Episodios

  • The Bill Obbocast: Viv Martella Special (Extended Preview)

    The Bill Obbocast: Viv Martella Special (Extended Preview)
    Jul 26 2025
    Two Podcasters celebrate one of Sun Hill's all-time greats. Rob Cook joins Patrick to discuss the legendary Viv Martella, played by the phenomenal Nula Conwell and why Russell Lewis' The Short Straw is a Top 10 episode. Plus Rob shares some cracking insight into the VHS releases of The Bill over the years. What are YOUR favourite Viv moments? Unlock the full 69-minute Obbocast, along with six more full-length episodes, along with hundreds of reactions, reunion highlights and sample editions of The Evidence Room 1999 for just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com
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    6 m
  • The Bill Podcast 140: Trevor Hermes (Police Advisor) Part 2

    The Bill Podcast 140: Trevor Hermes (Police Advisor) Part 2
    Jul 25 2025
    Enjoy Part 2 of this fascinating chat with the former Met Inspector as we chat more about the role of the Technical Advisor on The Bill, including the unique value he brought to the series, memories of his fellow Advisors Brian Hart and Malcolm Knight and some of the legends of Sun Hill who are no longer with us. Hope you find this an arresting listen! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast
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    34 m
  • The Bill Podcast 139: Trevor Hermes (Police Advisor) Part 1

    The Bill Podcast 139: Trevor Hermes (Police Advisor) Part 1
    Jun 27 2025
    Meet the real deal! The former Met Inspector and longest-serving Police Advisor on The Bill is here! The mighty Trevor Hermes worked on the series for a decade and saw the show transform on multiple occasions. In this first part of a two-part special, I met Trevor at his home where he shared some of his favourite Sun Hill memories with me, as well as the highs and lows of his police career. TW: During this open and very honest chat, Trevor pulls no punches when recalling moments from his police career, including revealing details of some personal traumas, which some of you might find upsetting. I hope you enjoy this chat with a man who was such an important part of the fabric of The Bill for ten years! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast
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    36 m
  • Chris Deakin Top 10! The Bill Obbocast Extended Preview

    Chris Deakin Top 10! The Bill Obbocast Extended Preview
    Jun 13 2025
    The mighty Ben Adams introduces our first two-part Obbocast as our Executive Producer Rebecca Deeprose discusses her favourite Sun Hill copper in glorious detail with Patrick! Between them, this talented pair of sleuths begin to collate their all-time Top 10 Deakin stories, focusing initially on his early episodes from his unique debut in "Unfinished Business" and his famous encounter with David Tennant in "Deadline". What are some of your favourite Chrissy D moments? Enjoy the first five minutes of this latest release and remember you can unlock the full Obbocasts and hundreds of hours of content for just £2.99 on patreon.com/thebillpodcast - We would REALLY appreciate your support. The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com
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    6 m
  • The Bill Podcast 138: Richard Hope (Part 2)

    The Bill Podcast 138: Richard Hope (Part 2)
    May 23 2025
    Rob Cook is BACK! Join special guest Richard Hope for an anecdote-packed finale to this enjoyable chat, featuring a deep dive into Richard's time as schoolmaster Rod Jessop, the man who swept June Ackland off her feet. There's lots of fascinating insight about the business from this marvellous actor, so put your feet up, relax and enjoy! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast
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    37 m
  • The Bill Obbocast 04: Top 10 Half-Hour Funnies (Clip)

    The Bill Obbocast 04: Top 10 Half-Hour Funnies (Clip)
    Apr 27 2025
    For this month's obbo, Patrick is joined by fellow presenter and Reaching a Verdict author Edward Kellett! Between them, this talented pair of TV history detectives select their combined Top 10 comedy episodes from the half-hour era. Will you agree with their choices? Edward's phenomenal Reaching a Verdict: Reviewing The Bill books can be ordered from devonfirebooks.com The upcoming fourth edition can also be pre-ordered now! The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com
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    2 m
  • The Bill Podcast 137: Richard Hope (Part 1)

    The Bill Podcast 137: Richard Hope (Part 1)
    Apr 25 2025
    Rob Cook makes his presenting debut and brings us an MIT special with series regular Richard Hope (DS Barry Purvis) One of this country's most successful character actors discusses his new role in #Giant opposite John Lithgow! At the time of the interview, Giant was about to open at the Royal Court and following a successful run the play has now transferred to the West End for a limited run at the Harold Pinter Theatre - https://www.haroldpintertheatre.co.uk/shows/giant Rob also takes Richard back in time as he shares highlights of his career, from working with Sir Laurence Olivier to Anthony Hopkins, before he shares his memories of #TheBill spin-off #MIT In Part 2, Richard will be sharing his memories of sweeping June Ackland off her feet as headmaster Rod Jessop. If you can't wait until then, unlock both episodes as video podcasts, along with over 250 hours of exclusive content - patreon.com/thebillpodcast The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk and mcr-seo.com
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    34 m
  • Letter from Helvetica - Chapter 14: Unwelcome Guests

    Letter from Helvetica - Chapter 14: Unwelcome Guests
    Apr 1 2025
    14/14 - Letter from Helvetica is a 14-part fiction podcast starring The Bill legends Andrew Mackintosh and Natalie Roles. Taking a humorous look at civilisation through the eyes of Abby, the series follows a talented biologist on a research mission in Vanuatu; and her Uncle John, a retired army colonel living in Cornwall. The pair explore the world from both sides of the globe, discussing everything from culture and cuisine, to nature and naturism, introducing us along the way to a veritable feast of diverse characters. Written by Andrew Mackintosh, produced by Oliver Crocker and brought to you in association with The Bill Podcast sponsors georgefairbrother.com and shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk
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    36 m