Episode
The Bill: Matters Of The Mind
Overview
Sally and Ben investigate a theft at a local social club. Magician Drake Danvers' gambling problems make him a prime suspect. When his girfriend is attacked, Drake admits that he is being blackmailed by somebody.
Details
- Series
- The Bill
- Season
- Season 25
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2009-03-11
Episode context
Matters Of The Mind is Episode 15 in Series 25 of The Bill. It aired on 2009-03-11.
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Episode 14: Bail Me Out
As Carter, Dasari and Banks are trying to catch a drug dealer his accomplice injures a young woman as he tries to escape. The team are determined to find out his identity.
Episode 16: Leap Of Faith: Part I
Some drugs are found at a local boxing club following an attempted suicide. The police have a hard time getting the truth out of anyone at the club. Beth and Terry finally come to some some of understanding. Beth finally receives the letter from Witness Protection she has been waiting for but it would mean leaving Sun Hill for good.
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