The Bill

Rickman, nursing a hangover, decides to visit the local lido in search of peace and quiet. To his surprise, he finds that half of Sun Hill's police force has also gathered there, turning his intended solitude into a crowded scene.

Sun Hill Boulevard is a programme presented in the form of an episode. It falls under the generic label of an episode within the broader series, offering viewers a self‑contained story that fits within the show’s continuity. The format is straightforward, delivering a slice of life from the world of Sun Hill. In this particular instalment, the focus turns to Rickman, who wakes up feeling the full effects of a night’s excess. Determined to escape the throbbing headache and the noise of the city, he heads to the local lido hoping to find some peace and quiet. His plan, however, quickly runs into an unexpected obstacle. Upon arriving at the lido, Rickman discovers that the poolside isn’t the deserted retreat he imagined. Instead, a sizable crowd has gathered – in fact, about half of Sun Hill’s police force is present, occupying the space he’d hope would be tranquil. The presence of so many uniformed officers turns the scene into something far from serene. The clash between Rickman’s desire for solitude and the bustling atmosphere created by the officers adds a touch of irony to the episode. What begins as a simple quest for quiet ends up highlighting how difficult it can be to find a quiet corner when the whole police department decides to unwind in the same place.