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PC Timothy Able was a character in The Bill from 1989 - 1990.
Probationer Timothy Able never really settled into life at Sun Hill. Born in Bromley, he was the youngest of three brothers, and had ambitions to 'work on the cars'. His mother worked in a sportswear shop, his father was a train driver. Whilst Able excelled at the physical side of the job, he failed to live up to his name when it came to taking statements and conducting interviews, a state of affairs that brought him into conflict with Inspector Christine Frazer who ordered him to undergo additional training in both alongside P.C. George Garfield. Despite this, he enjoyed the job. Even Chief Superintendent Brownlow said that his paperwork was good and his appearance was excellent. He only ever showed promise on one occasion when he got himself involved in a wages snatch whilst patrolling on a bicycle. He also dealt with a hostage situation in which the hostage taker was known to him. Tim believed that he did the right thing but he gave nearly everyone a heart attack, particularly Sgt. Alec Peters.
Able moved on quietly, no doubt at the recommendation of Sgt. Cryer who felt he had little sense of purpose and wasn't really cut out for a job in the force. He was replaced by P.C. Steve Loxton.
Service Record[]
- 1989 - Transferred to Sun Hill
- 1990 - Leaves Sun Hill
Notes[]
- Mark Haddigan, the actor who portrayed P.C. Timothy Able, was credited as a unnamed P.C. in the episode "No Shelter" before joining as a regular.
| Preceded by: None |
Sun Hill PC 1989-1990 |
Succeeded by: PC Steve Loxton |