Topps The Bill was born on June 20th 2004

In 1983, Thames Television transmitted a one-off drama called Woodentop. Written by Geoff McQueen. Following newly recruited police constable Jim Carver on his first day on the beat.

Thames recognised Woodentop's potential and commissioned 12 further episodes for transmission in 1984 which were to be renamed The Bill. The Bill is based in Sun Hill Metropolitan Police Station in the fictional Borough of Canley, North-East London.

By December 1987 viewing audiences were peaking at 15.2 million.
Over 20yrs later, The Bill is considered to be the most successful police drama series on British television.

This site contains spoilers. Viewers in Australia are behind the British episodes so please do not read unless you really want to know.