Reaching A Verdict: Reviewing The Bill (1995-1996)

Between 1993-1994, The Bill was regularly beating rival EastEnders in the ratings. But having increased Albert Square's output to three episodes a week, the BBC were now winning the ratings war. Sun Hill needed to fight back. To ensure their survival, Michael Chapman and his team introduced an array of new characters, including CID sleuths Don Beech, John Boulton and Geoff Daly, while fresh-faced probationers Debbie Keane and Nick Slater joined the ranks in uniform. n the fourth edition of REACHING A VERDICT Edward Kellett investigates how hard-hitting storylines, surprise returns and shock exits helped The Bill increase its average audience and earn the crown of Most Popular Drama at the 1996 National Television Awards. REACHING A VERDICT: REVIEWING THE BILL (1995-1996) features a Foreword by Script Editor Rachel Wright and an Afterword by legendary writer Peter J. Hammond. "Edward Kellett's Reaching A Verdict series keeps getting better and better" - Patrick Stratford, The Bill Obbocast "Another masterpiece by Edward Kellett! The perfect accompaniment to The Bill" - Sarah Went, The Billaton