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.
Chris starts to fully embrace the 1980s culture, famously eating the team's first-ever kebab in this episode. Key Cultural References [S1E3] Ashes to Ashes
The episode is packed with 1981-specific milestones and cultural touchstones: Alex is the "lone voice" in the CID
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 Key Cultural References The episode is packed with
Ray burns his lip on the station's new Breville sandwich toaster , a device that became a staple in 1980s British homes. Critical Reception
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.