Mark Powley

Mark Powley (born 4 October 1963) is a British actor known for his work on television. He appeared in 88 episodes of police drama The Bill as P.C Melvin (1987–1990), and as builder Tom in BBC sitcom Next of Kin for 2 series (1995–1996).

In 2017, Powley shared his memories of The Bill and his career in general in an interview for The Bill Podcast.

His father was a surgeon and his mother was a nurse.

Career Powley has also made appearances in Birds of a Feather, Casualty, Game On, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and sitcom Life of Riley.

He also had a role in the 2008 film Bronson opposite Tom Hardy.

In 2020 Powley shared his memories of his early work on The Bill for the book Witness Statements: Making The Bill (Series 1-3). A follow-up volume, Witness Statements: Making The Bill (1988) was published in 2022, also featuring his memories about the earliest half-hour episodes of the programme.

Filmography + Film & television Year Title Role Notes 2013 The Tunnel Vernon TV series 2013 Lewis Jack Cornish TV series 2011 Hidden Mark Venn TV series 2009 Bronson Andy Love Film 2009 Life of Riley TV series2008M.I. HighLinus Millar1 episode 2008 Doctors TV series - 2 episodes 2006 Holby City TV series - 2 episodes 2003 Is Harry on the Boat? Film 2002–2003 Hollyoaks Johnno Dean TV series 2001 Coronation Street Rob Lucas soap opera 1997–2013 Casualty John/Lance Croom/Lance Collins/Jim Taylor TV series - 9 episodes 1999 Emmerdale Liam Hammond soap opera 1999 Wing Commander Lt. Polanski Film 1996 Game On Jason TV series - 3 episodes 1995–1996 Next of Kin Tom TV series - 12 episodes 1987 Bloody New Year Rick Film 1987–1990 The Bill P.C Melvin TV series (88 episode total)