Commentary On A Police Series Episode

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The commentary I am going to write about is on a police series called the Bill. The Bill first started in 1983 and quickly came a national institution, renowned for its real life feel, likeable characters and accessible short story format but things have changed since then.

It is heading in a new direction bidding for larger audiences by making the Bill an all out serial with longer running plot lines.

The particular episode I am writing about attracted a whopping 8.6 million viewers and shocked the nation. In this episode P.C. Des Taviner threw a petrol bomb through his inspector’s office window.

The main characters are Sergeant June Ackland. She always abides by the rules and puts others before her. Next there is P.C. Reg Hollis. Everyone is always laughing at him because he plays a perpetually single whinge but provides plenty of light relief in the grittier storylines. It would not be the same without him.

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Then there is P.C. Des Taviner. He is the maverick cop who will do anything to get his way even if it means hurting someone.

Next there is D.S. Hunter. He is what you would call the dodgy character. He is always talking to the enemy and is always getting himself into trouble even if it means to protect the criminal.

Finally there is Superintendent Chandler. He is in charge of the station and controls everything. He is always having affairs with women at the station and is always doing something wrong. If there is a ...

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