| Steve Bell | |
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| Ackley Bridge character | |
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| First appearance | Episode 1 7 June 2017 |
| Last appearance | Episode 18 21 August 2018 |
| Portrayed by | Paul Nicholls |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Steven Bell |
| Occupation | PE teacher |
| Spouses | Mandy Carter (wife) |
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Steve Bell is a fictional character from the Channel 4 school drama Ackley Bridge, portrayed by Paul Nicholls. Steve first appeared in the pilot episode of the series, first broadcast on 7 June 2017. Steve was initially introduced as the PE teacher of the fictional Ackley Bridge college and his storylines in the series have included his previous affair with Claire Butterworth (Kimberly Walsh), the breakdown of his marriage to Mandy Carter (Jo Joyner), helping student Jordan Wilson (Samuel Bottomley) prove he isn't the father of Candice Murgatroyd's (Emily Pyzer) child, and trying to start a rugby team for the school. Nicholls left the role in 2018, with the character making his final appearance in the final episode of series 2, broadcast on 21 August 2018.
When Nicholls auditioned for Steve, he was impressed by the script, which he noted had funny dialogue. Steve is shown to be a "charismatic man's man", and "a big presence at Ackley Bridge College". He is "well-liked" by both students and teachers and is "always on hand to break up a fight or settle a discussion". His relationship with Mandy is referred to as "very back and forth" and that the two have obstacles to overcome.