The Bill
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
26 Seasons • 2373 Episodes
25–45 min per episode
1984 – 2010
Premiered: Tue, Oct 16, 1984
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 26, Episode 32: “Farewell To The Bill”
This special epsiode takes a look back at the series now that the final episode has aired.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Series 1
11 Episodes →
Series 2
12 Episodes →
Series 3
12 Episodes →
Series 4
48 Episodes →
Series 5
104 Episodes →
Series 6
104 Episodes →
Series 7
105 Episodes →
Series 8
105 Episodes →
Series 9
155 Episodes →
Series 10
156 Episodes →
Series 11
149 Episodes →
Series 12
156 Episodes →
Series 13
152 Episodes →
Season 14
121 Episodes →
Season 15
87 Episodes →
Season 16
86 Episodes →
Season 17
86 Episodes →
Season 18
84 Episodes →
Season 19
105 Episodes →
Season 20
84 Episodes →
Season 21
89 Episodes →
Season 22
91 Episodes →
Series 23
87 Episodes →
Series 24
87 Episodes →
Series 25
65 Episodes →
Series 26
32 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
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Sarah Manners
Kirsty Knight
Andrew Lancel
Neil Manson
Alex Walkinshaw
Dale Smith
Amita Dhiri
Grace Dasari
Ben Richards
Nate Roberts
Bruce Byron
Terry Perkins
Chris Simmons
Mickey Webb
Christopher Fox
Max Carter
Dominic Power
Leon Taylor
Gary Lucy
Will Fletcher
Jason Barnett
Eddie Olosunje
John Bowler
Roger Valentine
Lucy Speed
Stevie Moss
Micah Balfour
Benjamin Gayle
Patrick Robinson
Jacob Banks
Rhea Bailey
Mel Ryder
Sally Rogers
Jo Masters
Sam Callis
Callum Stone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Morgan, Andy Pask
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bill.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bill
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is The Bill about?
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.
How many seasons does The Bill have?
The Bill comprises 26 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Bill?
Key cast members in The Bill include Sarah Manners, Andrew Lancel, Alex Walkinshaw, Amita Dhiri, Ben Richards.
Who created or directed The Bill?
The Bill was developed and directed by Not specified.