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Gina 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 first day when she encounters thieves, runaways, neglected children, and hazing from her fellow officers. Meanwhile, an abandoned mine yields a shocking discovery, and DI Burns and Sgt Fenton investigate a serious attack on a young woman.
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#4In Season 1of 5 rated episodes
#11All-timeof 15 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.5
2013First airedMarch 18, 2013
Guest stars
Tim Plesteras Linus Brody
Philip Hill-Pearsonas Frank Marshall
Jonty Stephensas Joe Dawson
Kathryn Huntas Brenda Dawson
Akemnji Ndifornyenas Donald PalmerMark Rice-Oxleyas George Stern
Joanna Cassidyas Anna Pearce
Sarah Beck Matheras Sylvia Stewart
David Maybrickas Mr StewartLuke Williamsas Kevin Dodds
Andrea Masonas Gladys Campbell
Gemma Arrowsmithas Mrs PembertonSophie Ellerbyas Irene Miller
Crew
Ian BarberDirector
Dominique MoloneyWriter
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