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1 Which villain did Lynda Bellingham play?
Answer: Irene Radford

Irene was the head of one of London's most notorious criminal families. DC Rob Thatcher's policeman father was shot dead by the Radfords in 1983, while trying to stop an armed robbery. Rob eventually got his revenge by shooting Irene dead, only to then be shot dead himself by armed police officers.
    Your options: [ Kelly Bradford ] [ Irene Radford ] [ Christine Radford ] [ Irene Bradford ]
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Part 2
2 Who was DS Ramini De Costa's secret stalker?
Answer: Margaret Barnes

Margaret worked as a cleaner at Sun Hill. She was mentally disturbed and during her periods of depression, she would self-harm. After witnessing this, Ramini decided to have her sectioned for her own safety.
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Part 1
3 Who was the first person at Sun Hill to encounter Gabriel Kent?
Answer: June Ackland

She was leaving the Reception for Jim's wedding to Marie when she was beaten up. Gabriel came to her aid - later she told him that she believed he was the one who hurt her.
  From Quiz: Gabriel Ain't No Angel
4 What was the name of Sheelagh Murphy's baby daughter who died soon after birth?
Answer: Niamh

Niamh was the product of the relationship between Sheelagh and Des Taviner. While Sheelagh originally suspected Des of having something to do with her daughter's death, it was later revealed she had a hidden heart problem.
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Families
5 What is Phil Hunter's daughter called?
Answer: Madison

Phill was having an affair with Weaver's wife and got her pregnant. He found out and wasn't happy.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' 2003 -2004
6 Who plays Kerry Young?
Answer: Beth Cordingly

Suzanne Maddock played Cass Rickman, Trudie Goodwin plays June Ackland and Bernie Nolan plays Sheelagh Murphy.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' - Characters and actors
7 Apart from playing Sgt. Tom Penny, how else did Roger Leach contribute to "The Bill"?
Answer: As a writer

Previously, Roger Leach had also appeared in the stage version of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" as did Robert Perkins, who played Sgt. Ray Steele.
  From Quiz: Characters of "The Bill"
8 The series 'The Bill' evolved from a previous British police programme called:
Answer: 'Woodentop'

The production's working name, 'Old Bill', was ditched as it was considered offensive to The Met. The term 'Woodentop' was only known in the UK and so was changed to 'The Bill', as the series was aimed at a broad international market.
    Your options: [ 'Z Cars' ] [ 'Sun Hill Blues' ] [ 'Softly Softly' ] [ 'Woodentop' ]
  From Quiz: The Bill
9 How did PC Gabriel Kent die?
Answer: Suicide

Gabriel knew that the net was closing in on him for all his murky deeds. He tried to strangle Sgt. June Ackland on the roof of a block of high-rise flats. He blamed her for all his problems and after confessing to the rape of PC Kerry Young, he deliberately stepped out from the roof, plunging to his death.
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Part 2
10 Todd Carty played which character?
Answer: PC Gabriel Kent

Gabriel came to Sun Hill in search of his mother, Sgt. June Ackland. He was later exposed as a fraud, as his real name was David Kent. He had stolen the identity of his adoptive brother in order to join the police.
    Your options: [ DC Jim Carver ] [ PC Gabriel Kent ] [ PC Tony Stamp ] [ PC Reg Hollis ]
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Part 1
11 Who was the superintendent in May 2008 on 'The Bill'?
Answer: Superintendent Heaton

On the programme, superintendent Heaton is married and has a daughter.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' 1984-2008
12 Who shot Honey Harman?
Answer: Kristen Shaw

The gun went off by accident when Honey was trying to arrest Kristen Shaw.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' ITV 2007-2008
13 Ruby Buxton could not face what she and Gabriel did so she resigned. What did they do?
Answer: Lied in court

Gabriel had thrown evidence at a suspect, who caught it and left his fingerprints on the box. Then both he and Ruby lied under oath that this did not happen and that the fingerprints must have got on the box before that time. Ruby later confessed to Gina and resigned.
  From Quiz: Gabriel Ain't No Angel
14 Which member of Micky Webb's family died soon before he left Sun Hill?
Answer: Mother

Mickey's last few months at the station were traumatic to say the least. As well as his mother dying, Mickey had to contend with being raped.
    Your options: [ Brother ] [ Father ] [ Mother ] [ Sister ]
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Families
15 What is Smithy's first name?
Answer: Dale

His full title is Sergeant Dale Smith.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' 2003 -2004
16 Which character is played by Ciaran Griffiths?
Answer: Gary Best

Gary is portrayed as a bit of a fool, who is always desperate for a date.
    Your options: [ Scott Maslen ] [ Simon Rouse ] [ Gary Best ] [ Alex Wilkinshaw ]
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' - Characters and actors
17 Bob Cryer was also disgusted that DS Burnside that got past a secret initiative the Met was working on to clear the Force of "bent coppers". What was the name of this initiative?
Answer: Operation Countryman

In fact, it turned out that DS Burnside was actually working on Operation Countryman!
  From Quiz: "The Bill" - Frank Burnside
18 What is the name of the actor who played PC Eddie Santini?
Answer: Michael Higgs

Michael Higgs played the bad cop who was eventually shot dead by a gang of thugs. He went on to appear in 'EastEnders' as the local mobster.
  From Quiz: The Actors Of "The Bill"
19 What was the name of the builder who was redeveloping Sun Hill during the 2001, and who later confessed to firebombing the station, even though he hadn't done it?
Answer: Harry Fullerton

Fullerton believed himself responsible for the fire because he had left gas canisters in Inspector Monroe's office, which exploded when hit by the firebomb.
  From Quiz: Characters of "The Bill"
20 The character who spoke the very first lines in episode 1 was:
Answer: Sgt Alec Peters

In episode 1, Sgt Peters was handing over the shift to Sgt Cryer.
    Your options: [ Sgt Bob Cryer ] [ Chief Supt Charles Brownlow ] [ WPC June Ackland ] [ Sgt Alec Peters ]
  From Quiz: The Bill
21 What was Taffy's surname?
Answer: Edwards
  From Quiz: 'The Bill'
22 What was the first name of the corpse in the episode "Model Murder"?
Answer: Cindy

She was a supermodel and her photographer killed her!
  From Quiz: "The Bill" March 2001-December 2008
23 What rank of officer was Derek Conway?
Answer: Chief Inspector

Derek served at Sun Hill from 1988 until his death in 2002. He had just climbed into a panda car, when a motorbike pillion passenger threw a lit petrol bomb through the car window.
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Part 2
24 Who did PC Honey Harman marry in 2005?
Answer: Scott Burnett

Honey first met Scott when she became his Family Liaison Officer. His wife had mysteriously disappeared and her body was eventually found, dumped on wasteland. Honey comforted Scott by kissing him and over the coming weeks they steadily grew closer together.
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Part 1
25 Gabriel beat up a paedophile, and then allowed a local gang to beat up petty criminals. Which estate was this on?
Answer: Cole Lane Estate

Kent was the Ward Officer at the time, and when a suspected paedophile set up his sister to live with her and her daughters, he took the law into his own hands and spread the word about his past on remand. When that did not work, he beat him up and this was witnessed. The witness was glad to see the back of the paedophile and supported him until his methods got out of control. This all came to an end when he was assigned elsewhere.
    Your options: [ Meadowlands Estate ] [ Cole Lane Estate ] [ Abelard Estate ] [ Bronte Estate ]
  From Quiz: Gabriel Ain't No Angel
26 Who was the father of Debbie McAllister's son?
Answer: Tom Chandler

Debbie enjoyed an affair with Chandler intending to further her career but ended up with more than she bargained for. Andrew was born in dramatic style when his father killed himself sending Debbie into premature labour just the day after their wedding.
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Families
27 Who was passing themselves off as June's child that she put up for adoption?
Answer: Gabriel

Gabriel is actually June's son's adoptive brother.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' 2003 -2004
28 In the spin-off TV series, "Burnside", which entertainer/actor had a major part?
Answer: Shane Ritchie

Paul Usher plays PC Taviner in "The Bill" and Barry Grant in Brookside. Ricky Tomlinson played Usher's father, Barry Grant.
    Your options: [ Shane Ritchie ] [ Paul O'Grady ] [ Paul Usher ] [ Ricky Tomlinson ]
  From Quiz: "The Bill" - Frank Burnside
29 DS Don Beech and DCI Frank Burnside have both starred in spin-offs of "The Bill", - "Beech is Back" and "Burnside". Who played them, respectively?
Answer: Billy Murray and Christopher Ellison

Although all of these men have played characters in "The Bill", it is only Billy Murray and Chris Ellison who have starred in their on series.
  From Quiz: The Actors Of "The Bill"
30 In 2000, the majority of CID was transferred because of the killing of DS John Boulton by DS Don Beech, but why was this?
Answer: Most turned a blind eye to DS Beech's corrupt conduct.

The officers removed from the drama were Chief Superintendent Charles Brownlowe, DI Chris Deakin, WDC Kerry Holmes and, ironically, DS Geoff Daly, who knew that Beech was corrupt all along. DCI Meadows escaped the axe, relying on his friends high up in the Police Force to save his job.
  From Quiz: Characters of "The Bill"
31 The Sun Hill station's radio room is known as:
Answer: CAD

CAD stands for Computer Aided Dispatch, however many people think it is short for: Communications and Dispatch.
    Your options: [ VKR ] [ Sierra Oscar ] [ The Comms Room ] [ CAD ]
  From Quiz: The Bill
32 What was the first name of the photographer who killed the corpse in "Model Murder"?
Answer: Rachael

Rachael kidnapped Jo when she found out she was the murderer.
  From Quiz: "The Bill" March 2001-December 2008
33 Which actress played the part of PC Emma Keane?
Answer: Melanie Gutteridge

Melanie was born in August 1972. She studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art from 1994 - 1997 and she appeared in "The Bill" from January 2006 until May 2008. Her character was killed in an explosion.
    Your options: [ Kim Tiddy ] [ Melanie Gutteridge ] [ Ali Bastian ] [ Clare Foster ]
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Part 2
34 Which member of the Sun Hill police had a positive breathalyser test in 2003?
Answer: Inspector Gina Gold

Following a heavy drinking session with Sgt. Dale Smith, Gina was breathalysed on her way to work by DC Gary Best. She tested positive but Dale got her off the charge by repeating the test at Sun Hill and lying that it had proved negative.
    Your options: [ Sgt. Dale Smith ] [ Inspector Gina Gold ] [ PC Dan Casper ] [ PC Cameron Tait ]
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Part 1
35 What show did Stuart present on 'The Bill'?
Answer: 'Wanted'

This programme was used to help catch criminals and alert the public to crime in the area.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' 1984-2008
36 Who plays DC Webb?
Answer: Chris Simmons

Chris has worked on the river in the Simmons family boat business.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' ITV 2007-2008
37 When Gabriel went to a domestic he hit the victim over the head with a whisky bottle and blamed the attacker. Which couple was this?
Answer: Jim and Marie

Marie was beating Jim up and no one believed her when she said Gabriel had hit Jim with the bottle. It was very moving when Jim finally admitted that he was a battered husband.
    Your options: [ Cameron and Kerry ] [ Jim and Marie ] [ Tony and Polly ] [ Des and Sheelagh ]
  From Quiz: Gabriel Ain't No Angel
38 Which ex-officer of Sun Hill was related to civilian worker Robbie?
Answer: Bob Cryer

Robbie had all the team wondering how she knew all about them on her first day at Sun Hill.
    Your options: [ Frank Burnside ] [ Don Beech ] [ Bob Cryer ] [ Chris Deakin ]
  From Quiz: "The Bill" Families
39 What was the name of Jim's ex alcoholic wife who abused him?
Answer: Marie

Marie used Jim as a walking ash tray.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' 2003 -2004
40 What is Jack Meadows' ex-wife's name?
Answer: Laura

Laura and Jack divorced after many years of marriage.
  From Quiz: 'The Bill' - Characters and actors
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