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The Bill•Season 2•Episode 5

Hostage

8.1/10 · 45 votesDec 9, 1985

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 2•+0.7 vs season avg

Sgt. Cryer is taking half the relief out on Sun Hill's annual fishing trip. P.C. Smith and D.C. Dashwood go to serve a warrant on Russell Archer over a non-appearance in court on a poaching charge. Archer manages to escape from Dashwood and Smith, and

Directed byMichael Ferguson

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John Salthouse

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Roy Galloway

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Frank Burnside

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Peter Ellis

Charles Brownlow

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Ashley Gunstock

Robin Frank

Colin Blumenau

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Eric Richard

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Gary Olsen

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Dave Litten

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Reg Hollis

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Jon Iles

Mike Dashwood

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Alec Peters

Mark Wingett

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Jim Carver

Nula Conwell

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Michael Ferguson

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Episode Summary

"Hostage" is episode 5 of The Bill season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 45 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Michael Ferguson, it aired on December 9, 1985.

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