As good as when I watched it first time round in the 80's. So well written, very nearly a "fly on the wall" documentry feel to it. A program you can really lose yourself in. 10 out of 10!
With a bit of luck it'll piss down with rain and keep a few of the buggers at home 😂 Early bill had a more realistic feel to it like you were watching real coppers
"glad too se your nose job has been a success Bobby" "oi Bob your have too give me the name of your tailor, I'll go around there and kick he's windows in" Burnside 😂......
Frank Burnside's long lost identical twin brother Tommy🤣🤣🤣Definitely not Frank Burnside, no way he would beg like the way he did to Galloway over his snout.
I like this show, if people dont like it, then simply dont watch it, but dont ruin it for the others that do enjoy the show, there a alot of things to watch on youtube, you can always change it, im sorry to be so blunt, but it is only common sense, im from the states so watching shows from here or aussie, i really enjoy because they are different then the ones here.
If Americans grew up with this series they would have more respect for the Police. This is a truly remarkable series...from day one to the final episode ...dynamic all the way!
@@Sailorsega The Bill started in 1983. DI Galloway drove a Ford Cortina which he traded for an early 80’s Vauxhall which they were all driving around then.
According to Imdb.com wooden top went to air in August 16 1983 as a pilot & the first episode (this one) was 5 August 1984. If you go to either Imdb.com or download the IMDb app & search the bill you can find every person who appeared & how many episodes they were in, good app to get.
So Frank Burnside was originally called Tommy Burnside. I have to agree, Frank suits the character better than Tommy. It was funny seeing Burnside grovelling or eating humble pie as he put it.
Seems to be a bit of confusion around the pilot and what passes for Series 1 Episode 1. So many characters have changed, even WPC Ackland’s victim hair in favour of the Lady Di look, even when Carver and Taffy are unchanged lol
Nice show. Nothing like it used to be. those were the days and the cops could smoke in the police station. good show. did you know Tommy Burnside became Frank Burnside and he took up the post of DI when Galloway left.
Thatcher's London Police and Crooks!One of the Best UK Series Ever Women were a little despised in this period but no more in the later decades. Bob Cryer 's First coming. I realized that by watching this Show that burgling ad crooks dominates more than Law Enforcement :Police was weak whilst its not the same in America where Law Enforcement is tough and harsh.
That's how people spoke back then when communities were closer. Yep, in those days, 'community' meant the people in your local area not some silly reference to a specific demographic or group within a population. Even if my sexuality, ethnicity, religion or whatever is something in common with someone else, they are not part of my community unless I know them or know of them specifically and live local to me.
Erik Stone Did you know the BBC made a joke out of it by having someone dressed up as a Policeman and another dressed up as a PCSO? The Policeman told the PCSO he was just pretending to be a Policeman and that he wasn't even a Policewoman. Before sending him to prison! He also pointed out he is actually a Policeman whereas on The Bill the two actors in the original open sequence were just pretending to be officers.
I think the makers of the bill had to change Tommy to Frank Burnside as there was someone at the Met called Tommy Burnside. In the late 80s Christopher Ellison and his CID colleagues were funny as hell off set whenever we saw them on location in NW London.
I used to watch this regularly, I remember an episode where June Ackland had her bra ripped off, exposing her bra, can anyone remember the name of that episode?
These wonderful cop shows remind me of my life in London before multi culturalism drove me to emigrate...I miss You my beloved country...but I could not take anymore
Ponce is the correct spelling. As well as the answer below, which is correct, it can also mean to take stuff for free as a verb, and if you take stuff for free you are a ponce. Derogatory nickname.
As good as when I watched it first time round in the 80's. So well written, very nearly a "fly on the wall" documentry feel to it. A program you can really lose yourself in. 10 out of 10!
With a bit of luck it'll piss down with rain and keep a few of the buggers at home 😂
Early bill had a more realistic feel to it like you were watching real coppers
Thanks 🙏
Dare I say , when the Police had the respect of the public
Shout out from Australia 🇦🇺
"glad too se your nose job has been a success Bobby" "oi Bob your have too give me the name of your tailor, I'll go around there and kick he's windows in" Burnside 😂......
I didn't remember seeing Burnside pop up in the original series! Great to see him and Galloway interacting.
Frank Burnside's long lost identical twin brother Tommy🤣🤣🤣Definitely not Frank Burnside, no way he would beg like the way he did to Galloway over his snout.
I like this show, if people dont like it, then simply dont watch it, but dont ruin it for the others that do enjoy the show, there a alot of things to watch on youtube, you can always change it, im sorry to be so blunt, but it is only common sense, im from the states so watching shows from here or aussie, i really enjoy because they are different then the ones here.
Well said, Patricia. I've watched this from the start, before I moved to Thailand from the UK. Don Beech is my hero!
If Americans grew up with this series they would have more respect for the Police.
This is a truly remarkable series...from day one to the final episode ...dynamic all the way!
First time I've heard this one ' You're as much use as a one-legged man in an arse kicking contest ' LOL really..
It’s quite a common phrase, though you probably wouldn’t hear it on telly these days.
Thanks so much for posting.
This is actually Episode 1. It looks like all the episodes on this channel are off by one because they mistakenly called the pilot episode 1.
Excellent show.
Same time frame as the Sweeney and Life on Mars. All Ford Cortinas and DS Burnside. We love it.
Wasn’t Life On Mars set in the early ‘70s? The Bill is set in the mid ‘80s.
@@Sailorsega The Bill started in 1983.
DI Galloway drove a Ford Cortina which he traded for an early 80’s Vauxhall which they were all driving around then.
Ha ha ha! .. D.S Burnside.. what a character!!
In Australia you never see police walking suburban beats. They only drive around in cars or going thr the drive thr at Maccas .
Australian suburbs are too low density. You do see it in central Melbourne.
I always remember the later episodes where DI Burnside's favourite phrase was "You're nicked!!" spoken with venom.
I so want more series please please
Taffy was a funny fella in the beginning. He became a miserable got later on.
A policeman's lot is not a happy one.
Welcome frank Burnside's first episode 😀
Tommy Burnside
@@lightwalker9879 He became Frank Burnside later on.
is it just me or does cryer look like he was born old?
I watched this back in 2012 when just 14 years old its amazing show?
Goodness, I didn't realise Brownlow had been in the show since the beginning!
According to Imdb.com wooden top went to air in August 16 1983 as a pilot & the first episode (this one) was 5 August 1984. If you go to either Imdb.com or download the IMDb app & search the bill you can find every person who appeared & how many episodes they were in, good app to get.
I didn’t expect Reg Hollis to show up so soon. That was a nice surprise.
Thanks for posting.
So Frank Burnside was originally called Tommy Burnside. I have to agree, Frank suits the character better than Tommy. It was funny seeing Burnside grovelling or eating humble pie as he put it.
Seems to be a bit of confusion around the pilot and what passes for Series 1 Episode 1. So many characters have changed, even WPC Ackland’s victim hair in favour of the Lady Di look, even when Carver and Taffy are unchanged lol
"Mister! Mister! Please Mister! Tell me you're doing!"
Lips don't even move
Good thing he didn’t answer. Otherwise he would enter the endless loop of “...but why?”
Cute tot!
Nice show. Nothing like it used to be. those were the days and the cops could smoke in the police station. good show. did you know Tommy Burnside became Frank Burnside and he took up the post of DI when Galloway left.
brill love it
Love it so real
Old Burnside had a mouth on him.
As much charm as a fish mongers wife.
Is it me or does PC Edwards look like Paul McCartney?
Bradley Smith He did play him on stage in 1984!
I thought the same too too, like maybe it is him 😂😂
Great viewing :-)
Thatcher's London Police and Crooks!One of the Best UK Series Ever
Women were a little despised in this period but no more in the later decades.
Bob Cryer 's First coming.
I realized that by watching this Show that burgling ad crooks dominates more than Law Enforcement :Police was weak whilst its not the same in America where Law Enforcement is tough and harsh.
amazing how the quality of the scripts got worse as the years went on
Everyone’s “son”, “sonny” or “sunshine” lol
That's how people spoke back then when communities were closer. Yep, in those days, 'community' meant the people in your local area not some silly reference to a specific demographic or group within a population. Even if my sexuality, ethnicity, religion or whatever is something in common with someone else, they are not part of my community unless I know them or know of them specifically and live local to me.
one thing you gotta give galloway points for, how often do you hear burnside actually say please?
In This Clip, From 48:10 To 49:44, It Was "The Bill" Video Close From October 16, 1984.
You do realise people find these incredibly annoying?
Why was burnsides first name changed from tommy to frank in later episodes
Because at the time there was a real Tommy Burnside in the Met police force.
He played a different character.
I love this show.
Does anyone know who plays the harpsichord in the theme at the end? It is crazy great!
During the opening sequence to the plodding feet: who does the male coppers eyes belong to?
It looks like Reg Hollis. I wonder if it is him.
@@Sailorsega it might be but I'm not sure.
In This Clip, From 0:08 To 0:52, It Was "The Bill" Video Open From October 16, 1984.
Erik Stone Did you know the BBC made a joke out of it by having someone dressed up as a Policeman and another dressed up as a PCSO? The Policeman told the PCSO he was just pretending to be a Policeman and that he wasn't even a Policewoman. Before sending him to prison! He also pointed out he is actually a Policeman whereas on The Bill the two actors in the original open sequence were just pretending to be officers.
Have you forgotten to upload anymore episodes of #TheBill?
#BringBackTheBill
I think the makers of the bill had to change Tommy to Frank Burnside as there was someone at the Met called Tommy Burnside. In the late 80s Christopher Ellison and his CID colleagues were funny as hell off set whenever we saw them on location in NW London.
When did Burnside's name change from Tom to Frank?
Yeah i just noticed that, maybe it was a nickname or the script writers cocked up
When he became a series regular. It was changed due to there being a real Tommy Burnside in the Met
when did Tommy become Frank Burnside
54 secs in you can hear him hit the lepell mic :P
where did Tom Burnside come from? i always knew the character as Frank
Original name was Tommy Burnside, but had to be changed as there was a Tommy Burnside in the met at the time
How long after Quadrophenia was this?
MICKEY MOUSE PERSON IS A SPECIAL ACTOR AND MAYBE WRITER AND DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER !!!
What does Ol' mean?
It's short for old
why has the DI got 2 black eyes lol
I really like this show. But, I wish there was translation...those accents are difficult to understand what they are saying.
Is English not your first language, then? I live on the other side of the planet and I can understand it.
@@Sailorsega actually Klingon is my first language.
I used to watch this regularly, I remember an episode where June Ackland had her bra ripped off, exposing her bra, can anyone remember the name of that episode?
So she wore 2 bras?
These wonderful cop shows remind me of my life in London before multi culturalism drove me to emigrate...I miss You my beloved country...but I could not take anymore
You're s o full of shit..that city had been amazingly cosmopolitan l o n g before this bland series was produced
Ya daft racist
Good riddance.
So you took your sorry sagging arse and impinged on someone else's culture. The irony will be lost on you.
Multi culturism ?
What do You mean by that ?
Not bad
This is actually Episode 1.
send the foot patrol in
Whats a citizens arrest?????
Aniq Fouzoli A A citizens arrest is. if i myself see you doing something wrong i can arrest you and take you to the police station.
Whats a ponc???
+Aniq Fouzoli (1) A pimp or (2) a gay person.
Ponce is the correct spelling. As well as the answer below, which is correct, it can also mean to take stuff for free as a verb, and if you take stuff for free you are a ponce. Derogatory nickname.
Now I know why I have a fetish for police women's feet that has got me arrested so many times! They always let me out eventually though, sigh.
I've watched the first two episodes and I do not know how this could be one of the longest running series. It is terribly boring!