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!