THE BILL SET FOR
ANOTHER LIVE EPISODE (29/7/05)
From Digital Spy:
ITV
is planning another live episode of The Bill for September to coincide
with the broadcaster's 50th anniversary celebrations.
The 60-minute special will centre around an armed siege at Sun Hill police
station and will also mark the beginning of the downfall of PC
Gabriel Kent (Todd Carty).
"We have the sense that we have to go one better than a normal episode, and
we have the first live episode to top," series producer Alison Davies told Broadcast.
"The feeling was that there's no point in doing another one and playing it
safe. The unpredictable
experience of live television seemed to be the perfect tribute to the channel as
it celebrates 50 extraordinary years of broadcasting."
Corinne Hollingworth, Head of Drama for ITV said:
“We are really thrilled about the prospect of another live episode of The Bill.
It's one of our most popular shows and the added energy and excitement that a
live episode brings to the screen, will provide a real treat for our viewers.”
The first live
episode, aired in October 2003, peaked at 11 million viewers.