WPC 56

5.5
201345m

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.

Production

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Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2013

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1. Sink or Swim

Determined to prove her mettle, WPC Gina Dawson's resolve is tested on her first day.

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2. Memories are Made of This

1.0

When another woman is attacked, Gina risks her career to prove Donald's innocence.

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3. Great Pretenders

Jack has a new suspect and an attack at the cafe leaves an officer's life in danger.

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4. Nature of the Beast

The mystery deepens as Jack gets closer to finding the other missing boy.

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5. Little Boy Lost

6.0

Gina's life is put in danger when an attempt to lure the killer takes a deadly twist.

Cast

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Claudia Jessie

WPC Annie Taylor

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Charles De'Ath

Sgt Sidney Fenton

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Oliver Rix

DI Harry Sawyer

Photo of James Barriscale

James Barriscale

Desk Sergeant Swift

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Mark Healy

Chief Inspector Walter Briggs

Photo of John Bowler

John Bowler

Asst Chief Constable Arthur Coulson

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Charlotte Lucas

Charlotte Briggs

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Matt Kennard

David Meyer

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