Members DRW50 Posted March 26, 2010 Members Share Posted March 26, 2010 I guess there's always some chance another network will pick them up, but it's probably the end of an era (and a lot of Hollyoaks and Eastenders actors will be sweating). http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/mar/26/the-bill-itv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dm. Posted March 26, 2010 Members Share Posted March 26, 2010 Wow. There's an end to everything; nobody is safe anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted March 26, 2010 Members Share Posted March 26, 2010 Simple laws of nature. No ratings -> cancellation. Also, perhaps this will mean a chance for something new and exciting to take its palce. Doubtful, but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted March 26, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 26, 2010 That's what some are worried about, if there will be new quality shows. ITV has canned a lot of their long running dramas in the past few years (some much more popular than The Bill is now), with few good shows to replace them. They've gotten a lot of positive buzz for their new drama Married, Single, Other, although the ratings aren't hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted March 26, 2010 Members Share Posted March 26, 2010 With Hollyoaks also in danger, I'd like to see a new soap launched, but even in the UK it seems unlikely it would be successful. Who knows? But The Bill being axed is very shocking. Now that it's only airing once a week it won't leave a huge programming void, but it is certainly shocking. What will Gary Lucy do now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted March 26, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 26, 2010 Yes, it's kind of distressing that the UK isn't producing as many new dramas and no new soaps. That's what started happening in the US. I think Gary Lucy is already off the show. As for what he can do now -- he should try porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted March 26, 2010 Members Share Posted March 26, 2010 Too bad the BBC dropped that Australian experiment, Out of the Blue. But that should tell you how committed they are to launching new serials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 In quotes: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8589575.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted April 1, 2010 Members Share Posted April 1, 2010 ITV accused of sabotage: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1260871/ITV-axes-The-Bill-27-years-ratings-fall.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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