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Iconic TV series The Bill is set to return to the small screen after writer Simon Sansome managed to secure the rights, according to reports.
The project is understood to be in the 'advanced talks' stage and has gained interest from multiple channels.
An initial strip for two series is said to have already been written.
However, while many characters and the location will be the same, the show is set to be renamed Sun Hill – the name of the police station.
Plans sped up during 2020 following the original cast reuniting on the tenth anniversary of the show last airing.
Actors Graham Cole, Trudie Goodwin and Mark Wingett are all understood to be on board with the revamp.
According to reports bosses are planning on mixing the iconic stars alongside a new cast.
A source said: "Simon started investigating the rights and managed to acquire them.
"Three of the best known stars are in talks and he’s hopeful he can get them on board. Tony has seen the script and they hope they can get him signed up too."
The insider added to The Sun: "They’re in constant contact and the project has begun to move on quickly.
"There’s a couple of channels interested in bringing back what is such a well-loved story."
The Bill first aired in 1983 before enjoying a bumper 26 series run.
Before its axe in 2010, 2,425 episodes were made.
During its initial run on ITV, The Bill acted as a springboard for countless careers.
Keira Knightley, who went on to take over Hollywood thank to her role as Elizabeth Swan in Pirates of the Caribbean, had a small part on the show in 1995.
At the time she was just ten years old.
A year prior comedian and presenter Russell Brand also had a small role as a tearaway teenager.
Meanwhile, Scottish X Men star James McAvoy appeared in the show in 1997.
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