WPC 56

Overview

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.

Created by Dominique Moloney

Network

• BBC One

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Charles De'Ath

  Sgt Sidney Fenton

  15 eps

• 

  John Bowler

  Asst Chief Constable Arthur Coulson / Chief Superintendent Coulson

  14 eps

• 

  Jennie Jacques

  WPC Gina Dawson

  10 eps

• 

  James Barriscale

  Desk Sergeant Swift

  10 eps

Themes

• female police officer

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