The Bill

I think the live episode has got off to a fantastic start - no real mistakes yet, and real drama!

One question, is this episoe actually live, or was it recorded as live, as the camera shots appear to be perfect?

Have to admit I don't have a clue whats going on because I don't follow the plot, but the logistics of doing this live must be a nightmare. Very well done so far, I think.

This is amazing! How can they do a drama this well LIVE? What a team effort - the cast is huge!

I think they're doing excellebnt for a live programme.

The only little mistake I've noticed is that when the intruder shot the WPC, they cut it slightly early as you could see that she was perfectly OK when the gun was shot. They cut to the outside shot about a second too late.

Good so far.

In the "capture room" the intruder asked the officer if the clock was right. The camera then showed the clock and it was 8.20. So I'm presuming it is live (to answer the question above). Either that or the've gone to extreme lengths make it an "as live" recording.

No, it's live. They did the same thing on the last live show, when somebody "died" at the same time of transmission.

The actors are doing very well. The only difference is there is obviously no editing - so the scene cuts are noticeable. But apart from that - well done!

Another "time plug" so it definately is live then. The intruder asked what time it was, and the officer replied "it's 25 to 9".

Oops! Loss of sound for a secnd then.

Are you not reading replies to your original enquiry?

We know it's live. You were the only one who doubted it.

Actually, I did pose the question as to whether it was live or 'as live' - bt obviously the time references have proved the fact.

So we take it the stunt car was meant to topple right over then