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The Bill•Season 2•Episode 1

Snouts and Red Herrings

7.1/10 · 46 votesNov 11, 1985

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

Amidst renovation chaos at Sun Hill, a new P.C., Abe Lyttleton, arrives a day early. He is Sun Hill's first black police officer, and although he is friendly and popular, his arrival is not appreciated by bigoted cop P.C. Pete Muswell. D.C. Dashwood recognises a

Directed byPeter Cregeen

Written byGeoff McQueen

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Episode Summary

"Snouts and Red Herrings" is episode 1 of The Bill season 2. It scored 7.1/10 from 46 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Peter Cregeen and written by Geoff McQueen, it aired on November 11, 1985.

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