The Bill Podcast

Chris Humphreys (P.C. Richard Turnham) talks about the challenges of line-learning and "disposable memory" in this clip from the "Workers in Uniform" commentary he recorded with writer J.C. Wilsher. The pair also recorded a commentary together for Series 6's "Citadel". J.C. Wilsher also recorded a commentary for Series 6's "C.A.D." while Humphreys was reunited with Andrew Mackintosh (D.S. Alastair Greig) and writer Christopher Russell for Series 5's "Traffic". These commentaries and 50 more are available for Inspector and Chief Super patrons on patreon.com/thebillpodcast with select sample episodes available for Sergeant patrons.

Welcome back to The Bill Podcast and to the second part of this special trilogy with former Met police officer - and real life legend - Kevin Holland. The gold dust continues as we discuss Kevin’s work on the Aylesbury estate - and how The Bill as a series helped with that work. Sit back, relax and enjoy…

Follow the great man on Twitter @thesolarshed and you can find his book A Pig in Sh!t on Amazon - www.amazon.co.uk/Pig-Sh-Europes-p…n/dp/150614697X/

Kevin is also a supporter of the Justice for Yvonne Fletcher campaign - www.crowdjustice.com/case/wpc-fletcher/

ROD SKASE IS BACK! Oliver is thrilled to announce that the magnificent Iain Fletcher has recorded a multi-part Podcast, a brilliant insightful chat featuring loads of gold-dust about Iain's time on "The Bill".

Even more excitingly, before then you can see the great man in action on stage in Hugh Salmon's brand new play "Into Battle" at the Greenwich Theatre.

In this extended promo, Iain discusses the play and how the production came about and how it is an important one for him personally as he decides whether or not to continue being an actor. I think anyone who sees his performance would urge him to continue and Oliver, who was lucky to see the play, gives the great man some well-deserved praise for his performance.

Book your tickets at https://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk before 31 October or book to stream the show from 01 November on demand at https://www.stream.theatre/season/203

On Saturday October 23rd, The Bill Podcast's Oliver Crocker was interviewed by the delightful Georgy Jamieson on BBC Suffolk, about his new book "All Memories Great & Small", celebrating the classic BBC series - out now from devonfirebooks.com

Here's the chat if you are interested, also appearing here within the full show at 3:12:30 on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09xvj43

You can order signed copies of the book here -https://www.devonfirebooks.com/product/allmemories-expanded

DEBBIE'S BACK! AND SO IS CASS! Join two legends as Special Guest Presenter Suzanne Maddock takes her friend Natalie Roles for a trip down memory lane, in Part 1 of a feature-length Podcast. These two talented ladies reflect on life in lockdown, motherhood and fitness, whilst Natalie discusses her early dance and stage career. Then hilarity ensues as they step back onto the flight deck and into Rene Zagger's dressing room... Plenty more gold-dust to come in Parts 2 and 3 - if you can't wait until next month, you can hear both Parts 2 and 3 NOW on patreon.com/thebillpodcast PLUS a two-part Podcast with Ged Simmons (D.I. Alex Cullen) and Part 1 with Kerry Peers (WDC Suzi Croft - releasing 26th Oct) and lots more to enjoy!

Highlights from The Bill Reunion 7 are live NOW for all supporters of The Bill Podcast Patreon channel, courtesy of our friends and sponsors Misty Moon Events

Patrons can enjoy 30 minutes of video highlights from a very entertaining evening, featuring Lisa Geoghan (WPC Polly Page), Louise Harrison (WPC Donna Harris), Andrew Mackintosh (DS Alastair Greig) and Vic Gallucci the longest serving CID extra (DC Tom Baker).

There’s also two more 30 minute Highlight Podcasts from the previous two Misty Moon The Bill Reunions - you can enjoy Graham Cole (PC Tony Stamp), Ashley Gunstock (PC Robin Frank), Robert Hudson (PC Yorkie Smith) and Andrea Mason (WPC Debbie Keane) joining forces for The Bill Reunion 6 highlights

PLUS there’s highlights from The Bill Reunion 5 where Andrew Mackintosh was joined this time by Suzanne Maddock (PC Cass Rickman), Natalie Roles (DS Debbie McAllister), Jon Iles (DC Mike Dashwood) and special surprise guest on the night Barbara Thorn (Inspector Christine Frazer)

So there’s 90 minutes of cast reunion banter, courtesy of our friends at Misty Moon Events, available on Patreon for all supporters - so you can join as a Rookie for £2.49 and gain instant access to highlights from all three of those Reunions - PLUS Parts 2 and 3 of the Bill Podcast with Sally Rogers (DS Jo Masters) and Chris Simmons (DC Mickey Webb) - PLUS there’s reaction and analysis videos from me for dozens of episodes between 1988 and 2010 and clips from all 50 The Bill cast and crew exclusive commentaries on Patreon.

I’m also extremely grateful to our sponsors, George Fairbrother the author of the highly acclaimed Armstrong & Burton series of books and host of the DEC4 podcast - where there’s a two part interview with me if you’re interested in hearing some behind the scenes tales of The Bill Podcast and Witness Statements - check out georgefairbrother.com for more details

PLUS a huge thank you to Stuart and Jen Morriss of Misty Moon Events - there will be more Bill Reunions for us all to look forward to, in the meantime they’ve got a jam-packed diary of events now that we’re all slowly and safely getting back out there and enjoying events again - here’s what’s coming up from our friends at Misty Moon Events:

UPCOMING MISTY MOON EVENTS

At the Phoenix Arts Club, London

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An Audience with Robin Askwith

Tuesday 12th October

An Audience with Valerie Leon

Saturday 16th October

An Audience with Adrienne King

Tuesday 19th October

Misty Moon International Film Festival

with Louise Harrison, Suzanne Maddock and Ben Peyton

Sunday 24th October

The Vincent Price Cook Book launch

Monday 25th October

An Audience with Paul Elliott

Tuesday 26th October

The Life and Times of Frankie Abbott - Recording

with Suzanne Maddock, Graham Cole and Larry Dann

Saturday 13th November

13 FanBoy with Deborah Voorhees

Tuesday 23rd November

At Oakley Court, Windsor

oakleycourt.co.uk

Film Memorabilia Event

with Linda Hayden, Judi Matheson, Madeline Smith and Linzi Drew

Sunday 31st October

And at The Genesis Cinema, London:

genesiscinema.co.uk

Darkfest 4

Saturday 27th November

This special guest is the real deal: a former Met police officer who liaised with the makers of The Bill as they filmed on his beat. His own story is absolutely fascinating so this is Part 1 of a three-part special. I am pleased to introduce you to Mr Kevin Holland - enjoy!

You can follow the great man on Twitter @thesolarshed and you can find his book A Pig in Sh!t on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pig-Sh-Europes-populated-Policeman/dp/150614697X/

Kevin is also a supporter of the Justice for Yvonne Fletcher campaign - https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/wpc-fletcher/

EDIT: Oliver is terribly sad to learn that John has passed away. He was a delightful man to chat to, very generous with his time and tremendously supportive. RIP John Challis (1942-2021).

John Challis was one of the finest and most beloved actors this country has ever produced. Back in 1988, we were lucky to have his talents at the centre of the action of "Runaround", where bus driver Ian Gore goes berserk with a sledgehammer. In this Podcast, John shared his memories of working on "The Bill" whilst we also discuss police programmes in general, talk about his own books and new documentary "Boycie in Belgrade".

Chris Simmons recalls Mickey Webb's rape storyline in this clip from Part 2 of The Bill Podcast with Chris and Sally Rogers (DS Jo Masters). Parts 2 & 3 are available to ALL supporters of patreon.com/thebillpodcast - along with over 30 hours of content, including Misty Moon The Bill Reunion Highlights, Reaction & Analysis videos and much more. Join the investigation from £2.49

In the final Part of Natalie's Podcast, she recalls climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with three Sun Hill colleagues, including her friend and our Special Guest Presenter, Suzanne Maddock! Listen to the entire trilogy of Podcasts months before their main release as a Sergeant patron on patreon.com/thebillpodcast and unlock over 40 hours of content!