Mark Wingett, 44, was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. He made his acting debut in the cult movie Quadrophenia in 1979 and went on to appear in the projects Fox and Breaking Glass before landing the role of DC Jim Carver in Woodentop.
That spawned the hugely successful ITV1 series The Bill. Mark leaves the series on February 24 and on the same day will be revealing the ups and downs of being the show’s longest serving policeman, from his first day as a probationer through his addictions and final loss. The Bill Uncovered: Jim’s Story can be seen on ITV3.
He lives in Stamford Hill, London and has two children, Ben, 25, and Jamila, 12.
WHAT’S
YOUR DREAM SATURDAY NIGHT?“Having a barbecue on the beach after I’ve been diving all day. That’s ideal.”
WHAT DO YOU DO TO GET READY FOR IT?
“Well you have to take your wetsuit off.”
IF YOU COULD MAKE ONE LAW FOR SATURDAY NIGHTS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
“Taxis should be free. They should just come and pick you up and take you home.”
WHAT’S THE BEST SATURDAY NIGHT OUT YOU’VE EVER HAD? AND THE WORST?
“When you get to my age it’s a bit difficult remembering. The best was 1978 and it was The Who rock concert at Wembley Stadium. It was the night after the premiere of Quadrophenia, which was my first job. That was the best Saturday night ever.
“The worst? Ooh, there have been a few of those. I’d finished a play in Glasgow, I got on the train and I meant to get off in Liverpool and ended up in London. I had to spend all night going back to Liverpool where I was based at the time.”