The Bill

In the first of a two‑part series, Shaun Williamson appears as East End gang leader Dave Monks. Monks is under police surveillance while he arranges to receive a £2 million cocaine shipment. The episode follows the operation as authorities monitor his movements and communications in an attempt to intercept the deal.

It's the first instalment of the two‑part series ‘Game Plan’, opening the story in a single‑episode format. This programme introduces viewers to a gritty slice of London life, setting the scene for the events that will unfold across the two sections. It establishes the tone and premise that will be picked up in the sequel. In this opening half, Shaun Williamson turns up as guest star, playing Dave Monks, a hard‑nosed East End gang boss. Monks is being watched closely by the authorities as he organises a massive cocaine consignment. The episode centres on his preparations to receive a shipment valued at two million pounds in total, as a key plot point. The narrative concentrates on the surveillance operation, showing how law enforcement keeps Monks under constant observation. It highlights the tension of monitoring a criminal mastermind while he finalises the logistics of the drug deal. The focus remains on the cat‑and‑mouse dynamic between the gang leader and the watchful eyes on him in this early stage. By the end of part one, the stage is set for the continuation in the second episode. The audience is left with the knowledge that a £2 million cocaine delivery is imminent, and that Monks’ movements are being tracked. This groundwork promises a further unfolding of the plot in the next instalment for viewers as well.