Woodentop 40 years old

Woodentop became the forerunner to long-running British police television series The Bill, which went on air 14 months later and continued for 26 years. Woodentop depicts PC Jim Carver's first day at Sun Hill Police Station, where he is partnered with experienced WPC June Ackland. The day is an eventful one; the pair's first assignment together leads them to discovering a decomposing woman's body in her bath. Later whilst on patrol Jim encounters a rude youngster and influenced by comments made by older officers at the station decides to clip him round the ear. This action results in him receiving a reprimand at the station from Sergeant Wilding

Credits

Gary Olsen as

Mark Wingett as

Robert Pugh as

Peter Dean as

Trudie Goodwin as

Gary Hailes as

Woodentop Cast

Name	Character
Gary Olsen He was 25, 42 years old when he died
Mark Wingett He was 22, now 63 years old
Robert Pugh He was 33, now 74 years old
Peter Dean He was 44, 54 years old when he died
Trudie Goodwin She was 31, now 72 years old
Gary Hailes He was 17, now 58 years old

Woodentop Crew

Name	Department

Woodentop (40 years)

Release day: Tuesday, August 16, 1983
Runtime: 50 minutes