Series 20-(2004)

Series 20 of British television drama The Bill was broadcast from 7 January until 30 December 2004. The series consisted of 96 episodes, and saw the conclusion of the long-running storyline involving the absconding of PC Des Taviner, who was believed to have been killed in an explosion in a Gas Tower, but managed to escape from the wreckage. 
Storylines featured in this season include the departure of PC Cathy Bradford, after being uncovered as the murderer of Tanya Kane; the return of PC Des Taviner, who kidnaps PC Cameron Tait at gunpoint after discovering that his baby girl died whilst in Cameron's care; the departure of PC Nick Klein into witness protection after becoming the prime target of crime boss Dennis Weaver; the return of ill-fated ex-sergeant Don Beech, who concocts an elaborate plan to break out of prison and reclaim a haul of stolen diamonds; the death of PC Kerry Young at the hands of the Sun Hill sniper, who turns out to be none other than PC Gabriel Kent; and a long-running storyline involving the arrival of a crime family, the Radfords, who have history with DC Rob Thatcher - whose father died after being shot by Len Radford during a security van raid.
As a celebration of the show's 21st anniversary, a special weekend of programmes were broadcast on UKTV Gold, including a special mocku-mentary which featured cast members, past and present, mulling over their time at Sun Hill during a quiet afternoon in the custody suite; as well several 'classic' episodes, past and present. ITV marked the anniversary with a special episode, which saw DCI Jack Meadows take a week's holiday to attend former DS Ted Roach's funeral - but, after suspecting Roach may have been murdered, he teams up with former Sergeants Alec Peters and Bob Cryer to find out the truth.
==Arrivals ==
PC Andrea Dunbar-Office Politics-Episode 197 
PC Lance Powell (Rookies and Professionals-Episode 210) 
Laura Bryant (Rogue Tourist-Episode 214)  
Sgt. Mark Rollins (The Tunnel Pt. 1-Episode 219) 
PC Steve Hunter (The Start of a Problem-Episode 224)
DI Rowanne Morell (An Eye for an Eye-Episode 244) 
DC Suzie Sim (The Pocket Cop-Episode 246) 
PC Roger Valentine (Old Timer-Episode 257) 
PC Amber Johannsen (Beginner's Luck-Episode 264) 
PC Leela Kapoor (The Perfect Alibi Part 3-Episode 268)
==​Departures ==
DC Brandon Kane-resigns after Cathy Bradford is brought to justice-Dawn Morning Light Part 2 
DCI Andrew Ross-succeeded by DI Rowanne Morrell-Heartstrings 
DC Eva Sharpe-accepts a transfer to MIT after being bullied by DI Neil Manson-Office Politics-Episode 197
PC Nick Klein-entered into witness protection to escape from Dennis Weaver-Episode 206 
Polly Page-resigns after being warned not to pursue private investigations-Episode 206 
PC Cathy Bradford-imprisoned for the murders of Tanya Kane and Max Wyatt-Episode 206 
Ex-DS Don Beech-escapes after forging an elaborate plan to break free from prison-Episode 216
PC Cameron Tait-returns to Australia after breakup with PC Kerry Young-Episode 230 
PC Kerry Young-shot by Gabriel David Kent-Episode 255 
DS Debbie McAllister-resigns to spend time with her son Andrew-Episode 259  
DC Rob Thatcher-shot dead by S019 after shooting Irene Radford-Episode 273
==Episodes ==
1. Trust Means Nothing-Episode 181 
2. The Apple & the Tree-Episode 182-Guest Appearance of PC Polly Page
3. KIDNAP & RANSOM PART 1-Episode 183 
4. DAWN MORNING LIGHT PART 2-Episode 184-Last Appearances of DC Brandon Kane & PC Cathy Bradford
5. Saving Skin-Episode 185 
6. Grave Error-Episode 186-Return of PC Des Taviner 
7. Shaken Part 1-Episode 187
8. Devastation & Remorse Part 2-Episode 188
9. Forgiveness Part 3-Episode 189 
10. CAREER RUINING SECRETS-Episode 190
11. Betrayal-Episode 191
12. Running with Scissors-Episode 192
13. Heartstrings-Episode 193-Last Appearance of DCI Andrew Ross
14. New Year's Resolutions-Episode 194-Return of PS Polly Page 
15. INTRIGUE-Episode 195
16. Don't Bring Me Down-Episode 196
17. OFFICE POLITICS-Episode 197-Final Appearance of DC Eva Sharpe & First Appearance of PC Andrea Dunbar 
18. RETURN OF THE DAMNED PART 1-Episode 198 
19. END OF THE ROAD PART 2-Episode 199-Final Appearance of PC Des Taviner 
20. DRIVE ON BY PART ONE-Episode 200 
21. DRIVE ON BY PART TWO-Episode 201
22. CROCODILE TEARS-Episode 202
23. CROSS WIRES-Episode 203
24. SMOKING GUN PART 1-Episode 204-​Jim Carver is Promoted to DC
25. SMOKING GUN PART 2-​Episode 205
'26. SETTLE THE SCORE-Episode 206-'Final Appearances of PC Nick Klein & PS Polly Page & Guest Appearance Of Cathy Bradford
27. NEEDING A FRIEND-Episode 207 
28. A TIME AND A PLACE PART 1-Episode 208 
29. A TIME AND A PLACE PART 2-Episode 209
30. ROOKIES & PROFESSIONALS-Episode 210-''First Appearances of PC Lance Powell & CPS Lawyer Jonathan Fox
31. SMOKING DEMONS-Episode 211-Return of Ex-DS Don Beech 
32. RELIABLE INFORMATION-Episode 212
33. THE CAUTIOUS APPROACH-Episode 213 
34. ROGUE TOURIST-Episode 214-First Appearance Of Laura Bryant 
35. ROBBERY ACT II-Episode 215
36. NEMESIS-Episode 216-Final Appearance Of  Ex-DS Don Beech 
37. TAKING FLAK-Episode 217 
38. GAME OVER-Episode 218 
39. THE TUNNEL PART 1-​Episode 219-First Appearance Of CO19 Sgt. Mark Rollins 
40. THE TUNNEL PART 2-Episode 220 
41. TWISTING THE TRUTH-Episode 221 
42. INSENSITIVITY PART 1-Episode 222
43. INSENSITIVITY PART 2-Episode 223-Sheelagh Murphy is Promoted to PC & Laura Bryant Leaves 
44. THE START OF A PROBLEM-Episode 224-First Appearance Of PC Steve Hunter 
45. PUPPYWALKING-Episode 225 
46. SECOND STRIKE PART 1-​Episode 226
47. SECOND STRIKE PART 2-Episode 227 
48. JIGSAW PUZZLE-Episode 228 
49. BLIND DETECTION-Episode 229 
50. THE RAPTURE-Episode 230-Final Appearance Of PC Cameron Tait 
51. CAUSE AND EFFECT-Episode 231 
52. BITE THE BULLET PART 1-Episode 232-Gary Best is Promoted to Acting DC 
53. BITE THE BULLET PART 2-Episode 233 
54. ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE FENCE-Episode 234
55. A SOLEMN SONG-Episode 235 
56. HOPE-Episode 236 
57. HAPPILY EVER AFTER-Episode 237 
58. IN TOO DEEP PART 1-Episode 238 
59. ONLY FOOLS & COPPERS PART 2-Episode 239 
60. LUCK OF THE DRAW PART 3-Episode 240
61. DESPERATION-Episode 241
62. SUICIDAL THOUGHTS-Episode 242
63. TRANSCENDENCE-Episode 243 
64. AN EYE FOR AN EYE-Episode 244-First Episode For DI Rowanne Morell 
65. ACTING WITH CAUTION-Episode 245
'66. THE POCKET COP-Episode 246-'First Appearance Of DC Suzie Sim 
67. SOME BRIGHTER DAYS-Episode 247 
68. LAST ORDERS-Episode 248-Guest Appearances of Bob Cryer & Alec Peters 
69. ULTERIOR MOTIVE-Episode 249 
70. HEARTLESS-​Episode 250 
71. WHAT GOES AROUND...-Episode 251 
72. GOING NATIVE-Episode 252 
73. FRIENDLY FIRE PART 1-Episode 253 
74. FRIENDLY FIRE PART 2-Episode 254-Final Appearance Of PC Kerry Young 
75. THE STARTING GRID-Episode 255
76. LONG OVERDUE-Episode 256
77. OLD TIMER-Episode 257-First Appearance Of PC Roger Valentine
78. PLAYING WITH FIRE-Episode 258 
79. WHERE LOYALTIES LIE-Episode 259-Final Appearance Of DS Debbie McAllister 
80. NOT THE REAL THING-Episode 260 
81. LONG BURIED SECRETS-Episode 261
82. MEXICAN STAND-OFF-Episode 262 
83. CLOSER TO HOME-Episode 263 
84. BEGINNER'S LUCK-Episode 264-First Appearance Of PC Amber Johannsen 
85. CLOSING THE BOOK-Episode 265 
86. SALVATION-Episode 266 
87. A DIFFERENT KIND OF JUSTICE (Part 1)-Episode 267
88. THE PERFECT ALIBI-(Part 2)-Episode 268-First Appearance of PC Leela Kapoor 
89. ANYTHING FOR A DIME PART 3-Episode 269
90. AN UNWANTED DEATH PART 4-Episode 270 
91. ONE RULE FOR ONE-Episode 271 
92. BUST PART 1-Episode 272 
93. RETURN OF THE GANG QUEEN PART 2-Episode 273-Final Appearance Of DC Rob Thatcher 
94. THE COLD WINTER BLUES-Episode 274