Liverpool 1 (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Liverpool 1 is a British television drama series centred on the work of a fictional Merseyside Police
vice squad. Produced by Lime Street Productions for ITV
, it starred Samantha Womack and Mark Womack
and ran for two series in 1998 and 1999. The series represented an early vehicle for Janus' move into mainstream drama roles, following her success in the situation comedy Game On.
detective. Her partner's career move to Liverpool in turn sees De Pauli transferred there. Upon arrival she is partnered with introverted DC Mark Callaghan (Mark Womack), a no-nonsense officer brought up on the streets of the city he now polices; the opening sequence of the first episode culminates in Callaghan throwing a suspect from an apartment window.
The earlier episodes centre around the dual themes of the personality clash between De Pauli and Callaghan, coupled with the ongoing saga of the squad's pursuit of local gangster John Sullivan (played by Paul Usher
). Callaghan's relationship with Sullivan - who is his cousin - and the interconnectedness of the city, are themes throughout the series.
Episodes featured guest stars including Leslie Phillips
.
Repeats are intermittently shown on ITV3
.
Womack and Womack began a relationship during the filming of the series; they have since had two children, Benjamin (born 2001) and Lily-Rose (born 2005) and on 17 May 2009, the pair were married.
Merseyside Police
Merseyside Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing Merseyside in North West England. The force area is 647 square kilometres with a population of around 1.5 million...
vice squad. Produced by Lime Street Productions for ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
, it starred Samantha Womack and Mark Womack
Mark Womack (British actor)
Mark Edward Womack is an English actor, best known for starring in Liverpool 1, Sorted and Willy Russell's Dancin thru' The Dark.Womack was born in Liverpool in 1961, eldest son of Frances and Tom Womack...
and ran for two series in 1998 and 1999. The series represented an early vehicle for Janus' move into mainstream drama roles, following her success in the situation comedy Game On.
Plot
Liverpool 1 focused on Detective Constable Isobel De Pauli (Samantha Womack), a successful Metropolitan PoliceMetropolitan police
Metropolitan Police is a generic title for the municipal police force for a major metropolitan area, and it may be part of the official title of the force...
detective. Her partner's career move to Liverpool in turn sees De Pauli transferred there. Upon arrival she is partnered with introverted DC Mark Callaghan (Mark Womack), a no-nonsense officer brought up on the streets of the city he now polices; the opening sequence of the first episode culminates in Callaghan throwing a suspect from an apartment window.
The earlier episodes centre around the dual themes of the personality clash between De Pauli and Callaghan, coupled with the ongoing saga of the squad's pursuit of local gangster John Sullivan (played by Paul Usher
Paul Usher
Paul Usher is an English actor.He was educated at St John Plessington Catholic College, Bebington, and is best known for playing Barry Grant in Brookside, from the first episode until the last , and PC Des Taviner in The Bill from 2001 to 2004.He has also appeared in Liverpool...
). Callaghan's relationship with Sullivan - who is his cousin - and the interconnectedness of the city, are themes throughout the series.
Episodes featured guest stars including Leslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
Leslie Samuel Phillips, CBE is an English actor with a highly recognisable upper class accent. Originally known for his work as a comedy actor, Phillips subsequently made the transition to character roles.-Early life:...
.
Repeats are intermittently shown on ITV3
ITV3
ITV3 is an entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom that is owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. The channel was launched on 1 November 2004. ITV3 is the second largest UK multi-channel, second only to ITV2.-History:...
.
Womack and Womack began a relationship during the filming of the series; they have since had two children, Benjamin (born 2001) and Lily-Rose (born 2005) and on 17 May 2009, the pair were married.