scene. Luckily the old guard is on hand with a characteristically level head. New CID member DC Eva Sharpe turns up for her first day on the job. After practically ploughing into DC Mickey Webb's car she's told to take over his case while he attends the service. While Mickey would rather not listen to the superintendent's eulogy he relents and Eva goes to keep an eye on local a d
Episode 22: The Bill Season 18 Episode 22
Emotions run high at Sun Hill. Word is rife the bombing's confessor needs an escort to Barton Street nick and everyone wants a piece of him. Meanwhile DC Mickey Webb's whereabouts is a mystery to DI Alex Cullen, as is a straight answer to what he's working on. DS Debbie McAllister pays a cheeky visit to the superintendent's office but he plays it cool and explains their little liaison at the memorial service was just a one-off affair. He wants to concentrate on the station's reputation, and with the go ahead for a new Community Safety Unit his attention lies on police business. DC Danny Glaze and new recruit DC Eva Sharpe join forces to investigate a series of serious attacks on Eastern European taxi drivers. They have a solid piece of evidence against a suspect but he proves difficult to pin down. While PCs Jim Carver and Cathy Bradford think they can help with a lead but don't see eye to eye over policing ethics. Murder Investigation Team duo, Devlin and Hayes, want a written report
Episode 23: Episode 014
A prostitute, a fat cat ex-pat, his ex-wife, her new husband and some stolen giros add up to a conspiracy theory that DC Eva Sharpe just won't give up on. Sergeant Craig Gilmore certainly doesn't count on Eva's unrelenting digging when it comes to uncovering a master plan involving stolen giro cheques. She may not do things his way and he definitely might not agree but with Eva on the case it's best not to argue. After complaining to PC Jim Carver that she's missed the career boat, Superintendent Chandler puts a smile on Sergeant June Ackland's face by revealing she'll be heading up a new Community Safety Unit. Turning down a drink with PC Jim Carver to focus on her new position means a career might not be the only boat she'll miss. PC Des Taviner enlists PC Reg Hollis's help in paying a visit to Harry Fullerton's apartment. The Murder Investigation Team needs solid evidence before they can make the arrest stick. Des is taken in by a helpful neighbour but makes a nervous departure when
Episode 24: Episode 015
PCs Nick Klein and Cass Rickman spend half the night reporting back at the nick after making an arrest outside a club still flying on ecstasy. They somehow manage to keep it together in front of the relief but the strain begins to show. After catching his colleague doing some off-duty prowling round Harry Fullerton's apartment, DC Danny Glaze questions PC Des Taviner's motives. While the reasons for their obsessive interest in the case are poles apart, proving Harry's innocence is the common goal and they join forces to investigate his private life. Never one to miss an opportunity, especially one she's manipulated, DS Debbie McAllister reminds the superintendent of a promise he made about a course on computer crime. She grabs him for a private word but DI Alex Cullen is suspicious about the creeping round and hushed conversations. A domestic incident handled by the increasingly weary team of Nick and Cass isn't as straightforward as they would have hoped. A woman is encouraged to repo
Episode 25: Episode 016
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
Episode 26: Episode 017
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
Episode 27: The Bill Season 18 Episode 27
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
Episode 28: The Bill Season 18 Episode 19
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
Episode 29: The Bill Season 18 Episode 29
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
Episode 30: The Bill Season 18 Episode 30
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
Episode 31: Episode 022
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]
Episode 32: Episode 023
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
Episode 33: Episode 024
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
Episode 34: The Bill Season 18 Episode 34
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
Episode 35: The Bill Season 18 Episode 35
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]
Episode 36: Episode 027
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
Episode 37: The Bill Season 18 Episode 37
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
Episode 38: Episode 037
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
Episode 39: The Bill Season 18 Episode 39
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]
Episode 40: The Bill Season 18 Episode 40
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
Episode 41: The Bill Season 18 Episode 41 No Loyalty
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]
Episode 42: Episode 033
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]
Episode 43: The Bill Season 18 Episode 43
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]
Episode 44: Episode 035
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
Episode 45: Episode 036
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
Episode 46: The Bill Season 18 Episode 46
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
Episode 47: Episode 038
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
Episode 48: Episode 039
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,
Episode 49: The Bill Season 18 Episode 49
The police receive a distressed call from a local almshouse where strange things have been happening in the night. The warden Joanna isn't sure how to pacify the rather eccentric residents, particularly a rather crotchety old man, Rueben and his distressed elderly friend, Tatsie. Reg and Tony quite happily pass the case over to CSU! PC Nick Klein and DS Phil Hunter are still sailing close to the wind whilst undercover at the club. The owner Mortimer seems to trust them but when Phil brings cocaine into the operation much to Nick's surprise it looks like Phil is still playing his own game. PC's Kerry Young and Luke Ashton turn up late for Sergeant Craig Gilmore's morning briefing - it is obvious they have spent the night together. Craig is furious but his anger belies the real issue and he confronts Luke, but to what reaction? And how much longer can Jim and June keep their relationship under wraps without the rest of the relief knowing. More importantly, how much longer can Jim bear fo
Episode 50: The Bill Season 18 Episode 50
Dodgy DS Phil Hunter has PC Nick Klein over a barrel. Security footage of him snorting coke in a club. Later, Phil takes the undercover operation one step further by planning a drugs raid on the club. He needs two more insiders so Gary and Luke apply for jobs as barmen. Their experience is dubious, but Phil promises... ""Trust me"", he says. Would you? Hell hath no fury like Debbie McAllister scorned. Not only does she discover she's been passed over for the job as Acting D.I, but on Superintendent Tom Chandler's recommendation she gets bumped from the drug raid. Hmmpphh! One of the almshouse residents is now critically ill. When poor old Ivy dies it becomes a case of murder, perhaps the result of geriatric jealousy. And June is given a timely warning not to end up old and alone. At last DCI Jack Meadows and DC Mickey Webb speak to the elusive Anne Merrick about Superintendent Tom Chandler's past - and are left reeling with what she tells them. [Source: www.thebill.com]
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