The Bill set to RETURN to screens as UKTV announce fans can stream classic episodes of the police drama during the coronavirus lockdown
The Bill fans have been sent into a tailspin as the beloved police drama is set to return to screens during the coronavirus lockdown.
UKTV announced on Thursday the first five series of the show will be released online for fans to binge, 10 years after the series was axed by ITV.
Many fans rushed to Twitter to share their delight at news they could enjoy The Bill once again, as the country remains in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s back! The Bill fans have been sent into a tailspin as the beloved police drama is set to return to screens during the coronavirus lockdown
UKTV tweeted the news to fans, revealing the first five series would be available on their streaming service from 1st May.
The tweet read: ‘Your favourite stories. Your favourite characters. Your favourite theme tune. The first five series of #TheBill are coming exclusively to UKTV Play on May 1st.’
Die-hard fans of the show were quick to share their delight that they could binge the series again.
Some were particularly thrilled to learn that UKTV were planning to release even more series of The Bill in the coming months,
Exciting: UKTV announced on Thursday the first five series of the show will be released online for fans to binge, 10 years after the series was axed by ITV
Over the moon: Die-hard fans of the show were quick to share their delight that they could binge the series again
The Bill first aired on screens in 1983 and ran for a staggering 26 series and more than 2000 episodes.
Based on the lives of a group of police officers, it’s also known for being the birthplace of many beloved actors, including Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, David Tennant and Russell Brand.
At its peak The Bill attracted more than 10 million viewers, but ratings began to dwindle in late 2009 when it was moved to a post-watershed slot to allow for gritter storylines.
In March 2010, ITV announced that the Bill had been axed after 26 years on air, and its final episode aired on 31st August of that year.
The series has remained popular in later years, with reruns on numerous channels.
Iconic: The Bill first aired on screens in 1983 and ran for a staggering 26 series and more than 2000 episodes, before it was axed in 2010