Nula Conwell (born 24 May 1959) is an English

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Career

Conwell is best known for playing W.P.C/W.D.C. Viv Martella in the long-running crime UK series ''

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'' from 1984 to 1993, until her character was killed off. She is also known for her role as Maureen the barmaid in five episodes of ''

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''. She was asked to appear in the 1985 Christmas special ''

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'', but was unable to continue appearing in the sitcom when ''

'' producers would not release her to their rival channel. She also appeared as Kathleen the nurse in David Lynch's 1980 Oscar nominated film ''

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'' and also had roles in '' Telford's Change'' and '' Bloody Kids''.

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* 1959 births Living people 20th-century English actresses Actresses from London {{UK-screen-actor-stub