The Bill stars Mark Wingett as DC Jim Carver, Simon Rouse as DCI Jack Meadows, and Trudie Goodwin as Sgt. June Ackland in this long-running ITV police drama.
Main cast
- DC / PC Jim CarverMark Wingett1–26Main
- Sgt. June AcklandTrudie Goodwin1–25Main
- DCI Jack MeadowsSimon Rouse8–26Main
- PC Tony StampGraham Cole5–26Main
- PC Reg HollisJeff Stewart1–24Main
- PC Tosh LinesKevin Lloyd3–13Main
- Sgt. Bob CryerEric Richard1–17Main
- DS Don BeechBilly Murray10–14Main
- PC Dave LittenJohn Salthouse1–6Main
Supporting cast
- DC Suzi CroftCarolyn Pickles9–19Supp
- DC Mickey WebbKevin Moore3–14Supp
- PC Cathy MarshallLynne Miller6–14Supp
- PC Polly PageLisa Geoghan13–26Supp
- DS Phil HunterScott Maslen15–24Supp
- DC Terry PerkinsBruce Byron15–26Supp
Guest & voice
- Jamie Ross (various roles)Sean Bean1 episode (1984)Guest
- Melanie HintonKate Winslet1 episode (1992)Guest
- Derek SladePhil Davis1 episode (1985)Guest
- DC John BoultonRussell Boulter2 episodes (1992)Guest
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About this cast
The Bill is a British television police procedural series that aired on ITV from 1984 to 2010, following the officers of Sun Hill police station in London. It initially focused on uniformed patrol officers before shifting to include CID detectives in later years. The show is remembered for its gritty realism and large ensemble cast.
FAQs
Who plays DC Jim Carver in The Bill?
DC Jim Carver is played by Mark Wingett. He was in the series from the first episode in 1984 until the final series in 2010.
Who plays DCI Jack Meadows in The Bill?
DCI Jack Meadows is played by Simon Rouse. He joined the series in 1991 and remained until the end of the series in 2010.
Who plays Sgt. June Ackland in The Bill?
Sgt. June Ackland is played by Trudie Goodwin. She was a regular from 1984 until 2008.
How many seasons of The Bill are there?
The Bill ran for 26 series (seasons) from 1984 to 2010, totalling over 2,400 episodes.
Did Kate Winslet appear in The Bill?
Yes, Kate Winslet appeared in a 1992 episode titled ‘The Better Part of Valour’ as a character named Melanie Hinton.
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