'Bill' star suspended after outburst

The Bill's longest-serving cast member Jeff Stewart has been suspended for a week after losing his temper on set.

According to The Sun, the actor, who has played PC Reg Hollis on the ITV1 police drama since 1984, stunned the crew with his behaviour during filming last Wednesday.

A source said: "Jeff was totally out of line. Directors are used to getting grief from actors but this went way too far.

"Bosses decided he should be suspended for a week to give him time to calm down."

The Bill's executive producer Johnathan Young confirmed: "Jeff Stewart has been suspended from filming for a week, following an incident on set on Wednesday 12th December."

The 52-year-old suffered an emotional breakdown last year after collapsing and being taken to hospital. He later admitted that he had spent time in rehab but felt he was back on track.