The Vice (1999)

Plot

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.

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Cast

• Caroline CatzPC Cheryl Hutchins
• David HarewoodDS Joe Robinson
• Ken StottDI Pat Chappel
• Rosie MarcelPC Kirsty Morgan
• Marc WarrenPC Dougie Raymond
• Tim Pigott-SmithCI Frank Vickers
• Diane ParishShirley Robinson
• Mel RaidoPC Adam Parkes
• Anna ChancellorDr Christina Weir
• Tamzin MallesonPC Lorraine Johnstone
• Jake NightingaleSgt Stuart Cole
• Garry CooperSupt Jeff Callard
• Victoria ShaletSarah Farrell
• Valerie EdmondDI Janet Greer
• Christopher VilliersSupt Archer
• Sarah ParishJane Farrell
• Emma CatherwoodSandra
• Dennis BanksCustody Sergeant

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Seasons

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  Series 16 episodes · 1999
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  Series 28 episodes · 2000
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  Series 34 episodes · 2001
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  Series 43 episodes · 2002
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  Series 57 episodes · 2003