The Vice (1999–2003)

The veteran Inspector Chappel heads up the Metropolitan vice squad as he and his team investigate prostitution and pornography in the London sex trade.

Creators:

Rob Pursey, Barry Simner

Stars:

Caroline Catz, David Harewood, Ken Stott

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Caroline Catz	...	PC Cheryl Hutchins (28 episodes, 1999-2003)
David Harewood	...	D.I. Joe Robinson (17 episodes, 1999-2003)
Ken Stott	...	D.I. Pat Chappel (16 episodes, 1999-2003)

Storyline

The veteran Inspector Chappel heads up the Metropolitan vice squad as he and his team investigate prostitution and pornography in the London sex trade.

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Plot Keywords:

vice squad | prostitution | drugs | murder | sergeant | 

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Taglines:

Can You See The Truth?/Can You See The Lie? (Tagline used in first and second series ad campaigns.)

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 January 1999 (UK)

Also Known As:

Begærets lov

Filming Locations:

Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carlton Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 54 min (6 episodes) 90 min (4 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Drama Trails: 'The Vice' to 'Prime Suspect' (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Sour Times"
Performed by PORTIS HEAD
(title music)

User Reviews

very slow

this is a 30 minute show stretched to 60 using bad editing and holding shots of people thinking for ages....the same problem with 24, i.e. lots of shots of Sutherland walking IN CAR PARKS, going upstairs etc....

lots of tits and ass though as the subject matter is indeed vice in all its manifestations....acting is okay. Writing is okay, but the soundtrack is too schmaltzy for the show... strings and slow piano notes held for a longtime

overall they stretched the budget with tricks that in the end don't work....