Farewell The Bill

“The greatest moments at Sun Hill and the legacy of drama it's given to British screen.”

 The Mail

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The inside story of television’s longest-running police drama, including exclusive access to The Bill’s final shoot as cast and crew bid an emotional farewell to 26 years on screen. Many stars, including including Keira Knightly, James McAvoy and David Tennant, had early career breaks on the series, while guest stars have included Ray Winstone, Hugh Laurie and David Walliams.

“The Bill has been quietly influential in introducing documentary techniques to television drama and beyond. In shaky handheld camerawork and real-life sound effects, it's possible to trace an unlikely line from Sun Hill to The Bourne Ultimatum.”

The Telegraph

“When you consider that lots of policemen currently on the beat weren't born when The Bill began, you start to appreciate the achievement and understand what a blow its demise is.”

 The Express

“This touching documentary captures the emotion, tears and laughter as cast and crew say farewell.”

The People

“The Bill bows out in style. If the aim of popular police drama is to make as many people as possible aware of current issues, The Bill sits squarely in the tradition of the best US network dramas such as Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue.”

 The Telegraph

“The Bill ended not with a fiery bang (they’ve done that before) but not with a whimper either, unless you count the weepy moment Simon Rouse had rehearsing his last big speech as Sun Hill’s Superintendent, a backstage moment we saw courtesy of Farewell The Bill. ‘I’m proud of my team and what they do’ were the words that made Rouse’s voice quiver. They had good reason to be proud of their parting shot.” 

The Independent