The Vice
The Vice is an ITV police drama about the Metropolitan Police Vice Unit. Spanning five short series from 1999 and 2003, it follows the London Metropolitan police force's vice squad, where prostitution, underage sex, and such organised crime are regular occurrences. Most episodes end where the main villain is caught but often not in a 'naturally' concluded way expected from other TV dramas, and often ending with more unanswered questions than answered. Leader DI Pat Chappel struggles to manage the balance between his private and professional lives - as do the rest of the team. Working in the seedy underworld leads to a continual dilemma - the tension between the Vice Squad and vice-related crimes runs throughout the series and gives the show a rich viewing experience. The line of the team staying on the right side of the law is often blurred, as almost every member at different points submits briefly or permanently to the dubious temptations, sometimes with drastic consequences.
Details
- First aired
- 4 Jan 1999
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 28
- TMDB 5.6
- Last aired
- 1 Jul 2003
- Genres
Crime Drama
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
- Episode runtime
- 1 h 30 min
- Countries
GB
- Original language
- en
- Original title
- The Vice
- Creators
- Cast
Caroline Catzas PC Cheryl Hutchins David Harewoodas DS Joe Robinson Ken Stottas DI Pat Chappel Rosie Marcelas PC Kirsty Morgan Diane Parishas Shirley Robinson Mel Raidoas PC Adam Parkes Anna Chancelloras Dr Christina Weir Victoria Shaletas Sarah Farrell Christopher Villiersas Supt Archer Tim Pigott-Smithas CI Frank Vickers - Writers
Barry Simner J.C. Wilsher Simon Tyrrell Clive Bradley Mike Cullen Paul Henry Powell Anita J. Pandolfo Alison Hume Shan Khan Steve Griffiths Ben Cooper - Composer
Peter Salem Julian Nott
