The Bill Series 1 Episode 3 Clutching at Straws 1984
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When a gang of thugs use violence to extort money from local youths, Brownlow takes a hands off approach - and claims that he would rather play golf than try to save the residents of the 'dump' of an estate. However, Carver is determined to improve the situation on the estate, by proposing the re-opening of a local youth club, whilst getting to the bottom of who is attacking the loyal youth. Meanwhile, Cryer and Galloway investigate a series of attempted child abductions involving young girls. They are unaware that their prime suspect - Simon Doleman - was talking to Carver just hours before - and has since been on a violent rampage, even attempting to rape his own mother.
- Released: 1984-10-30
- Runtime : 25 minutes
- Genre : Crime, Drama
- Stars : Simon Rouse, Sarah Manners, Andrew Lancel, Alex Walkinshaw, Amita Dhiri
- Director : Charlie Morgan, Andy Pask, Mark Russell, Lawrence Oakley, Miles Bould
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1. Funny Ol' Business: Cops and Robbers 1984-10-16
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2. A Friend in Need 1984-10-23
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3. Clutching at Straws 1984-10-30
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4. Long Odds 1984-11-06
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5. It's Not Such a Bad Job After All 1984-11-13
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6. The Drugs Raid 1984-11-20
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7. A Dangerous Breed 1984-11-27
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8. Rough in the Afternoon 1984-12-04
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9. Burning the Books 1985-01-08
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10. Death of a Cracksman 1985-01-15
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11. The Sweet Smell of Failure 1985-01-22
