Episode No. | Series | |
287 | 1990x100 |
Episode Chronology:
Start With The Whistle is the 287th episode of The Bill.
Sgt. Penny has to make important decisions after being positively breathalysed at Barton Street. As he prepares to face criminal charges for drink driving, his temporary replacement starts at Sun Hill. After the court case Penny decides to resign for health reasons.
Credits[]
Main cast
- Eric Richard as Sgt. Cryer
- Roger Leach as Sgt. Penny
- Jeff Stewart as P.C. Hollis
- Tom Butcher as P.C. Loxton
- Colin Alldridge as P.C. Young
- Andrew Paul as P.C. Quinnan
- Graham Cole as P.C. Stamp
- Seeta Indrani as W.P.C. Datta
- Vikki Gee-Dare as W.P.C. Ford
- Lynne Miller as W.P.C. Marshall
- Trudie Goodwin as W.P.C. Ackland
- Natasha Williams as W.P.C. French
- Ben Roberts as Ch. Insp. Conway
- Peter Ellis as Ch. Supt. Brownlow
- Larry Dann as Sgt. Peters
- Roland Oliver as Sgt. Corrie
Guest cast
- D.I. Dewhurst - Stephen Churchett
- Sgt. Tanner - Terry John
- P.C. Skinner - Nick Reed
- S.L.O. - Freddie Lees
- Doctor - Paul Williamson
- Wendy Penny - Janette Legge
- Shopkeeper - Freddie Stuart
- Solicitor - Michael Buffong
- Client - Andy Laycock
- Magistrate - Margaret Stallard
- Clerk - David Trevena
- C.P.S. Solicitor - David Riley
First appearance of Sgt. Joseph Corrie (Roland Oliver).

Sgt. Corrie with the relief in the opening scene to the episode.
Final regular appearance of Sgt. Tom Penny (Roger Leach). He returns with a guest appearance in Start To Finish.
Part 2 of One For The Road.