The Bill Podcast - Series 1

Jon Iles shares his memories of playing D.C. Mike Dashwood in "The Bill" (1984-92/96) and talks about his life before and after Sun Hill, including a memorable encounter with Dick Emery, being in line for a very famous film character and we celebrate his prolific voiceover career. Jon's nominated charity is the Kit Wilson Trust and you can find out how to make a donation via their website http://www.kitwilsontrust.org.uk/howtohelp.html

The Bill Podcast

The Bill Podcast 01 - Jon Iles (DC Mike Dashwood)

Ben Peyton shares his memories of playing PC Ben Hayward in "The Bill" (2000-02)and how the series changed his life in more ways than one. Ben also talks about his related appearances on "Celebrity Family Fortunes", "SM:TV Live" - and the highlight of his career - a cameo in "Friends" spoof "Chums"! Ben's nominated charity is Meningitis Now https://www.meningitisnow.org/

The Bill Podcast 02 - Ben Peyton (PC Ben Hayward)

Award-winning actor and author Chris Humphreys shares plenty of memories about playing PC Richard Turnham in two series of "The Bill" (1989-90), as well as growing up in Hollywood as part of an acting family, achieving a 'first' for any "The Bill" actor after leaving the series, how he was an immortal in "Highlander" and discusses his fantastic writing career.

Follow Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/HumphreysCC
Visit his website and buy his novels - https://cchumphreys.com/

Chris' nominated charity is Greenpeace - http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/

The Bill Podcast 03 - Chris Humphreys (PC Richard Turnham)

A rare interview with one of The Bill's longest-serving cast members, Andrew Mackintosh played D.S. Alastair Greig for 10 years and shares some fantastic behind the scenes memories. Also featuring samples of his original songs with brother-in-law Joe Dooley, you can hear more samples of Bloody Good Music and buy their first album on http://bloodygoodmusic.co.uk/  

Andrew's nominated charity is WhizzKidz - http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/

The Bill Podcast 04 - Andrew Mackintosh (DS Alastair Greig)

Showbiz legend Larry Dann shares memories of a career spanning eight decades in film, television and stage, including his work on the "Carry On" movies, several "Sooty" guest roles and his recent role in the kids TV series "Twirlywoos". Anecdotes for "The Bill" are aplenty, plus a special tribute to the late great Roger Leach (Sgt. Tom Penny). So sit back, relax and don't forget your cell keys!

Larry has since written his autobiography "Oh, What A Lovely Memoir", available from devonfirebooks.com

The Bill Podcast 05 - Larry Dann (Sgt. Alec Peters)

Suzanne Maddock discusses playing PC Cass Rickman, one of the most popular uniform characters of all time. Suzanne also recalls her early film career working with legendary filmmaker Alan Bleasdale, being a regular in "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" and the love of her Jeremy Beagle! Her nominated charity is Beagle Welfare - http://www.beaglewelfare.org.uk/

The Bill Podcast 06 - Suzanne Maddock (PC Cass Rickman)

Part 1 of a feature-length interview with "The Bill" legend and TV icon Trudie Goodwin (WPC/Sgt June Ackland 1983-2007) who shares memories of her early life, training as a teacher prior to acting, meeting her husband (actor Kit Jackson), rep theatre, breaking into TV and landing a part in a TV pilot called Woodentop that would change her life... Much more to follow in part 2!

Trudie's nominated charity, which she will tell you all about in Part 2, is CBM -https://www.cbmuk.org.uk/

The Bill Podcast 07 - Trudie Goodwin (WPC June Ackland) Part 1

Part Two of an interview with a national treasure and television icon! Trudie Goodwin shares her memories of the Sergeant Ackland years, car chases, handbags, pregnancy, colleagues no longer with us, the Gabriel Kent saga, moving on from "The Bill", joining "Emmerdale" and her very musical family!

Trudie's nominated charity is https://www.cbmuk.org.uk/

The Bill Podcast 08 - Trudie Goodwin (Sgt. June Ackland) Part 2

Original series regular Ashley Gunstock (PC Robin Frank 1984-89) takes us back to the first five series of "The Bill", with memories of being the first Sun Hill copper to get shot, comedy magic with a leg of lamb, on starring in several other series at the same time and making the decision to move on. All that plus Bill Murray, Suggs, John Thaw, the stage and a copper in the family! 

Ashley's nominated charity is https://www.crisis.org.uk/

The Bill Podcast 09 - Ashley Gunstock (PC Robin Frank)

Giggles galore as Barbara Thorn (Inspector Christine Frazer) shares her memories of joining "The Bill" in the first ever half hour episodes. To celebrate, "The Bill Podcast" also goes half hour for a special two-parter with Barbara, who also shares her experiences of being an executive coach, her school days and early theatre days.

Barbara's nominated charity is https://www.demelza.org.uk/

The Bill Podcast 10 - Barbara Thorn (Insp. Christine Frazer) Part 1

Part 2 of Barbara Thorn's Podcast reveals some fantastic behind the scenes anecdotes from her three series of "The Bill", including an hilarious adventure with Jon Iles (D.C. Mike Dashwood), her little slice of "The Bill" history, being written out of the series. She also talks "EastEnders", "Judge John Deed", Lynda La Plante and hopes for the future.

The Bill Podcast 11 - Barbara Thorn (Insp. Christine Frazer) Part 2

Mark Powley gives a rare interview to share his memories of playing PC Ken Melvin in "The Bill" and talks about his career in general, including being a regular in the reboot of "Birds of a Feather", making eighties horror movie "Bloody New Year" - plus a unique big screen experience opposite Tom Hardy in "Bronson" (WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE!) Mark also talks about working with his daughter, actress Bel Powley.

Mark's nominated charity is The Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us

The Bill Podcast 12 - Mark Powley (PC Ken Melvin)

Nick Reding (PC Pete Ramsey) had a hero's exit from "The Bill" and for the last 20 years has been a real-life hero to millions thanks to his incredible charity work with S.A.F.E. Kenya. Nick talks us through the work he and his team are doing to tackle the ongoing challenges of HIV and FGM - and takes us back to the streets of Sun Hill 1988! Find out more about Safe at http://safekenya.org/

The Bill Podcast 13 - Nick Reding (PC Pete Ramsey)

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! A surprise for Christmas Day - Part 1 of a 3-part interview with the legendary Graham Cole (PC Tony Stamp 1984-2009) This interview covers lots of topics, including Graham's current Pantomime playing Fleshcreep in Jack and the Beanstalk at Wolverhampton, still being recognised, his ongoing work with the Met, Noel's House Party, filming The Bill car chases, repertory theatre and much more.

The Bill Podcast 14 - Graham Cole OBE (PC Tony Stamp) Part 1

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