The Bill - Light Duties [Opening Theme Tune, Ad Caps And End Credits] [1988 - season 4]

[@MechanicManLee]

The bass in this version hits heavy.

[@RitchieRosson]

1:37 that keyboard solo is so good!

[@timthatcher6131]

I would always reference this keyboard solo in discussions with friends about The Bill but would then be met with blank stares and a “what the fxxk you on about “

[@RitchieRosson]

@@timthatcher6131 Haha! Keep up the good fight.

[@ianbegley4535]

God, I remember recording every episode of The Bill for my Dad for when he returned home from work. I won't even mention the times I forgot :/

[@yuenkentsang9446]

I remember decent programmes back then.

[@HSimon1981]

of all the Bill themes they had for the time the show was on this was my favourite theme by far

[@scottpeacock5492]

My favourite itv police drama of the 1980's 90's and early 2000's, The actor Colin Bluemenau who played P.C Edwards lived in a village of Ashwell in North Hertfordshire where i use to live and would regularly bump into him on my walks as he had a horse stable in his field and would regularly be seen riding his horse.

[@KittyKatt_Luna80s]

I liked the sounds of the police radio mixed with the music, plus the credits showing Carver and Ackland's feet walking up the pavement was a classic.

[@nisha7572]

When this was on it meant it was my bedtime. Also I still get this theme in my head when I walk behind people officers

[@josephm8292]

This was the show back in the day! Now The News has caught up, unbeatable drama.

[@JR-um9ni]

I love this tune 😂

[@johnantoine5492]

my favourite the bill i really miss it very much

[@flexarnn]

This is making me have a giggle

[@fietehermans9903]

Then I know who sent you here😆

[@yuenkentsang9446]

Days no smartphones so good

[@herschell64]

These are the titles I remember

[@emilyjaneleightonporter3079]

Love the original theme tune shame they had to change it its been axed now such a bloody shame

[@lewis72]

This isn't the original theme tune, it's this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKvZm6Sinsp5ms0

[@brothermohdhanif375]

I feel so cool listen this

[@David-h4z2s]

Burnside Running The Manor Great Day's Of The Bill.

[@fransuke12]

2:02 Didn't know that Stan Lee did the sounds back then. 😁

[@saintniccage2818]

Shocked he didn't steal any characters from the bill like he did for 90% of his life.....100 plus clones but its OK he made spiderman

[@elsieseeta]

❤😮

[@PeterZeeke]

"EE's got a shoo-ah!"

[@lea6555]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bodieofci5418]

Fire Chief Boden of Station 51 looking very young in this :)

[@locomotivelloyd2323]

With a better and his original accent 😆 Eammon Walker is fab in Chicago Fire, but just as fab when doing British TV

[@warwatch]

Light dooties

[@christopherdunn4968]

My mate buck loved the bill

[@leoboyle]

Probably not as inspirational or influential as "C.H.i.P.s" was for me, but in the U.K., after "Juliet Bravo", "Cats Eyes" and "Dempsey and Makepeace", we had "The Bill". Of course, it ended up being a bit like "East Enders", with every British Actor having either starred in the show or had a cameo or walk-on role in the series. However, in the early years of the series, the concept of it was so good and the acting so realistic that many people felt they were watching as much close to a true-life Police documentary as could be possible. The series started when I was still living in London and used to the Metropolitan Police, and not living far away from the Peel Centre in Hendon (A.K.A. The Hendon Police College), I still considered being a PC as a job, so I thought it would be useful to watch the series sometimes. The drama was very serious and gritty, but many real life officers enjoyed the show, too. I think watched it less, as time went on and the nature of Policing has changed a bit since then, so even watching the early episodes seems like a time capsule and less contemporary than it was at the time.

[@Fukuoyu]

Sod off.

[@KmT81]

I didnt know the Bill ,Im French and I went ot England for summer holidays . I began to watch the Show only last year in 2022 by Season 23 because I was before watching London's Burning and I saw Sam Callis filmography,so I wanted to see his role as a Policeman.Great Actor,I saw all series 23,24 and later,I wanted to see series 18 for the 20th Anniversary(2002-2022)and Im now on Series 19 which I watch twice a week. I m also watching the early series,im now on series 5. As you're saying realistic for its documentary filming style with great Actors especially Eammon Walker (88-89)who found success in Hollywood thanks to the prison series OZ. I think the earlier series 80s and 90s were more professional,serious but cooler and funny ambiance between colleagues but you didnt see chacters personal lives ,when they go home etc.... There was no romance stories whilst the latter seasons,from the late 90s,all the things change,there is more hypocrisy and rivalry,betrayal ,secret romance ,cold ambiance,gossips. WPCs in the 80s wore straight skirts but had no whislt they had pants and boots from the early 90s to the end of the show but in the 80s and 90s ,no Cppoer had a baton .Through the decades,many characters come and leave and they're all interesting.This show is one of the best British Crime Series with its realistic plots .

[@binghamguevara6814]

“You’re nicked”!

[@daveyr5462]

I miss the old police uniforms. Now it's obnoxious yellow hi-viz coats. It's hard to tell if it's a courier or a cop.

[@MechanicManLee]

Davey R England doesn’t have cops. We have police officers, we’re not American.

[@eclectica1]

@@MechanicManLee Oooh, the pedant game is strong with this one.

[@jmckendry84]

It really isn't that hard.

[@RevealedFilms]

@@MechanicManLee it’s colloquialism we can use it how we want. You understand what it meant therefore it’s applicable in the UK 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

[@IrateGamingZealot]

@@MechanicManLee The second ever episode of The Bill is entitled "Funny Ol' Business - Cops & Robbers".

[@rajeevpaltrow8728]

The original theme tune was so much better

[@KmT81]

For its period yes but I do prefer the latter Themes late 90s and especially the 2000s,the beat was hitting.

[@andrewadcock8449]

andy paske of landscape hear the odd Einstein i go go creep in here and there

[@cteasdale1979]

BCC where going to have the bill

[@cteasdale1979]

True

[@jasonmackintosh6075]

Lol 😂

[@10ksubswithoutavideo78]

They need to remake this

[@bletheringfool]

They are on uktv

[@Eltonlaleham]

I so hated the year 1988 I turned 19 years of age and had been, out of school 3 whole years and had no job

[@johnking5174]

Thatchers Britain

[@gman7038]

Why does this tune actually sound like the police? Can someone explain that musically to me please?

[@TheBillABCTV]

The theme turn for The Bill in 1988 to 1997 was Overkill which was the 1988 style. The original Overkill tune was on The Bill from 1984 to 1987.

[@christopherdrennan7832]

Do u have anymore openings and closings of the bill ? If so plz upload.

[@TheBillABCTV]

Christopher Drennan I will do more later date. It could be early 2016. I will see how I feel. Most likely early 2016.

[@TheBillABCTV]

Christopher Drennan I will do one double The Bill ones as well.

[@TheBillABCTV]

Christopher Drennan I have done 2 more from Series 4 mate.

[@mobrown7594]

I used to get so pissed off when I heard this intro at 8pm lol

[@sabbathrbest2655]

Is the bill theme tune jazz-funk?

[@TheBillABCTV]

No it isn't. The 1988 to 1997 Overkill Version this is.

[@HybridAssassins]

ch000000000000n

[@redstreak45cat36]

what the fuck kind of instrument was that?

[@bridey8666]

Keyboard probably

[@dogandcrow8479]

Got it hear the original eight four theme, its utter rubbish

[@AncientÓCléirigh]

Zero oscar