The Bill Podcast

SUZI CROFT IS BACK! Absolutely delighted to announce that the mighty Kerry Peers has recorded a three-part interview for The Bill Podcast, which will launch initially on Patreon later this year.

Before then, here is an interview with Kerry about her brand new TV pilot project, which is currently in production and looking for backers on GoFundMe. There are some rare The Bill merchandise perks on offer for supporters who are able to pledge, so if after listening to the interview, which features clips from the read through of Kerry’s comedy pilot, Accidental Guru, you can click the link below to read more about the project - where there is a video version of the upcoming interview and clips - plus info on how you can support.

The interview begins with a clip of Kerry playing her new character, Kelly McKenna, the Accidental Guru…

https://www.gofundme.com/f/accidental-guru-comedy-pilot-fundraiser

On Woodentop's anniversary, we go back to the early days of "The Bill" with wonderful actor Lawrence Lambert, who guest-starred in multiple episodes of "The Bill" and shared his memories of playing safe robber Eddie in Series One's "Death of a Cracksman" for Oliver's book "Witness Statements".

A fantastic interviewee, this expanded chat features Lawrence's memories of being tutored by Barbara Windsor, his breakthrough TV role in "Minder", some of his later roles on "The Bill" and his current work directing and teaching film Students at the Met Film School.

Additional memories from Lawrence about "Death of a Cracksman" can be read exclusively in "Witness Statements", currently on offer https://www.devonfirebooks.com/product/witness-statements-making-the-bill-series-1-3

In this clip from director Nigel Douglas' audio commentary on 1996's "The Right Thing", he recalls how he arrived for his first day on set with a black eye! The full episode commentary, along with 45 more with dozens of cast and crew, is available on patreon.com/thebillpodcast

In this clip from the exclusive Patreon audio commentary, director Stuart Urban explains how he had to recast the main guest star of "The Negotiator" and remake the entire episode... Lots more gold-dust in the full Commentary, available along with 40+ more commentaries to unlock for Chief Super patrons on patreon.com/thebillpodcast

In Part 2 of this Podcast with the mighty Lolita Chakrabarti, we walk the beat down memory lane of her time on The Bill, discussing specific storylines, plus her hopes for the future. Since recording this interview, Lolita has been appointed an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List! Follow the legend on Twitter - @lolitachakra

The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with:

George Fairbrother, author of the Armstrong & Burton series

georgefairbrother.com and Misty Moon Events, organisers of The Bill Reunions mistymoonfilmsociety.com

There's banter galore in this three-part Podcast with Natalie Roles (D.S. Debbie McAllister), presented by her friend and co-star Suzanne Maddock (P.C. Cass Rickman). In this clip, Suzanne reminds Natalie of decorating their dressing room...

#Sergeant Patrons and higher ranks are enjoying this feature-length interview on patreon.com/thebillpodcast right now. Fancy sewing on your stripes and joining the investigation?

JAMILA'S BACK! The mighty Lolita Chakrabarti OBE joins us for a two-part special! In Part 1, we chat about Lolita's fantastic dual career as actress and writer - looking at her recent successes, her latest production "Hymn" and the struggles with Lockdown, analyse her early career and how she joined a certain police station in Sun Hill... even more gold dust to follow in Part 2 in a few weeks time...

The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with:

George Fairbrother, author of the Armstrong & Burton series

georgefairbrother.com

and Misty Moon Events, organisers of The Bill Reunions

mistymoonfilmsociety.com

In Part 2, Rob discusses his final regular episodes and subsequent guest returns, life after "The Bill", working with John Godber and his hopes for the future.

You can read more about the great man's early life and career (plus 39 more cast and crew) in "Witness Statements: Making The Bill (Series 1-3)" On offer from www.devonfirebooks.com

The Bill Podcast is brought to you in association with:

George Fairbrother, author of the Armstrong & Burton series

georgefairbrother.com

and Misty Moon Events, organisers of The Bill Reunions

mistymoonfilmsociety.com

Mike Burnside played semi-regular D.A.C. Trevor Hicks on "The Bill" for ten years! In this clip from his Audio Commentary for Series 9's "Compliments of the Service", he recalls what appealed to him about playing Hicks. Mike has recorded two Audio Commentaries for the Podcast's Patreon channel. Join the ranks now and unlock over 40 Cast & Crew Commentaries -https://www.patreon.com/thebillpodcast

SURPRISE! Special Guest Presenter Suzanne Maddock (PC Cass Rickman) takes her friend and fellow legend Natalie Roles (DS Debbie McAllister) for a trip down memory lane, in Part 1 of a feature-length Podcast, launched now on Patreon!

In the first 30 minute chat of the trilogy, 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...

In this clip, they discuss social media and how it would have impacted them if it had been around when they were making "The Bill".

#Sergeant patrons of The Bill Podcast Patreon channel can enjoy Part 1 NOW. If you fancy a bank holiday weekend treat - sew on your stripes and unlock over 30 hours of #TheBill reactions, interviews and commentaries -https://www.patreon.com/posts/51245755