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The Actors Of "The Bill" Trivia Quiz

Yes it is I, Mr. Rude, with another excellent quiz - this time about some of the actors who have made a great show even greater!

A multiple-choice quiz by Mr. Rude. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Mr. Rude

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
101,134

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1247

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (6/10), Guest 23 (10/10), Guest 51 (4/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Before becoming Superintendent Tom Chandler, Steven Hartley had a small part in "The Bill" as - what? Hint

An un-named desk sergeant

A security guard

A conman

A banker

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the actor who played PC Eddie Santini?

Answer: (both names please)

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Question 3 of 10

3. DS Don Beech and DCI Frank Burnside have both starred in spin-offs of "The Bill", - "Beech is Back" and "Burnside". Who played them, respectively? Hint

Ray Ashcroft and Clive Wood

Gregory Donaldson and Peter Ellis

Russell Boulter and Philip Whitchurch

Billy Murray and Christopher Ellison

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before he was chosen as DS Chris Deakin, Shaun Scott was turned down for the role of a villain because... Hint

he had blonde hair

he was too small

he had a broken thumb

he was late for the audition

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played DC/DI Liz Rawton?

Answer: (both names please - initials L.D - the name does not have a second d init.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the connection between the actors Martin Marquez, Andrew Mackintosh, Tony Scannell and Clara Salaman? Hint

They have all made appearances in "EastEnders" prior to 2003

None of these actors have stayed in the show for more than three years

They all started working on "The Bill" in 1997

They have all played Detective Sergeants

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many "Carry On..." films did Larry Dann (Sgt. Alec Peters) appear in before appearing in "The Bill"? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these British actors/celebrities guest starred in "The Bill" prior to 1994? Hint

Roger Lloyd-Pack

Denise Van Outen

Tony Booth

Liz Smith

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Question 9 of 10

9. Three of the following joined 'The Bill' in 1995, and one left that year. Which one left? Hint

Philip Whitchurch

Billy Murray

Andrea Mason

Russell Boulter

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two characters in "The Bill" have actors which share the same surname? Hint

DI Alex Cullen and DC Mickey Webb

DI Sally Johnston and DC Viv Martella

DI Roy Galloway and DC Jim Carver

DI Chris Deakin and DC "Tosh" Lines

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 11 2024 : Guest 81: 6/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 23: 10/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 51: 4/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 37: 5/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 86: 6/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 178: 10/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 81: 5/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 138: 10/10
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 109: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before becoming Superintendent Tom Chandler, Steven Hartley had a small part in "The Bill" as - what?

Answer: A security guard

It is interesting (well I think so) to note that the majority of characters in "The Bill" have actually appeared in guest roles before being taken on as permanent characters.

2. What is the name of the actor who played PC Eddie Santini?

Answer: Michael Higgs

Michael Higgs played the bad cop who was eventually shot dead by a gang of thugs. He went on to appear in 'EastEnders' as the local mobster.

3. DS Don Beech and DCI Frank Burnside have both starred in spin-offs of "The Bill", - "Beech is Back" and "Burnside". Who played them, respectively?

Answer: Billy Murray and Christopher Ellison

Although all of these men have played characters in "The Bill", it is only Billy Murray and Chris Ellison who have starred in their on series.

4. Before he was chosen as DS Chris Deakin, Shaun Scott was turned down for the role of a villain because...

Answer: he had blonde hair

The producers then believed that the stereotypical villain should always have dark hair. Scott was later hired as DS Deakin, who later replaced Sally Johnston as DI.

5. Who played DC/DI Liz Rawton?

Answer: Libby Davison

In my opinion, the greatest detective ever to grace our screens, Liz Rawton, was played by Libby Davison, who still makes occasional appearances as a DI.

6. What is the connection between the actors Martin Marquez, Andrew Mackintosh, Tony Scannell and Clara Salaman?

Answer: They have all played Detective Sergeants

Martin Marquez played DS Pearce, Andrew Mackintosh played DS Greig, Clara Salaman played DS Stanton and Tony Scannell played DS Roach.

7. How many "Carry On..." films did Larry Dann (Sgt. Alec Peters) appear in before appearing in "The Bill"?

Answer: 4

Sgt. Peters was stabbed on duty, was moved "upstairs" and promptly disappeared from the series.

8. Which of these British actors/celebrities guest starred in "The Bill" prior to 1994?

Answer: Roger Lloyd-Pack

An actor who occaisionally crops up in "The Bill" playing various villains is Roger Lloyd-Pack, best known for playing Trigger from "only Fools and Horses" and Owen Newitt in "The Vicar of Dibley".

9. Three of the following joined 'The Bill' in 1995, and one left that year. Which one left?

Answer: Philip Whitchurch

While Philip Whitchurch left the series as Chf. Insp. Cato in 1995, the others all joined the series in 1995.

10. Which two characters in "The Bill" have actors which share the same surname?

Answer: DI Alex Cullen and DC Mickey Webb

DI Cullen's real name is Ged Simmons, while DC Webb's is Chris Simmons. Another set of actors who share a surname is Jaye Griffiths and Ciaran Griffiths aka DI Sally Johnston and PC Gary Best.

Source: Author Mr. Rude

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