Bateboy
The best police drama on television. No other show captures what it must be like for the officers out of the streets. A lot of cop shows are about plain clothes cops. It should never have ended. I still miss it.
Reviewed on March 15, 2026
The Bill(1984)
6.826 seasons2372 episodesCanceled
CrimeDrama
The Bill Synopsis
The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.
The Bill (1984) is a crime and drama series that premiered on October 16, 1984, spanning 26 seasons and 2372 episodes. It stars Simon Rouse, Sarah Manners, Andrew Lancel and Alex Walkinshaw. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1984-10-16
- Last aired:
- 2010-08-31
The Bill Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Rouse
as Jack Meadows
Sarah Manners
as Kirsty Knight
Andrew Lancel
as Neil Manson
Alex Walkinshaw
as Dale Smith
Amita Dhiri
as Grace Dasari
Ben Richards
as Nate Roberts
Bruce Byron
as Terry Perkins
- Chris Simmons
Chris Simmons
as Mickey Webb
- Christopher Fox
Christopher Fox
as Max Carter
- Dominic Power
Dominic Power
as Leon Taylor
- Gary Lucy
Gary Lucy
as Will Fletcher
Jason Barnett
as Eddie Olosunje
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The Bill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Bill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Bill?
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Episodes of The Bill (1984) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of The Bill are there?
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The Bill has 26 seasons and 2372 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 16, 1984.
Is The Bill still running?
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No. The Bill is marked as canceled, with the final episode airing on August 31, 2010.
Who is in the cast of The Bill?
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The Bill (1984) stars Simon Rouse, Sarah Manners, Andrew Lancel, Alex Walkinshaw and Amita Dhiri. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Bill any good?
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The Bill (1984) is rated 6.8 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.