Episode
The Bill: Feet Of Clay: Part III
Overview
Ian Ellis is rushed to hospital following a suicide attempt in his cell, and things only go worse for Heaton when Banksy discovers Ellis was in custody when the third victim went missing, leading Ellis' family to call for Heaton’s job. He promises Ellis a quick release as he recovers in hospital, but Heaton offers to speed up the process if he gives information on two contractors that could be responsible. One is cleared, but the other is hunted down. After a chase, a woman is found unconscious but alive in his van, and Heaton considers using this to open up the suspect's wife.
Details
- Series
- The Bill
- Season
- Season 25
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2009-01-29
Episode context
Feet Of Clay: Part III is Episode 8 in Series 25 of The Bill. It aired on 2009-01-29.
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Episode 7: Feet Of Clay: Part II
With CID hitting a brick wall in the investigation to the death of Susan Clark, Heaton interviews jailed murderer Ian Ellis. When another missing person is revealed, Heaton arrests him for Clark's murder. When the third body is found, Ellis goes on hunger strike and dismisses his solicitor, leading Heaton to come under fire.
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