The Bill

The Bill: The Official History of the Sun Hill Precinct was published in 1991 by Boxtree to commemorate the success of the long-running British police procedural television series, The Bill. At the time of publication, the show had firmly established itself as a staple of ITV programming, known for its gritty, realistic approach to depicting the daily operations of the fictional Sun Hill police station. The book serves as a companion piece for dedicated viewers, providing an in-depth look at the internal lore, character profiles, and the production environment that defined the show's early era.

Written by Tony Lynch, the volume captures the essence of the series during a period when it was transitioning from a sporadic drama into a recurring, high-frequency fixture of the British broadcasting schedule. The design reflects the aesthetic of early 1990s television tie-in literature, prioritizing extensive photography from the set and concise biographical entries for the ensemble cast. It was received primarily as a reference tool for the show's burgeoning fanbase, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective that helped bridge the gap between the audience and the production team's commitment to procedural accuracy.