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'WPC 56 - Series One'
(Jennie Jacques, Charles De'Ath, John Bowler, et al / 2-Disc DVD / NR / 2014 / BFS Entertainment)

Overview: The daily challenges facing the first policewoman to join a West Midlands force in the 1950s, where sexism, chauvinism and petty grudges are added to the policeman's usual lot.

DVD Verdict: The beautiful Jennie Jacques plays the lead role of WPC Gina Dawson - she who was the first female officer to serve in her Midlands home town of Brinford, England. Although the series revolves around her there are many intelligently woven threads in the plot that give all the other players a good chunk of airtime, too. None of them disappoint, either. Things wind up nicely after five episodes, so prepare yourself for series two!

After all the time and trouble that the producers, cast and crew went to, to get this right I'm surprised that this was aired just after lunchtime in the UK! It was a known fact that it was beloved, but many wondered why it couldn't score an evening TV slot. At least here, now, I have it on DVD to watch - and boy, did I!

The story is well paced and intelligently laid out. The details, language and props were first rate and appropriate. The cast, photography and script were also all top notch. This is intelligent television drama which, in all fairness is something the Americans are becoming good at; and which we Brits have rather lost our way on.

And I know I keep harping on about her, but she IS the central character after all. Jennie Jacques' eyes are so magnetic. The little known supporting cast are drawn from the deep well of British acting talent and it works not having big names in these roles. 'WPC 56 - Series One' depicts Britain in 1956 perfectly - although I wasn't there to match everything up, in truth - and this first series revolves round two missing boys and a serial attacker; and the relationships of the officers families. This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.77:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.

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