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Drama series set in 1956. Gina Dawson is determined to prove her mettle as the first WPC to serve in her hometown, but her resolve is tested on her first day.

Determined to prove her mettle as the first woman police constable to serve in her hometown, WPC 56 Gina Dawson's resolve is tested on her first day when she encounters thieves, runaways, neglected children and a Brinford branding.

Meanwhile, Brinford Police Station is rocked by a shocking discovery in an abandoned mine, and DI Burns and Sergeant Fenton investigate a serious attack on a young woman - but have they arrested the right man?

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Mon 12 Jul 2021 13:45

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  • Bill Haley and His Comets

    See You Later Alligator

Credits

Role Contributor
DI Jack Burns Kieran Bew
George Stern Mark Rice-Oxley
WPC Gina Dawson Jennie Jacques
Donald Palmer Akemnji Ndifornyen
Desk Sergeant Peter Pratt Gerard Horan
Chief Inspector Roger Nelson John Light
PC Eddie Coulson Chris Overton
Cathy Sinclair Justine Michelle Cain
Sergeant Sidney Fenton Charlie De'Ath
Linus Brody Tim Plester
Mrs Pemberton Gemma Arrowsmith
Irene Miller Sophie Ellerby
Kevin Dodds Luke Williams
Joe Dawson Jonty Stephens
Brenda Dawson Kathryn Hunt
Frank Marshall Philip Hill-Pearson
Deborah Burns Marianne Oldham
Sylvia Stewart Sarah Beck Mather
Mr Stewart David Maybrick
Gladys Campbell Andrea Mason
Anna Pearce Joanna Cassidy
Writer Dominique Moloney
Writer Will Trotter
Producer Mike Hobson
Producer Trudy Coleman
Executive Producer Will Trotter
Director Ian Barber

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