Derek Conway (The Bill)

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For the Conservative MP of the same name, see Derek Conway.

Derek Conway
Ben Roberts as Chief Inspector Derek Conway
First appearance	The Three Wise Monkeys (21/07/1988)
Last appearance	Episode # 005 (28/03/2002)
Cause/Reason	Death by Murder
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Title	Chief Inspector
Relationships	Married
Portrayed by	Ben Roberts

Chief Inspector/Acting Superintendent Derek Conway was a long-serving character in the TV series "The Bill". Conway was considered by many to be a model boss: hard-working, competent and respected by everyone who worked for him. His callsign was 54. Conway was played by Ben Roberts.

Highlights from Conway's career include the time he persuaded a mentally unhinged man not to torch a house belonging to his former wife. He also served as Acting Superintendent for two years taking command of Sun Hill Police station.

Tragically, he was the victim of a car bomb attack which killed him instantly. He is sorely missed by his widow and children. Due to the real-life rank of Chief Inspector being a mostly desk-bound job, The Bill made the decision to retire the rank of Chief Inspector - considered by some as a surprise move - as well as the character. A memorial fund was organised for Conway.