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Quiz about The Actors Of The Bill
Quiz about The Actors Of The Bill

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.
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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
1245
Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (4/10), Guest 37 (5/10), Guest 86 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Before becoming Superintendent Tom Chandler, Steven Hartley had a small part in "The Bill" as - what? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the actor who played PC Eddie Santini?

Answer: (both names please)
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


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


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.)
Question 6 of 10
6. What is the connection between the actors Martin Marquez, Andrew Mackintosh, Tony Scannell and Clara Salaman? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many "Carry On..." films did Larry Dann (Sgt. Alec Peters) appear in before appearing in "The Bill"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these British actors/celebrities guest starred in "The Bill" prior to 1994? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Three of the following joined 'The Bill' in 1995, and one left that year. Which one left? Hint


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



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Most Recent Scores
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
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 81: 4/10
Oct 04 2024 : Guest 144: 10/10

Score Distribution

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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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