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Series 23 Episode 20
Drive on By - Part 1
Duration: 60 minutes
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Nick Klein gets involved in an assault case that ends up endangering his life.

G

Contains Violence

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All episodes for series 23 of The Bill

S23 E1 · Trust Means Nothing
Bradford has killed before, but would she really murder Kane's children?
S23 E2 · The Apple & The Tree
Kane is frantic with worry about where his kidnapped children are.
S23 E3 · Kidnap & Ransom
Kane finally comes face to face with his wife's murderer - Cathy Bradford.
S23 E4 · Dawn Morning Light
Okaro blames himself for the crisis at the station.
S23 E5 · Saving Skin
Okaro is told his wife has been helping skim money from church funds.
S23 E6 · Grave Error
Okaro faces a tough time as his wife is arrested.
S23 E7 · Shaken
Tait calls an ambulance when Murphy's baby stops breathing.
S23 E8 · Devastation & Remorse
Murphy is rushed to hospital with her life hanging in the balance.
S23 E9 · Forgiveness
A man in custody for bigamy claims he has murdered someone.
S23 E10 · Career Ruining Secrets
Des tries desperately to see his dead daughter.
S23 E11 · Betrayal
An operation is mounted to catch Des at the funeral of Sheelagh's daughter.
S23 E12 · Running With Scissors
The hunt is on for Des, who is holding Sheelagh and Cameron hostage.
S23 E13 · Heartstrings
June confronts Gabriel over the shocking discovery that he is her son.
S23 E14 · New Year's Resolutions
Gabriel begs June not to end his career.
S23 E15 · Intrigue
Gabriel fears his identity is about to be exposed.
S23 E16 · Don't Bring Me Down
Jack Meadows's former lover and ex-prostitute Rachel tells him she is carrying his child.
S23 E17 · Office Politics
New PC Andrea Dunbar makes an immediate impression.
S23 E18 · Return of the Damned
Reg is confronted by Des Taviner, who wants to tie up some loose ends.
S23 E19 · End of the Road
The station is stunned at the discovery of Des Taviner's battered body.
S23 E20 · Drive on By - Part 1
Nick Klein gets involved in an assault case that ends up endangering his life.
S23 E21 · Drive on By - Part 2
Nick Klein is interviewed by MIT about the shooting.
S23 E22 · Crocodile Tears
Nick is recovering from a massive heroin overdose and suspects Phil Hunter is to blame.
S23 E23 · Cross Wires
Weaver threatens to kill Phil if he refuses to betray Nick Klein.
S23 E24 · Smoking Gun - Part 1
Gabriel convinces Kerry that she has been date-raped.
S23 E25 · Smoking Gun - Part 2
Hunter is still under pressure from Weaver to find out where Klein is.
S23 E26 · Settle the Score
Klein returns to the safe house, only to find Weaver is lying in wait.
S23 E27 · Needing a Friend
Holmes is in turmoil over the thought that Smith might have raped her.
S23 E28 · A Time and A Place - Part 1
Kerry faces an explosive situation.
S23 E29 · A Time and A Place - Part 2
Smithy stands in line to blame for the explosion.
S23 E30 · Rookies & Professionals
Gina falls for a new CPS lawyer.
S23 E31 · Smoking Demons
Don Beech offers to help Neil Manson.
S23 E32 · Reliable Information
Lance Powell gets a telling-off.
S23 E33 · The Cautious Approach
Kerry decides to drop the rape allegation.
S23 E34 · Rogue Tourist
Gabriel beats up a paedophile.
S23 E35 · Robbery, Act II
Gabriel is tempted to break the law again.
S23 E36 · Nemesis
Peter Cavanaugh takes Sam hostage.
S23 E37 · Taking Flak
Ken's son makes a shocking confession.
S23 E38 · Game Over
Gabriel blackmails Kerry.
S23 E39 · The Tunnel - Part 1
Phil heads into danger.
S23 E40 · The Tunnel - Part 2
Phil has a showdown with Weaver.
S23 E41 · Twisting the Truth
Gabriel denies Kerry's allegations.
S23 E42 · Insensitivity - Part 1
Gabriel steps outside the law again.
S23 E43 · Insensitivity - Part 2
A notorious crime family return to England.
S23 E44 · The Start of a Problem
Jim turns to gambling.
S23 E45 · Puppywalking
Tragedy strikes June.
S23 E46 · Second Strike - Part 1
June fights for life in hospital.
S23 E47 · Second Strike - Part 2
Gary hunts for his brother.
S23 E48 · Jigsaw Puzzle
Jim proposes to June.
S23 E49 · Blind Detection
Gabriel pushes Kerry and Cameron over the edge.
S23 E50 · The Rapture
Cameron makes a momentous decision.
S23 E51 · Cause and Effect
Samantha grills rape suspect Alan Kennedy.
S23 E52 · Bite the Bullet - Part 1
Adam's life hangs in the balance.
S23 E53 · Bite the Bullet - Part 2
Sheelagh sees Conor in a new light.
S23 E54 · On the Wrong Side of the Fence
Sheelagh makes a shocking discovery.
S23 E55 · A Solemn Song
Ramani returns to CSU.
S23 E56 · Hope
June prepares to marry Jim.
S23 E57 · Happily Ever After
June and Jim tie the knot.
S23 E58 · In Too Deep
Kerry gets in over her head.
S23 E59 · Only Fools and Coppers
Dale and Kerry fall foul of the Radfords.
S23 E60 · Luck of the Draw
Sam's teenage daughter goes missing.
S23 E61 · Desperation
Sam fears her daughter faked her own death.
S23 E62 · Suicidal Thoughts
Terry tracks down the paedophile who abused him.
S23 E63 · Transcendence
Wayne Radford is found dead.
S23 E64 · An Eye for an Eye
The day of Adam's trial dawns.
S23 E65 · Action with Caution
Andrea faces an ethical dilemma.
S23 E66 · The Pocket Cop
New recruit DC Suzie Sim makes an impressive debut.
S23 E67 · Some Brighter Days
Terry arrests his own brother.
S23 E68 · Last Orders
Meadows investigates Ted Roach's death.
S23 E69 · Ulterior Motive
Samantha receives a video of Abi.
S23 E70 · Heartless
Gina gives Kerry an ultimatum.
S23 E71 · What Goes Around
Kerry's illusions about David Radford are shattered.
S23 E72 · Going Native
Kerry's revenge backfires.
S23 E73 · Friendly Fire - Part 1
Kerry goes missing.
S23 E74 · Friendly Fire - Part 2
Kerry loses her fight for life.
S23 E75 · The Starting Grid
The pressure mounts on Yvonne.
S23 E76 · Long Overdue
Yvonne learns Beverley was assaulted by her husband.
S23 E77 · Old Timer
A new recruit antagonises Lance.
S23 E78 · Playing with Fire
Gabriel causes a stir at Kerry's funeral.
S23 E79 · Where Loyalties Lie
Debbie resigns from the force.
S23 E80 · Not the Real Thing
Gabriel reveals his true colours to Smithy.
S23 E81 · Long Buried Secrets
Wayne Radford's grave is vandalised.
S23 E82 · Mexican Stand-Off
Rob learns the truth about his father's murder.
S23 E83 · Closer to Home
The hunt for Abi steps up a gear.
S23 E84 · Beginner's Luck
A sexy new recruit arrives at Sun Hill.
S23 E85 · Closing the Book
Jim makes a confession to June.
S23 E86 · Salvation
Jim and June's marriage teeters on the brink.
S23 E87 · A Different Kind of Justice
Gabriel falls victim to the Sun Hill sniper.
S23 E88 · The Perfect Alibi
A new recruit hides a dark secret.
S23 E89 · Anything for a Dime
Jim pawns valuable police evidence.
S23 E90 · An Unwanted Death
Mark asks Lance to marry him.
S23 E91 · One Rule for One
Yvonne faces up to the fact that she was wrong to throw Shirley out of the house.
S23 E92 · Bust
The Sun Hill squad learn that Irene Radford is plotting one final raid.
S23 E93 · Return of the Gang Queen
Irene drives off with Gina at gunpoint.
S23 E94 · The Cold Winter Blues
Lance is kidnapped on his stag night.

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