TV series

WPC 56

Name: WPC 56
Released: 2013
Cast: Claudia Jessie, Charles De'Ath, Oliver Rix, James Barriscale, Mark Healy

2013–2015· 3 seasons· 45 min episodesTV-PG★ 5.5Canceled

On BBC One — From BBC Birmingham · BBC Drama Productions

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Synopsis

Drama following WPC Gina Dawson, the first Woman Police Constable to join Brinford Constabulary, a fictional police force in the West Midlands, in 1956. The show focuses on WPC Gina Dawson's struggle to gain acceptance in the male-dominated police station whilst having to deal with the sexist attitudes that were commonplace at the time.

Themes

female police officer

Episodes

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E1 Sink or SwimNext upMar 18, 2013 · 45 min
Synopsis
Determined to prove her mettle, WPC Gina Dawson's resolve is tested on her first day.
Guest stars: Gemma Arrowsmith (Mrs Pemberton), Sophie Ellerby (Irene Miller), Andrea Mason (Gladys Campbell), Jo Cassidy (Anna Pearce), Luke Williams (Kevin Dodds), Akemnji Ndifornyen (Donald Palmer), Sarah Beck Mather (Sylvia Stewart), David Maybrick (Mr Stewart)
E2 Memories are Made of ThisMar 19, 2013 · 45 min
Synopsis
When another woman is attacked, Gina risks her career to prove Donald's innocence.
Guest stars: John Bowler (Chief Superintendent Coulson), Martha Howe-Douglas (Abigail Fenton), Jo Cassidy (Anna Pearce), Jacqueline Defferary (Julie Nelson), Rolan Bell (Rufus Jones), Lynne Verrall (Valerie Parker), Akemnji Ndifornyen (Donald Palmer), Tom McLarney (Sam Pratt)
E3 Great PretendersMar 20, 2013 · 45 min
Synopsis
Jack has a new suspect and an attack at the cafe leaves an officer's life in danger.
Guest stars: John Bowler (Chief Superintendent Coulson), Kelly Hotten (Mary Cook), Lynne Verrall (Valerie Parker), Shaun Prendergast (Henry Fuller), Mary Jo Randle (Grace Fuller), Tom Thompson (Young Pratt), Luke Williams (Kevin Dodds), Samuel Young (Young Coulson)
E4 Nature of the BeastMar 21, 2013 · 45 min
Synopsis
The mystery deepens as Jack gets closer to finding the other missing boy.
Guest stars: John Bowler (Chief Superintendent Coulson), Tom McLarney (Sam Pratt), Daniel Ormerod (Johnny Harris), Nick Cavaliere (Salvatore Angeletti), Jan Harvey (Helena Cole), Jennifer Bea (Lisa Harris), Sarah Moyle (Miss Rosemary Lawrence), Kerry Washington (Bessie Cradditch)
E5 Little Boy LostMar 22, 2013 · 45 min
Synopsis
Gina's life is put in danger when an attempt to lure the killer takes a deadly twist.
Guest stars: John Bowler (Chief Superintendent Coulson), Jonty Stephens (Joe Dawson), Kathryn Hunt (Brenda Dawson), Jack Derges (Bill Pearson), Richard Huw (Reverend Buckley), Adam Sopp (Gerry Sullivan), Clare Burt (Mrs Buckley), Chris Larkin (Dr Hurley)