TV series
WPC 56
2013–2015, English, on BBC One. Created by Dominique Moloney.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2015
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Latest episode
S3 E5: Requiem
Aired 13 March 2015
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Dominique MoloneyCreator
- Charles De'AthSgt Sidney Fenton · 15 ep
- John BowlerChief Superintendent Coulson · 14 ep
- Jennie JacquesWPC Gina Dawson · 10 ep
- James BarriscaleDesk Sergeant Swift · 10 ep
- Mark HealyChief Inspector Walter Briggs · 10 ep
- Rachel LeskovacSusie Nightingale · 10 ep
- Liam JeavonsPC Tommy Perkins · 8 ep
- Claudia JessieWPC Annie Taylor · 5 ep
- Oliver RixDI Harry Sawyer · 5 ep
- Chris OvertonPC Eddie Coulson · 5 ep
- John LightChief Inspector Roger Nelson · 5 ep
- Gerard HoranDesk Sgt Peter Pratt · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 March 2013
- Last aired
- 13 March 2015
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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WPC 56: quick answers
Is WPC 56 worth watching?
WPC 56 doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of WPC 56 are there?
WPC 56 has 3 seasons and 15 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is WPC 56 finished?
Yes. WPC 56 was cancelled in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch WPC 56?
WPC 56 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is WPC 56 suitable for kids?
WPC 56 is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like WPC 56?
If you liked WPC 56, try Hill Street Blues, Rookie Blue, T. J. Hooker.
Who created WPC 56?
WPC 56 was created by Dominique Moloney and stars Charles De'Ath, John Bowler, Jennie Jacques.