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The Bill: Series 24
87 episodes · premiered Jan 2, 2008
The 24th series of The Bill, a British television drama, was the antepenultimate series of the programme. This series was the last to feature the killing of an officer, PC Emma Keane. The death on-screen led to the resignation of the longest serving character, PC Reg Hollis, his controversial exit off-screen after actor Jeff Stewart attempted suicide on set, after being axed by producers following 24 years on the show. Another long-term character, Inspector Gina Gold, left the show after six years as part of the aftermath of the storyline, Gold retiring after becoming increasingly terrified at the thought of losing another officer.
- Episode 1: The Deadly Game Jan 2, 2008 Gayle and Fletcher catch a joy rider in a stolen car and discover the car was used in a hit and run earlier on during the day. DC Stevie Moss investigates the case after it is discovered…
- Episode 2: Shadow Stalker Jan 3, 2008 Armstrong and Stone investigate after a young woman is assaulted in a local park. When they talk to her they find out she has been receiving prank telephone calls for several weeks. Kezia…
- Episode 3: To Catch A Killer: Part I Jan 9, 2008 The team worry that a copycat style child killer is on the loose after an eleven year old boy is snatched.
- Episode 4: To Catch A Killer: Part II Jan 10, 2008 Heaton is forced to hold a press conference as the media interest increases about Linda Johnson's involvement in the abduction case.
- Episode 5: Innocent Blood Jan 16, 2008 Smithy come to the aid of a man who has been attacked with a knife and he gets a description of the man who did it from a young girl he has been helping. The man is beaten up by her…
- Episode 6: Wall Of Silence Jan 17, 2008 Carly dies in hospital after been shot and Smithy feels bad. Maurice Thompson gives the police some information about the shooting but they discover he has been lying. Alisha who was…
- Episode 7: Breaking Point Jan 23, 2008 After a local health centre is broken in to Diane and Nate find Dr Adam Tyler badly beaten inside. CCTV footage shows Brendan Connor a local drug addict taking stuff from the drugs…
- Episode 8: Deadly Secret Jan 24, 2008 The day of Carly Samuels' funeral unfolds in chaos as Tito Morientes is arrested after firing a gun during a brawl at the procession. A dramatic revelation leads to an unlikely suspect…
- Episode 9: Protection Jan 30, 2008 Meadows launches the raid on Dwayne Fox's home, and Nixon coordinates one at Tito Morientes'. Tito is arrested, but Dwayne isn't home. Dwayne's mother Beverley breaks his alibi, but his…
- Episode 10: Hit & Run Jan 31, 2008 Alisha Danniels is left fighting for her life when she is hit by a speeding car after being taken home from the station. A chase ensues, but the car escapes down railway lines before being…
- Episode 11: Truth & Lies Feb 6, 2008 When the trial for Carly Samuels' murder kicks off, Dasari is surprised to find out that the defence barrister is her ex-boyfriend, Sunil Davdra. Key witness Joel Pearce folds after being…
- Episode 12: The Final Act Feb 7, 2008 Stamp and Keane race into action after finding Smithy's IRV on its side following the assault by another vehicle. Back on the estate, a full blown riot breaks out, orchestrated by Raheem…
- Episode 13: Driven To Kill Feb 13, 2008 Callum and Tony find themselves the victims of a prank calls. Will receives a call from two boys saying their father has kidnapped them.
- Episode 14: Payback Feb 14, 2008 Sally and Ben are surprised when they find a young boy behind the wheel of a stolen car belonging to a local villain. A briefcase in the car opens up a whole new mystery.
- Episode 15: Cover Up Feb 21, 2008 Will and Sally help a homeless man who has been hit on the head by a bag of cocaine. Ben discovers that Liam Harvey dumped the drugs and ends up in a fight with his father.
- Episode 16: The Hit Feb 27, 2008 Sally and Will talk to a female drive who claims she hit somebody in her car who then ran off. Their search leads them to Adam who has been shot. Stevie and Max find out that Adam was the…
- Episode 17: Spilt Blood Feb 28, 2008 Callum, Sally and Tony investigate the case of a woman last seen leaving a night club.
- Episode 18: Deadly Cocktail Mar 5, 2008 Green and Valentine find a body on the banks of the Thames. The victim, Michael Drummond, is a disgraced doctor under investigation by the General Medical Council. He appears to be…
- Episode 19: Heat On The Beat Mar 12, 2008 Green and Keane come on shift with hangovers. Their day starts badly when they turn up late to a briefing with the Super, covering uniform for investigations while CID work a fraud case…
- Episode 20: Corrupted Mar 13, 2008 Sally, Callum, Will and Ben find themselves trying to stop a fight at a night club. Andrew is working under cover at the club and Sally finds herself put on the spot.
- Episode 21: Break In Mar 19, 2008 Smithy is called out to help a pensioner who has been mugged. It looks like a neighbour might not be telling as much as she knows.
- Episode 22: Beth Undercover Mar 20, 2008 Beth goes undercover in the hope of busting a drug dealer.
- Episode 23: Closing The Net: Part I Mar 26, 2008 Roger and Emma investigate after a 13 year old girl called Jenny attempts to kill herself. Jenny says that a man named Craig drugged her and then raped her. Phil discovers the man's real…
- Episode 24: Closing The Net: Part II Mar 27, 2008 CID and CEOPs go all out to stop the live feed abuse of an 8-year-old boy. With Det. Supt. Faraday working with Heaton and CID at Sun Hill, Dasari and DI Ashley look through the image of…
- Episode 25: Blood Rush: Part I Apr 2, 2008 Ben and Tony find a distressed young girl whilst looking around a derelict building. The body of another missing girl is also found there. Stuart is stabbed with a syringe when he attempts…
- Episode 26: Blood Rush: Part II Apr 3, 2008 When arrested Danny Peters claims that the syringe contained the HIV virus. Stuart is upset when Jack agrees to say a good word for Peters in court in exchange for helping to bust a major…
- Episode 27: Sins Of The Father: Part I Apr 9, 2008 Smithy and Will find a former east end gangster seriously injured. His illegitimate son and grandson Jacko are involved in drug dealing. Jacko's body is later found in a pool of blood.
- Episode 28: Sins Of The Father: Part II Apr 10, 2008 The list of suspects for Jacko Jackson's murder is long; grandfather Johnnie, who went missing, is found at the grave of his son Ray covered in blood, however he is quickly released after…
- Episode 29: Going Under Apr 16, 2008 Jack goes undercover working as an antiques dealer to try and make an arrest. Jack faces an harrowing time when he is questioned about antiques by the man he hopes to arrest at gun point.
- Episode 30: Overkill Apr 17, 2008 Emma and Sally attend the home of a family who claim there has been a break in. Tony and Sally discover one of the robbers in a bad way. The father of the house Tim is arrested for…
- Episode 31: R.I.P P.I. Apr 23, 2008 Private detective Harry Burroughs is found murdered and the investigation in to his death is launched.
- Episode 32: City Slickers Apr 24, 2008 Sally works undercover at a city trading house after Geraldine Lawson goes missing. On a night out she invites Emma along who forms a bond with one of the suspects involved in Geraldine's…
- Episode 33: Shockwave May 1, 2008 Two explosions happen whilst Emma and Sally are out on patrol. With many casualties Callum takes control of the situation. Emma learns from Jack about another possible bomb and as she…
- Episode 35: Endgame May 15, 2008 Callum is determined to catch the bomber but the team receive a message saying another bomb will be achivated in 3 hours. The bomb is traced to a mother taking her children to school…
- Episode 37: Running Scared May 29, 2008 The team investigate when a young boy called Alfie is badly beaten and his mother's house broken into. They learn that her estranged husband Carl owes money to a loan shark. Jo and Stevie…
- Episode 38: Cowboy Country Jun 4, 2008 Whilst stuck in a traffic jam Max and Terry hear a woman scream out who is dragged out from her car and murdered. The men responsible get away. It soon becomes clear that the incident is…
- Episode 39: We Are Family: Part I Jun 5, 2008 Alan Marlowe is discovered by Beth and Sally badly beaten up. The team uncover some interesting facts when they launch an investigation.
- Episode 40: We Are Family: Part I Jun 11, 2008 The team investigate an apparent suicide who turns out to be Lucy Burton. It is soon discovered that she was murdered though and most of the evidence links the murderer as her boyfriend.
- Episode 41: New Blood Jun 12, 2008 Three new recruits start at Sun Hill. After a hardware store is robbed a cutting devise stolen is used in a bank robbery. When the team discover who is behind the crime they are pretty…
- Episode 42: Landfill Killer Jun 25, 2008 Brown and Ghir find a body in a landfill. Manson leads the investigation into the death. It appears the victim, Adele Jones, had a sordid love history. With a boyfriend, an ex and even her…
- Episode 43: Trigger Happy Jul 2, 2008 A young boy called Emile Grover is found with a loaded gun and brought into the statiopn for questioning . Emile says he was asked to look after it by Andre Tyrell. PC Mel Ryder is teamed…
- Episode 44: Under Cover Jul 3, 2008 Becka Davis is found upset and she later tells Mel she was assaulted in her own home. Jeremy Williams is questioned about the assault and it is discovered that somebody has been pretending…
- Episode 45: Kick Off Jul 9, 2008 A box of fireworks goes of in front of Beth and Will's police car. Jason Patterson is caught having committed the crime. They learn that the boy's step father is at a football game with…
- Episode 46: Spray & Pray Jul 10, 2008 Smithy continues to work undercover and finds himself getting in deeper with Darren Cutler, Kieran Wallace, and Tommy Rose. Darren soon works out that he might have been crossed though.
- Episode 47: Firefight Jul 16, 2008 Smithy continues to work undercover. He meets with Bob Gatting who is the leader of the SE1 gang. Kieran Wallace is beaten up by Gatting's thugs. Stevie poses as Smithy's girlfriend…
- Episode 48: Jack Of Hearts Jul 17, 2008 Jack takes some time of and plays a game of poker with some old friends. When one of his friend's grandson is knocked down out side of his flat Jack believes that he was the intended…
- Episode 49: Body Of Evidence Jul 23, 2008 Webb and Banksy investigate a suspicious house fire, and Webb is surprised when he discovers the homeowner is an old informant of his. The prime suspect is the victim's landlord, who…
- Episode 50: Lifesaver Jul 24, 2008 Sally and Ben attend the scene of a hit and run. The investigation becomes more complex as it continues.
- Episode 51: Teacher's Pet Jul 30, 2008 Teacher Phil Talbot is found unconscious in his home. Sally learns that he had been having problems with a couple of female students that he had suspended for bullying. The team are…
- Episode 52: Seize The Day Jul 31, 2008 Leslie Downey is hurt when a scaffolding pole goes through the window of his car and Nikki and Will show up at the scene. When it is discovered that it it is not an accident Nikki and Will…
- Episode 53: Street Kid Aug 6, 2008 Mel and Nate discover a woman unconscious at the wheel of her car. Rachel and Mickey find themselves investigating a break-in at a jewellers but not everything is as it seems.
- Episode 54: Blind Alley Aug 7, 2008 Paula Merrick is discovered unconscious in an alleyway. After she is taken to the hospital she informs Samantha and Banksy that she had been out last night and had been flirting with a…
- Episode 55: Getting Personal Aug 13, 2008 The body of Vikki Miller in the boot of the car after Millie and Nate chase a joy rider but the driver escapes capture. Suspect Tom Norris is charged with her rape and murder and also the…
- Episode 56: Game Plan: Part I Aug 14, 2008 Max works undercover as a dock yard worker and he keeps both Pete Monks and Tom Harris under surveillance. When he is about to have them arrested for stealing DVD players, Intelligence…
- Episode 57: Game Plan: Part II Aug 20, 2008 As Pete Monks stews in custody, and Tom Harris lies in St. Hugh's, Lacy, Meadows and Carter weigh up their options. Carter suggests alienating Dave from his children. Anthony, who appeared…
- Episode 58: Demolition Girl Aug 21, 2008 Callum and Leon investigate the case of a stolen dog. The team learn that a woman has entered a tower block that is about to be demolished to retrieve her diary.
- Episode 59: Over The Limit Aug 26, 2008 Sally is involved in a serious car crash. Ben attempts to save her career and gives the ambulance men a false name for her. Smithy and Tony become suspicious though when they learn about…
- Episode 60: Before The Fall Aug 28, 2008 Rachel and Roger answer a call and find Gavin Henshaw beaten up when they arrive. Grace and Kezia question Jay Newman and learn that he was at Gavin's house at the time the attack…
- Episode 61: After The Fall Sep 3, 2008 Ediie believes that Jay Newman could of been pushed. Les Cooper is arrested when he is caught trying to change the way he looks. Les has an albi that checks out when he is questioned. The…
- Episode 62: Secret History: Part I Sep 4, 2008 When Millie and Arun are called out to a mugging they are shocked to see the victim is Naomi Woods who is married to DC Jacob Banks. Bobby Henshaw is the prime suspect after the team learn…
- Episode 63: Secret History: Part II Sep 10, 2008 After Bobby Henshaw is beaten up he is taken to the hospital, he claims that Alistair Finch paid for the attack to happen. The team find out that that Bobby's mother Judy was having an…
- Episode 64: Trial & Error: Part I Sep 11, 2008 The trial for Tom Norris starts, with the charges rape and murder, and Banksy's wife, Naomi Woods, is named as defence counsel. Fallon Thomas runs from Brown and Green when they go to pick…
- Episode 65: Trial & Error: Part II Sep 17, 2008 Nixon goes all out to find Tom Norris for the rape after he was bailed. Banksy goes to Naomi for advice, and does some digging. When he returns to CID, a furious Nixon tells him he needs…
- Episode 66: Funny Money Sep 18, 2008 When a shoplifter is caught he is found to have forged banknotes with him and bruises on his body. Charlie tells the team that he stole the forged money from his aunt. The aunt is secretly…
- Episode 67: Appropriate Force Sep 24, 2008 Rachel and Millie find themselves being called to attend an incident at a bank where Sandra Marks has attacked a security guard. After smelling petrol and seeing a burn on her arm they go…
- Episode 68: An Honour To Serve: Part I Sep 25, 2008 Callum and Smithy are called to an incodent wherre somebody has been stabbed. Things take a bad turn for Smithy though
- Episode 69: An Honour To Serve: Part II Oct 2, 2008 Gina is concerned about Smith's safety after a gun shot is heard. Heaton shows up to take control of the case. Callum issues a deadly threat. Gina prepares to leave Sun Hill for the last…
- Episode 70: Hide & Seek Oct 8, 2008 A raid on a drugs den takes place. Leon and Rachel find a young frightened girl hiding there. Her tells them that her father only lets her see the girl if she delivers drugs for him…
- Episode 71: First Strike Oct 9, 2008 Clinton Andrews passes out on the front of Rachel and Leon's patrol car. After trying to help hi they discover that he has been stabbed. Marcus and Danny Stepney become suspects after…
- Episode 72: Hold Me Tight: Part I Oct 15, 2008 When a girl goes missing Roger investigates the case. He becomes suspicious when her father doesn't have a water tight alibi. Grace and Mickey question her school friends to try and…
- Episode 73: Hold Me Tight: Part II Oct 16, 2008 The team work out that one of Bethany Riley's school friends was involved in her murder. After being asked many questions the boy finally reveals what happened.
- Episode 74: The Rookie Oct 22, 2008 Will starts on his first case as a trainee CID. Will finds himself having to go undercover.
- Episode 75: Fools Rush In Oct 23, 2008 Arun and Millie come across a younger couple being attacked by a gang whilst they are out on patrol. Arun is determined to catch the gang members but ends up walking into a trap.
- Episode 76: Loved & Lost Oct 30, 2008 Whilst investigating the disappearance of a school girl Leon Taylor is forced to face up to his past.
- Episode 77: Walk On By Nov 5, 2008 Nate and Mel attend a stabbing on a bus and are shocked by what they see. A passenger called Holly tries to help the victim and Nate learns that she is Terry Perkin's daughter. Terry isn't…
- Episode 78: In Deep Nov 6, 2008 Nate and Tony are shocked when they see a woman being thrown out of a car along with 6 bags of cocaine. The girl tells them she has been purchasing drugs from the owner of a cab firm and…
- Episode 79: Proof Of Life: Part I Nov 12, 2008 Whilst Terry Perkins is working undercover as a taxis driver he is shocked when an armed passenger kidnaps a German girl and gets into the back of his car. When the team at Sun Hill find…
- Episode 80: Proof Of Life: Part II Nov 13, 2008 Terry Perkins travels to Germany still working under cover. Viktor believes that there is a traitor who has been telling the police how to get Charlotte back. Terry remains silent but is…
- Episode 81: One Day But Not Today: Part I Nov 27, 2008 Layla Dwyer is the victim of a hit and run driver and Nate tries to calm her brother, Noel. When the driver of the car is caught and questioned it is revelaed that Noel has been selling…
- Episode 82: Forgotten Child: Part I Dec 10, 2008 Masters is on scene when a pub landlord discovers the body of a prostitute, Kelly Porterfield. Her ex-boyfriend Andy Donnelly is a suspect for Kelly's fatal overdose. His girlfriend, Jen…
- Episode 83: Forgotten Child: Part II Jan 7, 2009 Masters continues her investigation into a people smuggling operation and the murder of Kelly Porterfield. Jake Clegg is the prime suspect in both, and appears to be working with Scotsman…
- Episode 84: Santa's Little Helper Dec 17, 2008 When several houses are burgled, it appears that a criminal family working out of a grotto are getting people to give their address, so they can be burgled whilst shopping. Santa, Peter…
- Episode 85: Too Hot To Handle: Part I Dec 18, 2008 The evidence against Stevie begins to grow. Neil and Jack find themselves with some difficult questions to ask. Stuart even begins to wonder of Stevie has given up on career to follow her…
- Episode 86: Too Hot To Handle: Part II Dec 22, 2008 When Stevie finds out that the drug deal was a set up she goes on the run with Rob. The gang after them seem to know their every move though. Rutherford seems to know more about what is…
- Episode 87: Too Hot To Handle: Part III Dec 23, 2008 Mel's brother and his girlfriend come to stay for the New Year. She thinks that they are going to see the new year in Trafalgar Square as she heads off to work. When the team are called…
- Episode 88: Second Chance Dec 31, 2008 New Year's Eve. Ryder’s first New Year's shift starts late when she has to help her brother Jordan, visiting from Leeds. Attending a stabbing at a nightclub, Jordan is found covered in…
- Episode 90: The Morning After Jan 1, 2009 After having been seen arguing with her boyfriend in an alleyway a young woman is found badly beaten up. When the team look into the case they find her personal life very complex and it…