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.

Cast & crew

R

Rob Pursey

Creator

B

Barry Simner

Creator

Caroline Catz

PC Cheryl Hutchins

David Harewood

DS Joe Robinson

Ken Stott

DI Pat Chappel

Rosie Marcel

PC Kirsty Morgan

Marc Warren

PC Dougie Raymond

Tim Pigott-Smith

CI Frank Vickers

Diane Parish

Shirley Robinson

Mel Raido

PC Adam Parkes

Anna Chancellor

Dr Christina Weir

Tamzin Malleson

PC Lorraine Johnstone

J

Jake Nightingale

Sgt Stuart Cole

Garry Cooper

Supt Jeff Callard

Victoria Shalet

Sarah Farrell

Valerie Edmond

DI Janet Greer

Christopher Villiers

Supt Archer

Sarah Parish

Jane Farrell

Emma Catherwood

Becky

D

Dennis Banks

Custody Sergeant

S

Stuart Fox

Assistant Commissioner Haddow

Struan Rodger

David Hinkley

Seasons

28 episodes

Series 11999 · 6 episodes

Series 22000 · 8 episodes

Series 32001 · 4 episodes

Series 42002 · 3 episodes

Series 52003 · 7 episodes