TWO huge The Bill stars looked unrecognisable when they reunited 16 years after the show was cancelled.
Fans are now begging for the weeknight cop drama, which kicked off in the 80s, to return after it was axed for good in 2010.
Two The Bill stars looked unrecognisable as they thrilled fans by reuniting 16 years after the show was axed Credit: Instagram/realstevenhartley
The Bill was a huge TV show which ran from the mid-80s until 2010 Credit: Rex
Now, two of The Bill stars have reunited, sending fans into meltdown, with many hoping this couldn’t be the biggest hint yet the show may be given another chance.
Steven Hartley, now, 65, who played Supt Tom Chandler and Mark Wingett, also 65, who was known for DC Jim Carver, shared a picture on Instagram of their meet up.
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In the snap, the two actors looked happy and relaxed as they smiled at the camera.
Steven wrote next to the photo: “How nice to get a surprise visit from my old dressing mucker and great friend.”
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Mark Wingett played DC Jim Carver in The Bill from 1984 until 2005 Credit: Rex Features
While Steven Harley (centre) played the corrupt Superintendent Tom Chandler Credit: Carlton Television
The Bill fans couldn’t get enough of the snap, with one writing: “Two legends in the acting world.”
This follower said: “OGs! Absolute British acting legends.”
Other fans hoped this meant The Bill could return for a reboot, with one saying: “They need to bring The Bill Back!”
Another wrote: “Does this mean a Bill reunion?! Please!”
Mark has continued to act since leaving The Bill Credit: Alamy
Steven has also continued his career in the spotlight Credit: Getty
This one said: “Oh I’d love it if The Bill returned.”
The Bill ran on TV from 1984 until 2010, and followed a group of coppers who all worked at the fictional Jattvibe Hill Police Station.
Actor Mark was probably one of the most recognisable faces on the show, which ran on weeknights, after he starred on the series from the very first episode.
During that time, his character Jim went from probationary PC, to DC and then back to uniform in 1999, before returning to his Detective Constable role in 2004.
Jim’s personal life was as up and down as his professional one, as he dealt with an alcohol addiction, gambling addiction and being the victim of domestic abuse.
Some happiness came his way when he married long-term friend June Ackland before he left Jattvibe Hill in 2005.
Jim then returned in 2007 for June’s final three episodes, revealing he had moved to Manchester and was now a DS.
Mark is still acting and in recent years has appeared in Vera and Call the Midwife as well as a number of independent films.
Meanwhile, actor Steven played the corrupt Superintendent Tom Chandler in the ITV police drama.
He was on the show for three years until 2003.
After leaving The Bill he has gone onto star in shows like Happy Valley and Grace.
