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!

Warning Spoiler: Keane and the gang

Remember how I told you there was more to come regarding Stone's gang and PC Emma Keane? Well here it is boys and girls. In the next couple of weeks we are going to see some major drama!If you want to find out just highlight the text below....

Spoiler> Situation goes something like this: Two explosions go off in London and the Sun Hill officers alongside Barton Street take charge as chaos unfolds.

Sgt Callum Stone and PC Emma Keane realise a man has been pretending to be a doctor in order to molest injured women! Eurgh! So when Stone gives chase to this sicko it's clear that he's going to serve some of that rough justice...but Keane can't watch. This isn't the policing she wanted in on.

But tragedy strikes! When Meadows tells Keane that another bomb is going to off, the brave PC runs in the building to save as many lives as she can. Feeling guilty Stone runs into the building to try and find Keane but is too late. The entire building falls down with PC Emma Keane trapped inside! Stone finds Keane and attempts CPR but can he save her?????

I can't wait! Ooooooooooh!

Caption Competition

Caption time! What's going on between PC Honey Harman and PC Kerry Young? Get your thinking (police) hat on and submit yer best captions.

Do you wanna be in my gang?

When Sgt Callum Stone first came on our screens, I thought "hey wasn't he on London's Burning?" haha but as well as that I thought "hmm there's gotta be more to this guy than meets the eye".

And you know what, I think I was right.
I mean so far we've learnt that if you get on the wrong side of the Sarge or if you don't like his policing methods then there's the door, off you go. It was a shame that PC Dan Casper and PC Leela Kapoor had to find out the hard way.

If you do get on the right side of the Sarge then you're lucky. Cos from what we've seen he'll look out for you. Loyalty means alot to Stone and him sticking his neck out for the relief has seen the formation of "Stone's Gang"...

Current members of the gang are: PC Will Fletcher, PC Sally Armstrong and PC Ben Gayle.

How do you get to be in his gang? Basically, you mess up and then Sun Hill's very own Jimmy Saville, Stone fixes it for you. All on the hush hush of course. You're then out of guilt a member of 'the gang'. 'The Gang' then set out to bring you justice, even if it's rough and not very 'on the level', like this.

Best way to describe Stone: Good Cop, Bad Cop (as his first episode was titled)

What's in store for "Stone's Gang": Well there's alot more to come from them, expect to see jealousy of the gang especially from a certain PC Emma Keane...

Scenes that shocked Sun Hill (2)

Sun Hill has had its fair share of drama over the years from bent coppers to petrol bombs. Yep, this station has seen it all. In 'Scenes that shocked Sun Hill' we look back over the storylines that gripped the nation (in no particular order). So sit back and reminisce...

Finding Amy: The case of missing seven-year-old Amy Tennant was one of the longest storylines to be featured in The Bill, lasting over a year.

Amy had mysteriously vanished from her home and since then the search for Amy had began with twists and turns along the way.

DI Neil Manson (spitting image of Alan Shearer wouldn't you say?) was assigned to the case. With excellent performances from Amy's father James Tennant (Neil Stuke) the situation tried to reflect real life by taking a year to conclude the storyline.

Eventually Amy was found alive and well (phew!) in Brighton after being abducted and taken to France by a family friend. Finally reunited with her father, that was the end of this excellent storyline.

The Accused: Back in 2002, PC Tony Stamp was faced with an accusation of sexual harassment by a young lad named Lee Dwyer. PC Stamp had befriended Dwyer after the young lad nominated him for 'Community Bobby of the year'.
The relationship was entirely innocent but when Dwyer's stepfather accused Stamp of abusing his son, suspicions were aroused. Especially as it was confirmed in a medical examination that Lee Dwyer had been sexually assaulted (oh dear).
Stamp was suspended and faced abuse from residents and even hostility from those in the relief *coughJimCarvercough*.
When DC Brandon Kane discovered that it was Dwyer's real father who had been abusing him, Stamp's name was cleared, yay! The traumatic incident was over and he returned to work.

Webb's Ordeal: In a harrowing storyline which brought male rape into the public eye, DC Mickey Webb was tied up, viciously assaulted and raped by criminal Martin Delaney in a warehouse.
It was Sgt Smith who found Mickey but was sworn to secrecy about the incident.
Mickey couldn't bear to talk to anyone about it.
In Sun Hill he started a fight with Sgt Smith, which was broken up my Meadows as he believed Smith had told of his ordeal.
Mickey went awol. Meadows discovered Mickey at his mothers grave where Mickey broke down and told all about the brutal attack.
Delaney was eventually arrested by DC Webb who had then reported the assault. However, he was unable to face the station and decided to leave. He transferred to MIT but would return to Sun Hill a couple of years later.

Bobbies on the beat

Remember that image? Of course you do. This has to be the most iconic image from The Bill. For those of you who don't know, the end credits from the show had two coppers (male and female) walking together. What's so good about that? Well they were in sync! Both put their left foot first, then their right and so on. Trust me it was better than i'm making out. See for yourself.

I'm sure i'm not the only one who has recreated the 'walking together in sync whilst humming the theme tune' scene with a friend at some point....

Goose joins The Bill

I remember Claire Goose when she played Tina in Casualty

So apparently four new characters will be joining The Bill- including former Casualty star Claire Goose.

On Digital Spy it says that Goose will play Sergeant Rachel Watson and will appear on our screens in July. The other new recruits are PCs Leon Taylor (Dominic Power) Millie Brown (Clare Foster) and Arun Ghir (Abhin Galeya).

Producer Tim Key said: "These are exciting times for The Bill and our new arrivals will add a dynamic and intriguing energy to our already fantastic cast."

Exciting times indeed.

Back in February it was announced that two new DC's were also joining the cast: DC Jacob Banks played by Patrick Robinson and DC Mel Ryder played by Rhea Bailey (sister of singer Corinne Bailey Rae).

Whilst i truly am excited at the new characters arriving in Sun Hill, to me it seems that we've had quite few new characters already like DS Max Carter for one. It just worries me that people coming in, means people going out. We know it's certain that Reggies leaving but who else then??