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| + | '''Polly Page''' was a character in The Bill from [[1992 Episodes|1992]] until [[2004 Episodes|2004]].{{infocard-character |
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| − | Polly Page joined the A relief as a [[Police Constable|P.C.]] near the end of her probation period, transferring from B relief in 1992. She was already familiar with Sun Hill's ground. Polly came from Bermondsey and her dedication was unanswering. A Londoner through and through, she set her sights on tackling the low-life of the metropolis, not on migrating to more parochial climes. Gutsy, sharp, with a keen South London humour, she had few illusions about the job and was eager in all its aspects. |
+ | Polly Page joined the A relief as a [[Police Constable|P.C.]] near the end of her probation period, transferring from B relief in 1992. She was already familiar with Sun Hill's ground. Polly came from Bermondsey and her dedication was unanswering. A Londoner through and through, she set her sights on tackling the low-life of the metropolis, not on migrating to more parochial climes. Gutsy, sharp, with a keen South London humour, she had few illusions about the job and was eager in all its aspects. Her keenness meant that she sometimes took risks, dived in and got herself hurt. But she wasn't gung-ho like some of the blokes, and was usually good at standing back and assessing the situation. She'd been specially trained to deal with rape cases and her naturally compassionate nature made her ideal for the role of "chaperone". Bright and brave, coppers didn't come more caring or conscientious than Polly Page. |
However Pol's love life was quite a different story. Her life revolved completely around her job, which she saw as far more important than any boyfriend. Secretly she was yearning for 'Mr. Right', although an affair with ex-colleague [[Dave Quinnan]] did little for her confidence, and nearly resulted in her taking her own life. She returned to Sun Hill after a year's personal leave to join [[Community Safety Unit|CSU]], but after assisting the euthanasia of a Doctor she'd befriended, Polly found herself sent down on a murder charge. However, after being cleared on appeal, she was exonerated and returned to Sun Hill as a civilian C.A.D. operator. Far from front-line policing, it proved to be quite an adjustment. |
However Pol's love life was quite a different story. Her life revolved completely around her job, which she saw as far more important than any boyfriend. Secretly she was yearning for 'Mr. Right', although an affair with ex-colleague [[Dave Quinnan]] did little for her confidence, and nearly resulted in her taking her own life. She returned to Sun Hill after a year's personal leave to join [[Community Safety Unit|CSU]], but after assisting the euthanasia of a Doctor she'd befriended, Polly found herself sent down on a murder charge. However, after being cleared on appeal, she was exonerated and returned to Sun Hill as a civilian C.A.D. operator. Far from front-line policing, it proved to be quite an adjustment. |
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Pol never quite got used to being stuck in the station. Exploited by a local journalist who seduced her to get a story, the final straw came when Polly visited Cathy Bradford in a secure unit to lay her own demons to rest. It had quite the opposite effect - deluded Cathy believed she was undercover in prison and taunted Polly for not being senior enough to discuss the operation. Realising that she could never command the respect she once had, Polly decided to leave Sun Hill and make a new start elsewhere. |
Pol never quite got used to being stuck in the station. Exploited by a local journalist who seduced her to get a story, the final straw came when Polly visited Cathy Bradford in a secure unit to lay her own demons to rest. It had quite the opposite effect - deluded Cathy believed she was undercover in prison and taunted Polly for not being senior enough to discuss the operation. Realising that she could never command the respect she once had, Polly decided to leave Sun Hill and make a new start elsewhere. |
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| + | In 2019, actress [[Geoghan, Lisa|Lisa Geoghan]] shared her memories of working on The Bill in a two-part edition of ''[[The Bill Podcast]]''. |
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| − | She specialises in Radio Operations. |
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==Service Record== |
==Service Record== |
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==Family and Relationships== |
==Family and Relationships== |
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[[Tony Stamp]] (1999). |
[[Tony Stamp]] (1999). |
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[[Dave Quinnan]] (affair). |
[[Dave Quinnan]] (affair). |
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==Major Storylines== |
==Major Storylines== |
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| years = 1992 - 2002 |
| years = 1992 - 2002 |
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| before = [[Delia French|WPC Delia French]] |
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Polly Page was a character in The Bill from 1992 until 2004.
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Profile
Polly Page joined the A relief as a P.C. near the end of her probation period, transferring from B relief in 1992. She was already familiar with Sun Hill's ground. Polly came from Bermondsey and her dedication was unanswering. A Londoner through and through, she set her sights on tackling the low-life of the metropolis, not on migrating to more parochial climes. Gutsy, sharp, with a keen South London humour, she had few illusions about the job and was eager in all its aspects. Her keenness meant that she sometimes took risks, dived in and got herself hurt. But she wasn't gung-ho like some of the blokes, and was usually good at standing back and assessing the situation. She'd been specially trained to deal with rape cases and her naturally compassionate nature made her ideal for the role of "chaperone". Bright and brave, coppers didn't come more caring or conscientious than Polly Page.
However Pol's love life was quite a different story. Her life revolved completely around her job, which she saw as far more important than any boyfriend. Secretly she was yearning for 'Mr. Right', although an affair with ex-colleague Dave Quinnan did little for her confidence, and nearly resulted in her taking her own life. She returned to Sun Hill after a year's personal leave to join CSU, but after assisting the euthanasia of a Doctor she'd befriended, Polly found herself sent down on a murder charge. However, after being cleared on appeal, she was exonerated and returned to Sun Hill as a civilian C.A.D. operator. Far from front-line policing, it proved to be quite an adjustment.
Pol never quite got used to being stuck in the station. Exploited by a local journalist who seduced her to get a story, the final straw came when Polly visited Cathy Bradford in a secure unit to lay her own demons to rest. It had quite the opposite effect - deluded Cathy believed she was undercover in prison and taunted Polly for not being senior enough to discuss the operation. Realising that she could never command the respect she once had, Polly decided to leave Sun Hill and make a new start elsewhere.
In 2019, actress Lisa Geoghan shared her memories of working on The Bill in a two-part edition of The Bill Podcast.
Service Record
- Main article: Service Record
- 1992 - Transferred: Sun Hill (A Relief)
- 2002 - Personal Leave
- 2002 - Internal Transfer: CSU
- 2003 - Acting Sergeant to cover for the Death of Matthew Boyden
- 2003 - Assisting the euthanasia of Dr. Owen Preston
- 2003 - Charged With Murder: Dr. Owen Preston
- 2004 - Police Staff
Family and Relationships
Tony Stamp (1999).
Dave Quinnan (affair).
Owen Preston (2003).
Max Wyatt (2003).
Major Storylines
1995 - goes undercover as a fashion model
| Preceded by: WPC Delia French |
Sun Hill Police Constable 1992 - 2002 |
Succeeded by: None |
| Preceded by: Sgt. Matt Boyden |
Sun Hill Acting Sergeant 2003 - 2003 |
Succeeded by: Sgt. Dale Smith |
| Preceded by: Various Sun Hill Officers |
Sun Hill CAD Officer 2003 - 2004 |
Succeeded by: CAD Officer Dean McVerry |
| Preceded by: None |
Sun Hill CSU Main Constable 2002 - 2003 |
Succeeded by: DC Ramani DeCosta |