Bill bosses drop biggest hint yet cop drama WILL return after 14 years off-screen as fans discover big clue

THE Bill bosses have dropped the biggest hint yet for the police drama’s return to screens.

Having debuted in 1983, the long-running ITV show ended in 2010 after 27 years.

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Over a decade later, the show has seemingly hinted at a possible return.

The program’s “official Facebook page” updated its profile picture and cover picture – the first change in over eight years.

Fans have been getting excited about the possibilities of a potential comeback for The bill.

One wrote: “Whoa what is going on here??

“Is The bill coming back? Finally something decent to watch for a change!”

Another added: “Bring it back. Watched quite a few episodes over Christmas.

“Love The bill.”

A third remarked: “Does that mean it’s coming back?”

While a fourth commented: “Premium watches bring it back.”

There have been reports in recent years that The Bill will return in some form.

Back in 2021, The Sun told how Graham Cole, Trudie Goodwin and Mark Wingett, who starred in the original drama, were in talks with the team behind a planned comeback.

Long-time EastEnders writer and Holby City creator Tony McHale is said to be in discussions to adapt the new story.

The Sun understood that the series would be called Sun Hill after police station in the original run.

In the following year, a different direction was suggested for a hypothetical reboot.

Crime dramas on ITVX

Crime drama fans have a wide range of choices on ITVX – here’s a selection of some of the shows available to binge.

• Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise star Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
• The beast must die: This series follows a mother’s grief over her son who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake’s novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
• Red eyes: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, mostly set during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to be solved, the heroes must work quickly to get to the truth.
• The Twelve: This Australian drama was originally broadcast as a mini-series in 2022, with episodes released in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the series was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars as lawyer Brett Colby.
• Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.

The Sun told how UKTV was in the early stages of developing a new version of the show.

A TV insider said: “In the minds of many producers and executives, The bill is a drama just sitting around waiting to be rebooted.

“It’s a simple format, but one that attracted a loyal following army of followers who would be happy to see it return.

“No doubt any new incarnation would be adapted to make it attract a whole new generation to the show.”

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