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An Unconventional Approach

December 20, 1994

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Ackland and Loxton get caught up in violent competition between rival bailiffs.

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The Bill: Season 10 - 56 Episode s

10x101 - On The Latch
August 25, 1994
Meadows and Morgan investigate what appears to be the violent death of an old soldier in a drugs-related burglary.
10x102 - Wall Of Silence
August 26, 1994
Stamp and Ackland respond to an anonymous call and find a man in a curious state of undress.
10x103 - Business Opportunities
August 30, 1994
McCann finds Tony Wright sleeping rough on a bench, yet learns that he owns a house just around the corner. His curiosity leads to an investigation by Pearce of the Irish roofer, Samuel O'Rourke, who has targetted Tony, depressed and alone, for large weekly payments for roofing work he never carried out.
10x104 - A Little Learning
September 1, 1994
When a teacher seems reluctant to bring a charge of indecent assault against a pupil, Woods has to question her motives. Is Stephanie telling the truth or is she being used to get at the boy?
10x105 - Right Way, Wrong Way
September 2, 1994
Aggro between the West Indian and Chinese communities threatens to escalate as Steele and McCann investigate.
10x106 - Instant Response
September 6, 1994
A couple of kids in a stolen Jaguar are causing all sorts of trouble and accidents throughout Sun Hill. PC Tony Stamp and PC Reg Hollis pursue in the Area Car, but all police efforts to stop the car fail. The kids seem to always be one step ahead of the police, until Stamp realises they must have a police radio or scanner. Changing frequencies, they force the Jag into an abandoned bottling plant, where the driver, Rob Orme, has vowed to 'teach the police a lesson' after his father has been sentenced to twelve years in prison. Climbing to the roof of the building, Rob taunts Stamp and Ch. Insp. Derek Conway as they try to talk him down, but accidentally slips and falls to his death.
10x107 - Washback
September 8, 1994
Investigating a sawn-off shotgun found in a house fire, Lines is led to Lee Ruddick, a crack dealer. When Lines and Johnson team up to raid him, Ruddick eats the evidence, with fatal consequences.
10x108 - Kickback
September 9, 1994
When Lee Ruddick dies at St Hugh's, CIB is called in and DI Johnson is accused on manslaughter. Claudia Morris, the complainant and chief witness, later withdraws her allegation, but just as Johnson seems to be in the clear, Ruddick's family serves her with a private prosecution for manslaughter.
10x109 - Birthright
September 13, 1994
Ackland and Datta are drawn into the past when a couple are pestered by a young woman claiming to be a long-lost daughter. Meanwhile, a death message to an old lady reveals a relative she had forgotten she had.
10x110 - Threats & Promises
September 15, 1994
A young man is stabbed by a member of a notorious family of criminals, but no witnesses are prepared to come forward.
10x111 - Inside
September 16, 1994
A man holds a woman hostage in a flat. Jarvis is faced with the task of talking him out. As Jarvis builds a rapport with him, the investigation led by Monroe constructs a worrying picture of the hostage-taker. Can he be talked out or will force be necessary?
10x112 - Back On The Chain Gang
September 20, 1994
Morgan owes an old villain a favour, but pays a heavy price for her loyalty.
10x113 - Out In The Cold
September 22, 1994
Jarvis, Loxton, Page and Cato deal with a trio of squatters and a violent landlord.
10x114 - Living Legend
September 23, 1994
When Meadows arrests notorious robber Kenny Stone in a drugs-for-money exchange, Stone isn't in possession of the drugs. Meadows fails to detain Stone long enough to charge him, but he dies in his cell as he is about to be released.
10x115 - Runners & Riders
September 27, 1994
Meadows is worried that a vicious attack was meted out in revenge for the conviction of a loan shark.
10x116 - Down & Out
September 29, 1994
Johnson's seeking vital information concerning a gang of payphone thieves. She comes into conflict with Custody Sergeant Boyden when she asks to speak to a prisoner with a history of mental illness.
10x117 - Inquest
September 30, 1994
Sun Hill are at the Coroner's Court for the inquest on Stone, who died in custody. Did the Great Bullion Robber die of natural causes or are Sun Hill officers in some way to blame for his death?
10x118 - Grey Matter
October 4, 1994
Johnson investigates an apparently racially-motivated attack.
10x119 - Blackout
October 6, 1994
Lines retraces the steps of an alcoholic who comes out of a two-day blackout and believes that he has committed a crime.
10x120 - The Cold Consumer
October 7, 1994
Page deals with the sudden death of an unidentified man in the bathroom of a high class prostitute.
10x121 - Saving Face
October 11, 1994
Carver ends up leading 'Operation Cock-up' and is determined not to look an idiot in front of Deakin.
10x122 - Silent Partner
October 13, 1994
Pearce and Croft investigate a burglary at a block of flats for the elderly, and she becomes suspicious of a woman who claims to be from a befriending charity called Here to Help.
10x123 - One Born Every Minute
October 14, 1994
A rape allegation sends Deakin into the murky world of pimps and prostitutes.
10x124 - Backlash
October 18, 1994
Johnson stands trial for manslaughter of Lee Ruddick, and allegations of a police cover-up.
10x125 - Taken On Trust
October 20, 1994
An unexploded German WW2 bomb is discovered on the riverside right in then middle of CID's surveillance operation. As the evacuation gets underway, a bunch of squatters refuse to leave thinking it's an attempt to evict them. After Monroe assures the bomb threat is geniune they leave but Carver and Pierce then sneak into the squatter's house and discover hidden drugs. They then arrest the squatter.
10x126 - Bridgework
October 21, 1994
Meadows and Cato are at loggerheads, but Conway couldn't care less it's his birthday.
10x127 - Land Of The Blind
October 25, 1994
Deakin and Meadows are prosecuting a teenager for assault but McCann thinks he is innocent.
10x128 - Indecent Exposure
October 27, 1994
Pearce and Croft fall out over the arrest of a disabled drugs dealer.
10x129 - Pass The Parcel
October 28, 1994
It seems that Ch. Supt. Brownlow is about to be retired, but is he ready to go?
10x130 - Cheap At Half The Price
November 1, 1994
Deakin goes undercover as a professional hitman and is asked to kill the wife of a failing businessman.
10x131 - The Sixth Age
November 3, 1994
Loxton and Quinnan are drawn into a world of romance, intrigue and violent affections when called to attend an incident at a local tea dance.
10x132 - Pipped At The Post
November 4, 1994
Chief Superintendent Charles Brownlow is transfered to Area. while is he is there Chief Inspectors Derek Conway, Phillip Cato and DCI Jack Meadows all vie for the promotion to Acting Superintendent in charge of opperations at Sun Hill. Conway is succesful and is promoted
10x133 - Mischief
November 8, 1994
Cryer and Garfield are called to the scene of a suicide.
10x134 - Taking Stock
November 10, 1994
Morgan's ambition brings her into conflict with Johnson.
10x135 - The Melting Pot
November 11, 1994
Conway has a hectic first day in his new job as he deals with the aftermath of a senior officers' night out, absentee inspectors and burglars that need babysitting.
10x136 - No Name No Number
November 15, 1994
Meadows blames a leak when a witness is threatened. Stamp and Boyden come under suspicion.
10x137 - Make Believe
November 17, 1994
Monroe and Cryer investigate an old man who has been giving expensive toys to young children.
10x138 - Sleeping Dogs
November 18, 1994
A young girl reports a rape a year after it happened. Can Johnson and Pearce dig up enough evidence to make the charge stick?
10x139 - Beg Borrow Or Steal
November 22, 1994
Ch. Insp. Cato's anti-vagrancy initiative draws WPC Page's attention to the plight of a young mother, who along with other hostel residents are being threatened by a short-tempered loan shark with violent tendancies.
10x140 - Work Experience
November 24, 1994
Carver goes undercover as a mechanic to frustrate a garage owner's plans to commit a robbery.
10x141 - Down A Blind Alley
November 25, 1994
Cato brings in a mugger with a bloody nose.
10x142 - Creating A Market
November 29, 1994
Greig and Deakin set up shop in an attempt to trap mobile phone thieves in a sting operation.
10x143 - Fly On The Wall
December 1, 1994
Pearce and Croft investigate when rivalry between gangs of fly-posters escalates to assault.
10x144 - King Of The Hill
December 2, 1994
Boyden gets trapped in a derelict building and his only help is a kid who was chasing but the kid is reluctant to help for fear of getting arrested.
10x145 - Fathers & Sons
December 6, 1994
Pearce and Croft investigate an assault, but the victim's father seems reluctant to help.
10x146 - A Feeling For The Job
December 8, 1994
Cryer suspects the worst when a young wife goes missing.
10x147 - Closing Time
December 9, 1994
Cato organises a raid on a pub and plans to take away the landlady's licence, but Cryer is not impressed.
10x148 - Blood Pressure
December 13, 1994
A Jehovah's Witness is seriously assaulted, but his mother refuses to let him have a blood transfusion.
10x149 - Appropriate Adults
December 15, 1994
Cato goes undercover to investigate a pimp.
10x150 - Throw The Key Away
December 16, 1994
Deakin bends the custody rules, leaving Boyden to carry the can.
10x151 - An Unconventional Approach
December 20, 1994
Ackland and Loxton get caught up in violent competition between rival bailiffs.
10x152 - Fall Guy
December 22, 1994
Croft is horrified when Skase goes over the top to get a result.
10x153 - Stuffed
December 23, 1994
Ackland and Quinnan are led on a wild goose chase by two juveniles, while Stamp thinks he's going to pull at the Sun Hill Christmas bash.
10x154 - Dearly Departed
December 27, 1994
Greig investigates the theft of a series of corpses.
10x155 - Returning The Call
December 29, 1994
Hollis outsmarts C.I.D. to make two arrests.
10x156 - Licensed To Kill
December 30, 1994
Hollis assists a woman who is the victim of obsession.

10x101 - On The Latch

10x102 - Wall Of Silence

10x103 - Business Opportunities

10x104 - A Little Learning

10x105 - Right Way, Wrong Way

10x106 - Instant Response

10x107 - Washback

10x108 - Kickback

10x109 - Birthright

10x110 - Threats & Promises

10x111 - Inside

10x112 - Back On The Chain Gang

10x113 - Out In The Cold

10x114 - Living Legend

10x115 - Runners & Riders

10x116 - Down & Out

10x117 - Inquest

10x118 - Grey Matter

10x119 - Blackout

10x120 - The Cold Consumer

10x121 - Saving Face

10x122 - Silent Partner

10x123 - One Born Every Minute

10x124 - Backlash

10x125 - Taken On Trust

10x126 - Bridgework

10x127 - Land Of The Blind

10x128 - Indecent Exposure

10x129 - Pass The Parcel

10x130 - Cheap At Half The Price

10x131 - The Sixth Age

10x132 - Pipped At The Post

10x133 - Mischief

10x134 - Taking Stock

10x135 - The Melting Pot

10x136 - No Name No Number

10x137 - Make Believe

10x138 - Sleeping Dogs

10x139 - Beg Borrow Or Steal

10x140 - Work Experience

10x141 - Down A Blind Alley

10x142 - Creating A Market

10x143 - Fly On The Wall

10x144 - King Of The Hill

10x145 - Fathers & Sons

10x146 - A Feeling For The Job

10x147 - Closing Time

10x148 - Blood Pressure

10x149 - Appropriate Adults

10x150 - Throw The Key Away

10x151 - An Unconventional Approach

10x152 - Fall Guy

10x153 - Stuffed

10x154 - Dearly Departed

10x155 - Returning The Call

10x156 - Licensed To Kill

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