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"There are police memoirs... then there is Twentieth Century Cop by Barry Appleton. A fascinating and highly original memoir that combines true crime, social history, and television storytelling into one unforgettable read" π Television Heaven televisionheaven.co.uk/articβ¦
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Jun 11
#OnThisDay 11 June 1994
UK Gold takes us back to where it all began for #TheBill, with the 1983 feature length pilot Woodentop.
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The legends at @penswordbooks have shared my interview for BBC Cambridgeshire, where I discuss ghostwriting Barry Appleton's true crime memoir Twentieth Century Cop π«ππ¨ Grateful for shares π @TheBillaton @PSHistory youtube.com/watch?v=3Uy5zn8bβ¦
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Jun 8
#thebill not my photos but filming for the bill in the eighties yorkie smith and carver isle of dogs
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#thebill not my photos but filming for The Bill in the Eighties Brownlow and Carver in the isle of dogs
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ποΈ Huge thanks to Sue Dougan @BBCCambs for having me in the studio today to discuss Barry Appleton's #truecrime memoir #TwentiethCenturyCop Out now in hardback from @penswordbooks pen-and-sword.co.uk/Twentietβ¦ π Always lovely to chat about #thebill ππΊπ¨ #tvhistorian #ghostwriter
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Jun 8
Lucy Speed (DS Stevie Moss) as Gina Poole in the Grace episode 'Capture You Dead' (2026).
#TheBill #OffTheBill #Grace
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Jun 5
Rest in peace, Anthony Head.
His sole contribution to The Bill universe was as Stewart Masters in second episode of the second series of Murder Investigation Team in 2005.
Pictured here with Michael Mckell (@MckellMichael).
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Jun 2
TVπΊ2/6/90 ITV
4.50:News 5.5:The A-Team 6.0:Cannon and Ball's Casino 6.45:Wayne Dobson 7.15:The Two of Us 7.45:Murder, She Wrote 8.40:News 9.0:Taggart - The Movie 10.30:Championship Boxing
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May 31
John Bowler alert!
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#OnThisDay 31 May 1995
The first episode of 24-part drama CASTLES, following three generations of a large London family, was broadcast on BBC1. Despite the writing talent of #Corrie's Peter Whalley and Sally Wainwright, it was moved from 8:30 to 7:00 half-way through its run.
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May 30
#OnThisDay 30 May 1982
Hurry yourself along to Lowther Wildlife Adventure Park. Meet Tucker Jenkins, star of #GrangeHill, at the opening of our new Rio-Grande Railway! Make it part of your plans for a memorable day out in the beautiful Lake District.
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May 28
Oh wow! Those of you who are attending #thebill Reunion 16 are in for a huge treat!
May 28
I am proud to announce that John Bowler aka PC Roger Valentine is going to be a guest at Misty Moonβs The Bill Reunion 16 @CinemaMuseum on 13/06, John will be joined on stage by Tania Emery & @GrahamcoleAct @Classicbritcom @TheBillaton
3 tickets remaining ticketlab.app/event/35605
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May 30
Gary Whelan (D.I. Harry Haines) as D.S. Terry Amson in Prime Suspect (1991).
#TheBill #OffTheBill #PrimeSuspect #HelenMirren
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Mark Spalding (Ch. Insp. Paul Stritch) as D.C. Oakhill in Prime Suspect (1991).
Mark talks about his time with Tennison in his two part interview on #TheBillPodcast, available on all good podcasting platforms.
#TheBill #OffTheBill
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π¨ Barry Appleton's #truecrime memoir Twentieth Century Cop is in stock one month before it hits retailers exclusively from @penswordbooks Own it now & Save 25% pen-and-sword.co.uk/Twentietβ¦ Please tell your snouts about the Flying Squad cop who took on #TheKrays and wrote #TheBill πΊ
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May 24
Your #OffTheBill poster has been let loose in #TheEvidenceRoom on #TheBillPodcast! Check out a brief teaser below! #TheBill
May 24
I'm back on #TheBillPodcast this weekend - and I've been given the keys to The Evidence Room!
Now on Patreon, watch as I sift through original paperwork from 25 years ago! #TheBill
patreon.com/posts/157090849?β¦
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May 13
RenΓ© Zagger (PC Nick Klein) as Rob Mills in the Wycliffe episode 'Four and Twenty Black Birds' (1995).
#TheBill #OffTheBill #Wycliffe #ReneZagger #JackShepherd
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May 8
There are plans afoot for the Wimbledon studios where #thebill was filmed for its final 20 years.
Apologies if this is old news to some of you, it has only recently been brought to our attention.
wrenbridgewimbledon.co.uk/
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Andrew Readman (Burnside's Supt. Brian Lee) as George Warne in the Wycliffe episode 'All For Love' (1995).
#TheBill #OffTheBill #Burnside #OffBurnside #Wycliffe
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