The Bill

There's no episode of The Bill on Thursday!

Thursday 20 November at 08:00PM

There's no episode of The Bill on Thursday due to coverage of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The Bill returns on Thursday November 27 at 8pm on ITV1.

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The Bill News and Gossip

Coronation St's Bill Ward set for The Bill

Bill Ward, best known for playing Coronation Street villain Charlie Stubbs, has been signed up to play a loveable rogue in The Bill.

Shaun toughens up for role in The Bill

Shaun Williamson has confessed he had to put a lot more effort into his new role as a villain in The Bill.

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The Bill Star Interviews

New DC Jacob Banks is on the case

Former Casualty star Patrick Robinson arrives in The Bill this week as new DC Jacob Banks. And he reveals that, with Banksy, what you see is what you get!

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The Bill Blogs

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The Bill Who's Who

Marriages, divorces, affairs and murders - get the lowdown on all your favourite The Bill characters.

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The Bill Video

Soap Awards interview with ex-Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian

Ali, who played Becca Dean in Hollyoaks, talks to whatsontv.co.uk about quitting the soap and…

Andrew Sachs wanted for Coronation Street role

Coronation Street bosses are planning a role for veteran Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs.

UK Drama

Heather Mills complains about press intrusion

Heather Mills has made complaints against three tabloid newspapers for 'inaccurate' stories and claims that they invaded her privacy.

Reality TV

Stars 'shocked' by John's Strictly departure

Celebrities including Cilla Black have come out in support of John Sergeant, who sensationally quit Strictly Come Dancing on Wednesday.

US Series

Police launch worldwide hunt for Caruso stalker

An Austrian woman accused of bombarding CSI: Miami star David Caruso with death threats has sparked an international search after she failed to attend court.

Star Interviews

Tara says 'Tara chuck!' to Dev

Tara dumps Dev, but Coronation Street's Jimmi Harkishin is confident she�ll be back!

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