The Bill - The Morning After - 09:00 am Saturday, March 21 on U&W

Graham Cole (Actor) .. PC Tony Stamp

John Bowler (Actor) .. PC Roger Valentine

Paul Prescott (Actor) .. George

Christopher Timothy (Actor) .. Jeff Phelps

Born: October 14, 1940 in Bala, north Wales

Best Known For: Being James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small.

Early-life: Born 14 October, 1940 in Bala, north Wales, the son of Andrew Timothy, an Army chaplain-turned-BBC announcer who was also the straightman on The Goon Show. He was brought up in Shrewsbury, bitten by the acting bug at an early age, and encouraged to take it up professionally by his father. Timothy trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, and claims he smelled of chips throughout his course due to a part-time job in a transport cafe.

Career: Parts in the films Othello (1965) and The Virgin Soldiers (1968) were followed by TV shows UFO, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and Van der Valk. In 1978, he landed the role of James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, becoming one of the most popular actors on British TV. The series returned in the early Nineties but Timothy later blamed it for typecasting him. He has narrated the hit docusoap Vets in Practice and can be seen in the BBC's daytime medical drama, Doctors, in which he plays Dr Brendan 'Mac' Maguire. He's also directed some episodes of the show and an edition of The Afternoon Play.

Quote: 'One of my favourite pastimes is watching good actors, working with them is even better. And to work with them as a team is a joy.'

Trivia: He has appeared as a guest on Radio 4's Just a Minute.

Lisa Maxwell (Actor) .. DI Samantha Nixon

Born: November 24, 1963 in London

Best Known For: The Bill and Loose Women.

Early-life: Born on November 24, 1963, in Elephant and Castle, London. She was raised by her mother Val, a solicitor's receptionist, after her father walked out on them; she met him again when she was 45. Thanks to her performances at the Italia Conti Stage School, she was encouraged to pursue a showbusiness career by her mum. At 11, she won a role in the stage production Annie, appeared in the TV drama Ballet Shoes and made the schools programme A Place Like Home.

Career: Maxwell's first big break came in the early 1980s, when she was picked to front youth programme No Limits. She also provided the voice of Kira in 1982's cult movie The Dark Crystal. A role in the film Remembrance followed, as did TV series Splash. She became a household name while appearing alongside Russ Abbot and Les Dennis in their comedy series. Her popularity led to her own show, and in 1993 she moved to America. Maxwell landed the role of Daphne in Frasier but, after criticising the scripts, was replaced by Jane Leeves. She returned to the UK where she worked on stage and appeared in In Deep, before joining The Bill as Sam Nixon in 2002. She has appeared as a regular contributor on Loose Women since 2009.

Quote: On working with Russ Abbott: 'They were happy, happy days. Just imagine this, you get up every morning and all you've got to do is go and play silly beggars.'

Trivia: Maxwell proposed to her partner Paul Jessup, on the traditional Leap Year Day (29 February 2012).

Patrick Robinson (Actor) .. DC Jacob Banks

Born: November 06, 1963 in London

Best Known For: Playing Ash in Casualty.

Early-life: Born in London on November 6, 1963, Patrick attended the South East London School Drama Group from the age of 14 to 19. He studied architecture at college for a year before leaving to join the Robert Stigwood Organisation as an office messenger. He then attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (Lamda).

Career: He spent four years with the Royal Shakespeare Company before leaving to join Casualty in 1990 to play charge nurse Martin 'Ash' Ashford. After leaving the series in 1996, he appeared in numerous stage productions and on TV in A Many Splintered Thing, The Bill, and Midsomer Murders. In February 2013, he returned to Casualty to reprise his role as Ash. After nearly 17 years away, the character returned as a doctor. In September 2013, Patrick became a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.

Quote: On returning to Casualty: 'It's fantastic to be back! Recreating a character that has moved on and changed so much is incredibly challenging and this feels like a totally new job.'

Trivia: He supports Arsenal. He turned down a trial with Southampton when he was 15 to attend drama classes.

Tim Faraday (Actor) .. Con Walker

Clare Foster (Actor) .. PC Millie Brown

Ali Bastian (Actor) .. PC Sally Armstrong

Rhea Bailey (Actor) .. PC Mel Ryder

Alex Walkinshaw (Actor) .. Sgt Dale Smith

Born: October 05, 1974 in Barking, Essex

Best Known For: Playing Smithy in The Bill.

Early-life: Alex Walkinshaw was born in Barking, Essex, on 5 October 1974. A keen swimmer as a child, he used to train five days a week and compete in various competitions, finding it helped his asthma. An energetic, extroverted child, he studied drama as an outlet for his creativity. After studying drama at his secondary school, Alex soon found he had a real talent and joined a Saturday drama class. Encouraged by his teachers, Alex was elated to be accepted into the Sylvia Young Theatre School and later the London Dance Studios.

Career: His first TV appearance was at the age of 12 as an extra in Grange Hill. From 1992 to 1993 he appeared in the sitcom Side by Side. He first appeared in The Bill as a guest star in 1992, 1993 and 1995, before joining as a regular cast member in 1999. He played PC Dale Smith, better known as 'Smithy'. He left the show in 2001, only to return in 2003 when his character was promoted to Sergeant. After a spell in Waterloo Road, Walkinshaw joined the cast of Casualty in 2012 as senior staff nurse Adrian Fletcher. He took his character to Holby City in August 2014.

Quote: On his move from Casualty to Holby City: 'I was really quite nervous when I first started, but everyone has been so welcoming and friendly that I feel my transition has been fairly smooth.'

Trivia: In 2007, he took part in The Weakest Link and won £9,450 for Essex-based charity called 'Kids in Need'.

Jason Barnett (Actor) .. CSE Eddie Olosunje

Bruce Byron (Actor) .. DC Terry Perkins

Sally Rogers (Actor) .. DC Jo Masters

Simon Sherlock (Actor) .. Harry Bourne

Elly Fairman (Actor) .. Annie Denniston

Duncan James (Actor) .. Dan Coleman

Born: April 07, 1978 in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Best Known For: Being a member of the boy band Blue.

Early-life: Duncan Matthew James Inglis was born on April 7, 1978 in Salisbury, Wiltshire. He was raised by his mother and grandparents as his father abandoned him before he was born. Duncan was educated at Dumpton School, Milldown School, Corfe Hills School and Sidmouth College. He played Dr Watson in Sherlock Holmes for Sidmouth Youth Theatre. Before finding fame, he worked as a Havenmate for Haven Holidays.

Career: In early 2000, James and Anthony Costa convinced Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe to form boy band Blue. The band found commercial success in the United Kingdom, as well as other countries, including Portugal, France, Australia and New Zealand. They achieved many top 10 and number one hits on the UK Singles Chart. The band went on hiatus in 2005 and James embarked on a solo career, although he failed to gain commercial success. After quitting his solo career in 2007, James turned to acting and appeared in a West End version of Chicago. He also made various TV appearances, including in an episode of The Bill, as a presenter of Grease: the School Musical and more. He came third on ITVs Dancing on Ice in 2007 and played a caricature of himself in Channel 4's Comedy Showcase, among other TV appearances. Blue made a comeback in 2011, representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest and going on to release their fourth studio album in 2013 as well as going on tour. In 2016, James began playing Ryan Knight in Hollyoaks.

Quote: 'I like all types of music, I respect people who are all-round entertainers like Robbie Williams and George Michael.'

Trivia: He has a daughter called Tianie-Finn who was born in 2005.

Matthew Bardsley (Writer)

Tim Leandro (Director)

Ciara McIlvenny (Producer)

The Bill: The Morning After

09:00 am - 10:00 am, Saturday, March 21 on U&W (25)

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