'The Responder' viewers get emotional as Bernard Hill makes final TV appearance in BBC show hours after death

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Viewers were moved to tears as they witnessed Bernard Hill's final TV appearance in the BBC series 'The Responder' on Sunday, May 5. 

The second installment of Martin Freeman's thriller 'The Responder' premiered on BBC One on Sunday night just hours after the actor's death was announced by his agent, as per Daily Mail.

Bernard Hill makes an emotional final TV appearance on 'The Responder'

In the BBC drama, Hill was seen in the role of Tom Carson, father to Freeman's character Chris Carson. 

'The Responder' revolves around Chris, a police response officer who is attempting to turn his life around and regain control of his mental health.

Hill starred in 'Titanic', the classic 1980s TV drama 'The Black Stuff,' and its sequel, which launched him into a celebrity, along with the 'Lord of The Rings' trilogy, which bagged 17 Oscars. 

Bernard Hill's final TV appearance leaves viewers emotional

One viewer expressed, "Unexpectedly I find myself watching Bernard Hill on The Responder tonight on the telly box. What superb timing! Hat's off to you sir, your were one of the best. RIP," and another added, "Poignant seeing Bernard Hill in The Responder on BBC1 on the day he passed away."

"RIP Wonderful Bernard Hill. Tears welling as always at this powerful performance," said a fan, while someone else shared, "Couldn’t have had a more perfect tribute for Bernard Hill. Brilliant two-hander scene with Martin Freeman. Great writing @tonyshoey!"

"Bernard Hill was an inspiring figure to all of us. He delivered a string of towering performances throughout his career and it was a huge privilege to work with him on The Responder in his final role, fittingly back in his beloved Liverpool where it all began. We miss him hugely," shared the production company, Dancing Ledge Productions. 

Freeman's blog account paid tribute by writing, "I was so excited to hear Bernard Hill will be part of The Responder family now. He is! was an amazing actor and I bow. Thank you Sir! Goodbye."

Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, paid home to the legendary actor, noting, "Bernard Hill blazed a trail across the screen, and his long-lasting career filled with iconic and remarkable roles is a testament to his incredible talent."

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