The Bill set for huge TV return after 12 years

Former ITV series The Bill is set for a huge TV comeback with two reboots and plans to ‘attract a whole new generation’.

The police series, set in the fictional Sun Hill, made its debut in 1983 but was sadly axed in 2010 after twenty-six series on ITV. 

But now, twelve years after the final episode aired, The Bill is set for a huge television comeback with two new reboots reportedly in the pipeline.

According to The Sun, UKTV are ‘in the early stages of developing a new version’ of the fan favourite.

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The newspaper states that two reboots are in the works, and that it will be a new show entirely to ‘attract a new generation’ of viewers.

The insider said: “In the minds of many producers and execs, The Bill is a drama which is just sitting, waiting, to be rebooted.

“It’s a simple format but one which attracted a loyal army of followers who would be delighted to see it return.

“No doubt any new incarnation would be tweaked to make it attract a whole new generation to the show.”

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And some of the original cast members could be making a comeback for the new series, with some reportedly collaborating with writer Simon Sansome for a reboot last year.

A source told The Sun at the time: “The project started picking up pace last year after the cast got together to mark ten years since the show last aired.”

Actors rumoured to be reprising their roles include Graham Cole, Trudie Goodwin and Mark Wingett, who played fan favourites PC Tony Stamp, Sgt June Ackland and DC Jim Carver.

Stars who have previously featured on the series include Keira Knightley, David Tennant, James McAvoy and Sean Bean.