Evacuation (The Bill)
| "Evacuation" | |
|---|---|
| The Bill episode | |
| Episode no. |
Series 4 Episode 32 |
| Directed by | Terry Green |
| Written by | Edwin Peace |
| Original air date | 2 November 1988 |
"Evacuation" is an episode of British TV series The Bill, broadcast in 1988. The episode features one of the show's most early prominent events - the Sun Hill explosion of 1988. The episode was released on DVD as part of The Bill - Volume 2 in 2009.
Synopsis
PC Tony 'Yorkie' Smith is seen working at the front desk, confronted by a mass of civilians with a variety of complaints. He enters the waiting room to allow the next person in, and in doing so finds a single bag sitting below the counter. He alerts Duty Inspector Christine Frazer and Chief Inspector of Community Liaison Derek Conway, who has bomb disposal informed and the station cleared. Once bomb disposal officers arrive, Desk Sergeant Bob Cryer, and Chief Inspector Derek Conway reenter the building to ascertain if the building is safe. Moments before reaching the waiting room, the bomb detonates, blinding and setting alight the bomb disposal officer. No officers were hurt in the explosion.
Cast
- PC Pete Ramsey - Nick Reding
- PC Tony 'Yorkie' Smith - Robert Hudson
- Sgt. Bob Cryer - Eric Richard
- Ch. Insp. Derek Conway - Ben Roberts
- Duty Insp. Christine Frazer - Barbara Thorn
- Ch. Supt. Charles Brownlow - Peter Ellis
- DI Frank Burnside - Christopher Ellison
- DS Ted Roach - Tony Scannell
- Sgt. Tom Penny - Roger Leach
- Sgt. Alec Peters - Larry Dann
- DC Alfred 'Tosh' Lines - Kevin Lloyd
- DC Mike Dashwood - Jon Iles
- PC Reg Hollis - Jeff Stewart
- PC Francis 'Taffy' Edwards - Colin Blumenau
- PC Malcolm Haynes - Eamonn Walker
- WPC June Ackland - Trudie Goodwin
External links
| Preceded by Woodentop (1983) |
Notable storylines 1988 |
Succeeded by The Don Beech Scandal (1999-2001) |
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