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Drama following Gina Dawson, the first WPC to serve in her West Midlands hometown in 1956.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Cry, Cry, CryThe traveling fair comes to Brinford, and the search for a runaway girl draws WPC Gina Dawson into a feud between the fair workers and a gang of Teddy boys. Back at the station, she struggles to remain professional when Jack makes a shock announcement. Meanwhile, Fenton clashes with the new DI when a dead body is discovered, but is there more to the mystery than either of them realize? - 02
Dead Man DancingWhile Max and Fenton investigate a flood of counterfeit notes, is it too much of a coincidence that pickpocket Brody's luck has changed? The outcome of the boxing match leaves everyone reeling as Lenny Powell shows his true colors. When the murder investigation stalls, Max puts Gina forward for a risky assignment, but can she pull it off? - 03
Little Boy LostGina's life is put in mortal danger when an attempt to lure the killer takes a deadly twist. Meanwhile, Jack makes a horrifying discovery about the killer's past, but can he get to Gina in time?
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Sink or SwimMarch 18, 2013Gina Dawson is determined to prove her mettle as the first Woman Police Constable to serve in her hometown. But her resolve is tested on her - S01E02
Memories Are Made of ThisMarch 19, 2013When another woman is attacked in Victoria Park, Gina risks her career to prove Donald's innocence. Meanwhile, Jack discovers some interesti - S01E03
Great PretendersMarch 20, 2013Despite Fenton's threat, Gina cannot ignore some new evidence and she risks all in making one last attempt to prove Donald's innocence. As W - S01E04
Nature of the BeastMarch 21, 2013The mystery deepens as Jack gets closer to finding the other missing boy, and the hunt for Eddie's attacker compromises Pratt's relationship - S01E05
Season's bestLittle Boy LostMarch 22, 2013Gina's life is put in mortal danger when an attempt to lure the killer takes a deadly twist. Meanwhile, Jack makes a horrifying discovery ab
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Season's bestCry, Cry, CryFebruary 10, 2014The traveling fair comes to Brinford, and the search for a runaway girl draws WPC Gina Dawson into a feud between the fair workers and a gan - S02E02
Dead Man DancingFebruary 11, 2014While Max and Fenton investigate a flood of counterfeit notes, is it too much of a coincidence that pickpocket Brody's luck has changed? The - S02E03
Eye of the StormFebruary 12, 2014An undercover operation for Fenton threatens to expose a secret that could ruin Inspector Briggs. Susie takes matters into her own hands whe - S02E04
That Old Devil Called LoveFebruary 13, 2014Coulson's sexual advances on Gina take a sinister turn, Fenton is exposed and Swift becomes obsessed with Susie's new beau. - S02E05
The Harder They FallFebruary 14, 2014Will a chance meeting with a bullied schoolboy give Tommy the push he needs to stand up to Chief Inspector Coulson? A desperate Fenton enlis
Season03
- S03E01
Season's bestA Different BeatMarch 9, 2015New arrival WPC Annie Taylor goes on a hunt for a predator who is targeting contestants in a local beauty contest. At the station, some old - S03E02
Walk the LineMarch 10, 2015Annie's involvement in a gruesome murder case causes a rift with her father. Fenton worries he is no longer up to the job. - S03E03
From the ShadowsMarch 11, 2015Annie suspects the key to the case lies in special operations conducted during the war, but her father is reluctant to share his experiences - S03E04
The Wayward WindMarch 12, 2015Coulson reasserts control at the station and exacts retribution on Briggs. Details begin to emerge about horrific medical experiments carrie - S03E05
RequiemMarch 13, 2015Susie Nightingale is more than ready to stand up to Coulson as the funeral of Inspector Briggs forces everyone to decide where their loyalti
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