Clutching at Straws

Series 1 - Episode 3: Clutching at Straws
Overview
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.
Episode Information
TV Show
The Bill
Season
Series 1
Episode Number
3
Air Date
October 30, 1984
Guest Stars

Albert Moses

Bruce Payne
Crew
Christopher Hodson
Director