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JA
jay Founding member
When is the Bill moving to its new timeslot and once a week slot?? I hope they don't cut the number of shows, especially after the success of the show at recent awards ceremonies.


I think it's in July - it will also broadcast in HD.
NE
newsatten
when watching the preview for next week - when it's moving to hd , it looks like it is going back to the filmic effect! Not sure though , what do you think?

http://www.thebill.com/
RM
Roger Mellie
Supt John Heaton Daniel Flynn Leaves 23 July 2009
DCI Jack Meadows Simon Rouse Promoted to Superintendent July 2009
Sgt Dale Smith Alex Walkinshaw Promoted to Inspector July 2009



Looks like Bill fans are looking forward to an eventful summer in Sun Hill!

Note:contains spoiler


Also DS Turner is going. Actor Doug Rao has confirmed this on his websites/profiles-- he's making a movie called Jubilee at present.
MW
Mike W
Supt John Heaton Daniel Flynn Leaves 23 July 2009
DCI Jack Meadows Simon Rouse Promoted to Superintendent July 2009
Sgt Dale Smith Alex Walkinshaw Promoted to Inspector July 2009



Looks like Bill fans are looking forward to an eventful summer in Sun Hill!

Note:contains spoiler

I like that, Esp. the last one.
LJ
Live at five with Jeremy
I like it but I think the tradition of short running superintendents will continue which will mean the end is near for him. The last one is also merited.
BP
bpmikey
In a recent interview on GMTV, the actress who plays Stevie revealed that she has seen the episodes that will be shown after the time slot change and she says they are really glossy and awesome.
If you're interested, here it is... http://www.gm.tv/videos/star-guests/35247-lucy-speed.html
IM
IM
In a recent interview on GMTV, the actress who plays Stevie revealed that she has seen the episodes that will be shown after the time slot change and she says they are really glossy and awesome.
If you're interested, here it is... http://www.gm.tv/videos/star-guests/35247-lucy-speed.html


For goodness sake, if it is going into High Definition then what is the point of blurring the picture and overly increasing the contrast? I can not watch Holby City because of this. I have watched The Bill all my life and I cannot believe this is going to happen, well see if I care, just let them know they have lost a very loyal fan who will not return to watching it (or watch repeats).

PS: If you cannot think of any storylines then think of something better other than setting Sun Hill Police Station on fire.
PT
Put The Telly On
I wonder if they'll change the titles and theme again in attempt of yet another revamp?
MW
Mike W
I wonder if they'll change the titles and theme again in attempt of yet another revamp?


Get Bernard Allum back to re do the 1998 Titles.
PT
Put The Telly On
The Bill has had many great episodes in the past but the storylines that stand out for me of all time have to be..

- June Ackland's house fire (1993)
- Beech on the Run (1997)
- Jim Carver's battle with alcohol (2000)
- The bust up between Meadows and Chandler (2003)
- The live episodes (2003 / 5)

All of these (with the exception of Meadows and Chandler) I think were shown at 9pm.. so perhaps The Bill may bring out some dramatic stuff again but not if they go over the same ideas i.e. Sun Hill blowing up.. Rolling Eyes
LJ
Live at five with Jeremy
The Bill has had many great episodes in the past but the storylines that stand out for me of all time have to be..

- June Ackland's house fire (1993)
- Beech on the Run (1997)
- Jim Carver's battle with alcohol (2000)
- The bust up between Meadows and Chandler (2003)
- The live episodes (2003 / 5)

All of these (with the exception of Meadows and Chandler) I think were shown at 9pm.. so perhaps The Bill may bring out some dramatic stuff again but not if they go over the same ideas i.e. Sun Hill blowing up.. Rolling Eyes


I personally liked when they set the building on fire. I prefer when one of the actors is killed of then just leaving which is more common in recent times. It makes it more exciting
RM
Roger Mellie
The Bill has had many great episodes in the past but the storylines that stand out for me of all time have to be..

- June Ackland's house fire (1993)
- Beech on the Run (1997)
- Jim Carver's battle with alcohol (2000)
- The bust up between Meadows and Chandler (2003)
- The live episodes (2003 / 5)

All of these (with the exception of Meadows and Chandler) I think were shown at 9pm.. so perhaps The Bill may bring out some dramatic stuff again but not if they go over the same ideas i.e. Sun Hill blowing up.. Rolling Eyes


I personally liked when they set the building on fire. I prefer when one of the actors is killed of then just leaving which is more common in recent times. It makes it more exciting


I do agree that's more dramatic: However I suppose just having them leave gives them scope to return (as happened with Smithy) and also reflects how people get (sideways) promotions in police force. I think it would get a bit a morbid if they died half the time Wink

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