Sun Hill Special: Where are they now?

As I was flicking through my mates Inside Soap magazine, I saw a reader had written in asking what PC Dan Casper aka Chris Jarvis was up to now. It got me thinking (doesn't happen often I know!) what happens to the actors/actresses once they leave The Bill? So here's a quick look at what some of the male cast members have been doing since they left Sun Hill...

PC Dan Casper aka The Sun Hill Hurricane: We all know that the character of Dan left the force to become a bouncer in Ibiza but according to Inside Soap the actor Chris Jarvis is busy filming a part for the upcoming Mamma Mia movie. Nice one Dan!


PC Sam Harker: After Sam Harker's death in the 2002 Sun Hill fire, he's appeared in Brookside (RIP) as well as guest appearances in shows such as Casualty. Actor Matthew Crompton can now be seen walking on the Corrie cobbles playing bookie Dan Mason.


DC Rob Thatcher: Rob Thatcher was tragically shot dead *sob* by SO19 during the Radford storyline (another excellent storyline might I add). Since then actor Brian Bovell appeared in a number of shows but is currently best known for playing lovable waster Leo Valentine in soap Hollyoaks.

PC Gary Best: Aaw everyone's fave PC (later turned Acting DC) Gary Best. I was particularly sad to see Gary go as he fast became one of the best comedy characters in The Bill. Gary transferred from Sun Hill after taking a bullet- sad times. So it was from Sun Hill to Shameless. Actor Ciaran Griffiths can be seen in the Manc comedy drama playing the hilarious Mickey Maguire. Scatter.

DS Phil Hunter: Who can forget Phil Hunter? The cheeky chappie who had an eye for the ladies certainly made an impression wherever he went. A firm fave in Sun Hill. So it was a huge shock to us when out of the blue actor Scott Maslen announced he was joining EastEnders where he now plays (wait for it) ex copper Jack Branning! I miss you Phil and so do you lot according to the poll.

DC Brandon Kane: After escaping from crazy Cathy Bradford (she still gives me nightmares that woman), Brandon left Sun Hill to be with his kids, aaaw. In real life, actor Pal Aron (who I had a brief encounter with!) went on to star in Corrie but is currently playing a Doctor in drama The Royal Today.

DS Don Beech: Aka the corrupt copper. Currently on the run in The Bill, actor Billy Murray went on to appear as gangster Johnny Allen in EastEnders (whose daughter Ruby Allen went on to appear in The Bill as PC Beth Green, mental!). With a few projects in the pipeline I'm sure it's not long till we see him back on our screens. Maybe even another return to Sun Hill?.....


PC Eddie Santini: With his Italian good looks and sense of humour, Eddie was a popular member of the force. But he was a bit of a b****** and the rest of the relief clocked on to this. Santini was last seen dead after taking a bullet. Like most of the cast *cough* actor Michael Higgs joined Eastenders playing Andy Hunter (a gangster) who was later killed by Don Beech, I mean Johnny Allen. Michael is currently filming a role for film 'Prisoners of the Sun', supporting a beard...


And last but not least.

Sgt Matt Boyden: I had to include ol' Matt because it gives me a great excuse to show a certain advert he did last year (you'll be able see it in a minute!) When Matt Boyden was gunned down on the street, that was it for him. So since then actor Tony O'Callaghan too appeared on several shows including Irish soap Fair City. But last year it was a pleasant surprise to see Boyden handing out tissues for a Kleenex ad. Enjoy!

Double Crossing DC

One of the best things about The Bill is the fantastic characters that have walked through the Sun Hill station doors and then walked back out. Some that I was glad to see the back of but most I was sad to see leave.

Yes in this section I remember The Old Bill...the characters that are no longer on screen but forever in my heart: Step up (ex) DC ZAIN NADIR.


DC Zain Nadir first came on to our screens as undercover drug dealer 'Adi Mateen'. Thankfully the guv'nor (DCI Jack Meadows incase you didn't know) read my mind and offered Zain a job at Sun Hill CID.

The character of Zain was a breath of fresh air, with his charm and dare I say it handsomeness *swoon*. He was a copper who lets be honest would bend the rules slightly if it meant getting a result. Alright, he didn't quite play it by the book but he was a good copper and more importantly a great character.

His biggest storyline, one of the best storylines in recent times, was another undercover gig. Zain would pose as a bent copper to bring down drug dealer/businesswoman Kirsten Shaw......

But naughty Zain commited the ulitmate undercover sin and fell for the EVIL Kirsten Shaw tut tut tut. To be fair on Zain, Kirsten wasn't your average drugs baron with her long blonde hair and red lips but how could he! Poor Zain was confused. How could he fall in love with a criminal who dealt drugs? (He vowed to get justice on drug dealers following the death of his little sister Jessica to drugs). Unfortunately for DC Nadir he couldn't bare to see his lover behind bars and turned to the Dark Side, becoming a bent cop for real. Did i tell you what a BRILLIANT storyline this was? Every episode leading up to the finale was unmissable with twists and turns along the way. I'm afraid i'm going to have to cut a long story short and get to the end.

Eventually CID twigged that DC Zain Nadir had been playing them for a fool and Zain Nadir and Kirsten Shaw were eventually arrested. He had let everyone down and following the unfortunate murder of PC Honey Harman by Kirsten Shaw he was a hated man in Sun Hill.

So off he went to serve his time at her Majesty's pleasure. Sad times :(

That was the end of Zain Nadir...

Or was it?

Zain was back for a Crimbo special last year! Wooohoooo! It was time to make amends with Sun Hill and Meadows, and use his inside knowledge to bring down a dangerous drug deal. Returning in his crisp white shirt and grey suit *swoon* he was back in Sun Hill on a days release...much to the delight of the relief, especially a certain PC Will Fletcher and his fist.

Zain showed he wasn't a bad person at heart when he chose to help tackle a dangerous criminal and save Meadows rather than run away. But he could not be forgiven for what he had done in the past.

This truly was the last we ever saw of Zain Nadir.

Wherever you are Zain you will always be in my heart x

If you can't get enough of Zain Nadir than visit actor T J Ramini's website