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The Best Episodes of WPC 56 Season 1

Every episode of WPC 56 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WPC 56 Season 1!

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.

Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "WPC 56" season 1 is "Sink or Swim", rated 6.8/10 from 105 user votes. It was directed by Ian Barber and written by Dominique Moloney. "Sink or Swim" aired on 3/18/2013 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Memories are Made of This".

  • Sink or Swim
    6.8/10 105 votes

    #1 - Sink or Swim

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/18/2013

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

    Director: Ian Barber

    Writer: Dominique Moloney

  • Memories are Made of This
    7.1/10 96 votes

    #2 - Memories are Made of This

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2013

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

    Director: Ian Barber

    Writer: Ray Brooking

  • Great Pretenders
    7.2/10 85 votes

    #3 - Great Pretenders

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2013

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

    Director: Ian Barber

    Writer: Dominique Moloney

  • Nature of the Beast
    7.3/10 79 votes

    #4 - Nature of the Beast

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/21/2013

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

    Director: Niall Fraser

    Writer: Ray Brooking

  • Little Boy Lost
    7.5/10 78 votes

    #5 - Little Boy Lost

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/22/2013

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

    Director: Niall Fraser

    Writer: Dominique Moloney