SIMON Rouse is known to most of us for his role as DCI Jack Meadows after debuting in The Bill nearly 30 years ago - and he looks unrecognisable these days.
With a staggering 842 episodes to his name, Simon, 70, is certainly one of the longest-serving actors on the former ITV soap.
He first appeared on The Bill as Jack in a recurring role with thirteen guest appearances in 1990 and 1991. The character of Meadows became a regular between 1992 and 2010.
Although his overcommitment to his job caused a huge strain on him and his wife’s relationship, Meadows was an exemplary superintendent and lead the team all the way to the very end of the show’s run.
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