The Bill (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, The Bill is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.
Who’s in it. The Bill stars Simon Rouse as Jack Meadows, Andrew Paul as Dave Quinnan, Ciarán Griffiths as Gary Best and Daniel MacPherson as Cameron Tait, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bill tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bill (1984)?
- In GB, The Bill is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bill worth watching?
- The Bill holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bill?
- The Bill stars Simon Rouse, Andrew Paul, Ciarán Griffiths, Daniel MacPherson and Tony O'Callaghan.
- When was The Bill released?
- The Bill was released in 1984.