Don’t Do It Reg!

This is a sad tale that melted even our cold hearts. Reg Hollis from The Bill, actor Jeff Stewart, slashed his wrists in his dressing room when he was sacked from his £150,000 a year role on the police soap. He’d been playing the part since 1984. That’s institutionalisation for you!

We’ve all been there Reg. Stuck in a job that does nothing for you. Watching months become years as you think of the money and wave goodbye to your dreams and self respect with each passing day. Sniff.

The ever-chirpy Daily Mail gives Jeff’s tale a thorough raking over and says it’s all down to debts he owes on Internet gambling sites.

Buck up! There’s always panto! And you’ll be a shoo-in for next year’s Celebrity Big Brother. What a consolation.