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The Bill
Season 20
Series 20 DVD cover
No. of episodes96
Release
Original networkITV
Original release7 January –

30 December 2004
Series chronology
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Series 19
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Series 21
List of episodes

Series 20 of British television drama The Bill was broadcast from January 7 until December 30, 2004. The series consisted of 96 episodes, and saw the conclusion of the long-running storyline involving the absconding of PC Des Taviner, who was believed to have been killed in an explosion in a Gas Tower, but managed to escape from the wreckage. This series continues to use the serialized format previously introduced by Paul Marquess during Series 18.

Storylines featured in this season include the departure of PC Cathy Bradford, after being uncovered as the murderer of Tanya Kane; the return of PC Des Taviner, who kidnaps PC Cameron Tait at gunpoint after discovering that his baby girl died whilst in Cameron's care; the departure of PC Nick Klein into witness protection after becoming the prime target of crime boss Dennis Weaver; the return of ill-fated ex-sergeant Don Beech, who concocts an elaborate plan to break out of prison and reclaim a haul of stolen diamonds; the death of PC Kerry Young at the hands of the Sun Hill sniper, who turns out to be none other than PC Gabriel Kent; and a long-running storyline involving the arrival of a crime family, the Radfords, who have history with DC Rob Thatcher - whose father died after being shot by Brian Radford during a security van raid.

As a celebration of the show's 21st Anniversary, a special weekend of programmes were broadcast on UKTV Gold, including a special mocku-mentary which featured cast members, past and present, mulling over their time at Sun Hill during a quiet afternoon in the custody suite; as well several 'classic' episodes, past and present. ITV marked the anniversary with a special episode, which saw DCI Jack Meadows take a week's holiday to attend former DS Ted Roach's funeral - but, after suspecting Roach may have been murdered, he teams up with former Sergeants Alec Peters (Larry Dann) and Bob Cryer (Eric Richard) to find out the truth. Another spin-off from the show, The Bill: Uncovered, was also introduced; a series of four one-off documentaries narrated by their main star, telling the story of a particular character's path or journey throughout their time at Sun Hill. Episodes broadcast during this series include "Des' Story" and "Kerry's Story".

On October 16, 2013, the complete series was released on DVD in Australia as a Region 0, playable anywhere in the world. The DVD synopsis removes all titles, and tallies the episodes by number.

Cast changes

Episodes

# Title Episode notes Directed by Written by Original air date Prod #
1"Trust Means Nothing"
Frances Barber guest stars.Nigel KeenDamian Wayling7 January 2004181
2"The Apple and the Tree"
Amanda Mealing guest stars.Nigel KeenJulian Perkins8 January 2004182
3"Kidnap and Ransom"
TBARobert Del MaestroPatrea Smallacombe14 January 2004183
4"Dawn Morning Light"
Final appearance of DC Brandon KaneRobert Del MaestroJake Riddell15 January 2004184
5"Saving Skin"
Danny Webb guest stars.Baz TaylorJaden Clark21 January 2004185
6"Grave Error"
Return of PC Des TavinerLaurence MoodyKathrine Smith22 January 2004186
7"Shaken (Part One)"
TBALaurence MoodyTom Needham29 January 2004187
8"Devastation & Remorse (Part Two)"
Alan Ford guest stars.Paul WalkerMaxwell Young5 February 2004188
9"Forgiveness (Part Three)"
TBAPaul WalkerEmma Goodwin11 February 2004189
10"Career Ruining Secrets"
Brian Hibbard guest stars.Andy GoddardJulian Perkins12 February 2004190
11"Betrayal"
90 minute specialAndy GoddardTom Needham18 February 2004191
12"Running with Scissors"
Alex Kew guest stars.Bob TomsonMaxwell Young19 February 2004192
13"Heartstrings"
Final appearance of DCI Andrew RossBob TomsonMarc Peirson25 February 2004193
14"New Year's Resolutions"
Return of Polly Page, now CAD officerSteve KellyKathrine Smith26 February 2004194
15"Intrigue"
Jacqueline Leonard guest stars.Steve KellySteve Trafford3 March 2004195
16"Don't Bring Me Down"
Guest appearance by Mickey WebbKen GrieveSimon Mccleave4 March 2004196
17"Office Politics"
First appearance of PC Andrea Dunbar, final appearance of DC Eva SharpeKen GrieveGerard Mckenna10 March 2004197
18"Return of the Damned"
Elizabeth Rider guest stars.Chris RichardsMatthew Leys11 March 2004198
19"End of the Road"
Final Appearance of PC Des TavinerChris RichardsNicholas Mcinerny17 March 2004199
19a"Des and Reg - Uncovered"
The Bill: Uncovered documentaryHenry KlejdysJulie Hill17 March 2004199A
20"Drive on By (Part One)"
TBABrett FallisJaden Clark18 March 2004200
21"Drive on By (Part Two)"
TBABrett FallisTom Needham24 March 2004201
22"Crocodile Tears"
TBAChristopher KingSimon J Ashford25 March 2004202
23"Cross Wires"
TBAChristopher KingTom Higgins31 March 2004203
24"Smoking Gun (Part One)"
Jim Carver is promoted to DCNic PhillipsMark Greig1 April 2004204
25"Smoking Gun (Part Two)"
TBANic PhillipsMark Greig7 April 2004205
26"Settle the Score"
Final appearances of CAD officer Polly Page, PC Nick Klein and Cathy BradfordCrispin ReeceColin Wyatt8 April 2004206
27"Needing a Friend"
TBACrispin ReecePaul Ebbs14 April 2004207
28"A Time and A Place (Part One)"
TBASylvie BodenSteve Griffiths15 April 2004208
29"A Time and A Place (Part Two)"
TBASylvie BodenMaxwell Young21 April 2004209
30"Rookies & Professionals"
First appearance of PC Lance PowellGed MaguireJoe Fraser22 April 2004210
31"Smoking Demons"
Return of ex-DS Don BeechSusan TullyJulian Perkins29 April 2004211
32"Reliable Information"
TBAGed MaguireTony McHale30 April 2004212
33"The Cautious Approach"
TBAMartin HutchingsDawn Harrison6 May 2004213
34"Rogue Tourist"
First Appearance of Laura BryantMartin HutchingsChris Webb7 May 2004214
35"Robbery, Act II"
TBADermot BoydNicholas McInerny19 May 2004215
36"Nemesis"
Final appearance of ex-DS Don BeechDermot BoydJulian Perkins20 May 2004216
37"Taking Flak"
TBASusan TullyTom Needham27 May 2004217
38"Game Over"
TBABob TomsonTom Higgins2 June 2004218
39"The Tunnel (Part One)"
First appearance of S019 Sgt. Marc RollinsBob TomsonTony McHale3 June 2004219
40"The Tunnel (Part Two)"
TBAChristopher KingGraham Mitchell9 June 2004220
41"Twisting the Truth"
TBAChristopher KingSteve Trafford10 June 2004221
42"Insensitivity (Part One)"
TBAN G BristowTom Needham17 June 2004222
43"Insensitivity (Part Two)"
Sgt. Sheelagh Murphy is demoted to a PCN G BristowTom Needham24 June 2004223
44"The Start of a Problem"
First appearance of PC Steve HunterDavid HolroydTony McHale30 June 2004224
45"Puppywalking"
TBADavid HolroydNick Saltrese7 July 2004225
46"Second Strike (Part One)"
TBASylvie BodenJake Riddell8 July 2004226
47"Second Strike (Part Two)"
TBASylvie BodenJake Riddell14 July 2004227
48"Jigsaw Puzzle"
TBALaurence MoodyMatthew Leys15 July 2004228
49"Blind Detection"
TBALaurence MoodyDamian Wayling21 July 2004229
50"The Rapture"
Final appearance of PC Cameron TaitBrett FallisJaden Clark22 July 2004230
51"Cause and Effect"
TBABrett FallisNicholas McInerny28 July 2004231
52"Bite the Bullet (Part One)"
PC Gary Best is promoted to Acting DCMenhaj JudaJulian Perkins29 July 2004232
53"Bite the Bullet (Part Two)"
Tim Plester guest stars.Menhaj JudaSteve Griffiths4 August 2004233
54"On the Wrong Side of the Fence"
TBANigel KeenJames Stevenson5 August 2004234
55"A Solemn Song"
TBANigel KeenJake Riddell11 August 2004235
56"Hope"
TBAJulie EdwardsStuart Blackburn12 August 2004236
AN1"The Bill @ 21 Weekend (Part One)"
TBAHenry KlejdysJulie Hill14 August 2004AN1
AN2"The Bill @ 21 Weekend (Part Two)"
TBAHenry KlejdysJulie Hill15 August 2004AN2
57"Happily Ever After"
TBAJulie EdwardsKate Wood18 August 2004237
58"In Too Deep"
TBASusan TullyGraham Mitchell19 August 2004238
59"Only Fools and Coppers"
TBASusan TullyJohn Milne26 August 2004239
60"Luck of the Draw"
TBANic PhillipsOliver Brown27 August 2004240
61"Desperation"
Lisa Hogg guest stars.Nic PhillipsRay Brooking2 September 2004241
62"Suicidal Thoughts"
Sarah Hadland guest stars.Adrian VitoriaScott Cherry8 September 2004242
63"Transcendence"
Sam Callis guest stars.Adrian VitoriaTom Needham9 September 2004243
64"An Eye for an Eye"
First Appearance of DI Rowanne MorellDavid HolroydDawn Harrison15 September 2004244
65"Acting with Caution"
TBADavid HolroydEmma Goodwin16 September 2004245
66"The Pocket Cop"
First Appearance of DC Suzie SimMartin HutchingsKathrine Smith22 September 2004246
67"Some Brighter Days"
Sam Callis guest stars.Martin HutchingsSue Mooney23 September 2004247
68"Last Orders"
Guest appearances of Bob Cryer and Alec PetersAudrey CookePeter J Hammond30 September 2004248
69"Ulterior Motive"
TBAAudrey CookeSimon McCleave6 October 2004249
70"Heartless"
TBASven ArnsteinChristopher Reason7 October 2004250
71"What Goes Around..."
TBASven ArnsteinAndrew Taft13 October 2004251
72"Going Native"
TBAChristopher KingMark Greig14 October 2004252
73"Friendly Fire (Part One)"
TBAChristopher KingMatthew Leys20 October 2004253
74"Friendly Fire (Part Two)"
Final Appearance of PC Kerry YoungNigel KeenCris Cole21 October 2004254
75"The Starting Grid"
Barbara Wilshere guest stars.Nigel KeenTom Needham27 October 2004255
76"Long Overdue"
TBARichard StandevenNick Saltrese28 October 2004256
77"Old Timer"
First Appearance of PC Roger ValentineRichard StandevenNicholas McInerny3 November 2004257
78"Playing with Fire"
TBAPhilip JohnTom Needham4 November 2004258
78a"Kerry's Story: Uncovered"
The Bill: Uncovered documentaryHenry KlejdysJulie Hill4 November 2004258A
79"Where Loyalties Lie"
Final appearance of DS Debbie McAllisterPhilip JohnSteve Griffiths10 November 2004259
80"Not the Real Thing"
TBANic PhillipsSimon Moss11 November 2004260
81"Long Buried Secrets"
Sam Callis guest stars.Nic PhillipsHarold Jordan17 November 2004261
82"Mexican Stand-Off"
Sam Callis guest stars.Laurence MoodyHarold Jordan18 November 2004262
83"Closer to Home"
TBALaurence MoodyGraham Mitchell24 November 2004263
84"Beginner's Luck"
First Appearance of PC Amber JohannsenRob EvansHarold Jordan1 December 2004264
85"Closing the Book"
TBARob EvansStuart Blackburn8 December 2004265
86"Salvation"
Departure of Sgt. June AcklandBrett FallisMark Johnson9 December 2004266
87"A Different Kind of Justice"
James Ellis guest stars.Brett FallisScott Cherry14 December 2004267
88"The Perfect Alibi"
First Appearance of PC Leela KapoorNic PhillipsSimon Moss15 December 2004268
89"Anything for a Dime"
TBAPeter ButlerJohn Milne16 December 2004269
90"An Unwanted Death"
TBAAlan McMillanMaxwell Young21 December 2004270
91"One Rule for One"
TBAAlan McMillanHarold Jordan22 December 2004271
92"Bust"
TBARobert BiermanEmma Goodwin23 December 2004272
93"Return of the Gang Queen"
Final Appearance of DC Rob ThatcherRobert BiermanChristopher Reason29 December 2004273
94"The Cold Winter Blues"
Colm Ó Maonlaí guest stars.Jo JohnsonMartin McCardie30 December 2004274


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