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Years active | 1975–present |
Nula Conwell (born 24 May 1959) is an English character actress.
Conwell is best known for playing W.P.C/W.D.C. Viv Martella in the long-running crime UK series The Bill from 1984 to 1993, [1] until her character was killed off. She is also known for her role as Maureen the barmaid in five episodes of Only Fools and Horses . She was asked to appear in the 1985 Christmas special To Hull and Back , but was unable to continue appearing in the sitcom when The Bill producers would not release her to their rival channel. [2] She also appeared as Kathleen the nurse in David Lynch's 1980 Oscar nominated film The Elephant Man and also had roles in Telford's Change and Bloody Kids .
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Martella may refer to: