In the third episode of the first season of the BBC crime drama , DI Alex Drake faces a significant clash of cultures with DCI Gene Hunt . This episode, which originally aired on February 21, 2008, focuses on Alex's struggle to secure justice for a victim the rest of the team is quick to dismiss. Plot Overview
This episode marks a turning point for Ray, who begins to show a more emotional side while caring for the victims, a shift from his previously established "bigoted thug" persona. [S1E3] Ashes to Ashes
Ray burns his lip on the station's new Breville sandwich toaster , a device that became a staple in 1980s British homes. Critical Reception In the third episode of the first season
The pursuit of the attacker leads the team undercover to a fancy dress boat party . Ray burns his lip on the station's new
Gnome-like laughter is heard at various points, a subtle nod to the David Bowie song.
Alex is the "lone voice" in the CID who wants to take the allegation seriously. Gene Hunt and the rest of the team are dismissive until a link to a recent murder victim—a young woman named Delfine Parks—is discovered.
The episode is packed with 1981-specific milestones and cultural touchstones: