Cuffs

Synopsis

Explores the day-to-day work of police officers, from high-stakes situations like drug busts and kidnappings to mundane incidents like shoplifting and public disturbances, while also delving into their personal lives and internal conflicts.

First Air Date: 2015-10-28

Last Air Date: 2015-12-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Julie Gearey

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Ashley Walters as PC Ryan Draper
Jacob Ifan as PC Jake Vickers
Peter Sullivan as CS Robert Vickers
Amanda Abbington as DS Jo Moffat
Shaun Dooley as DC Carl Hawkins
Paul Ready as DI Felix Kane
Eleanor Matsuura as PC Donna Prager
Alex Carter as PC Lino Moretti
Robbie Gee as Insp Graham Webb
Andrew Hawley as Simon Reddington

Seasons

Series 1 (2015)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Luck of the Draw (2015-10-28)

Rookie cop Jake Vickers faces a tough first day on the job with everything from a suicidal mental patient to an outrageous shoplifter. But as the son of the Chief Superintendent his hardest task is to earn the respect of his colleagues.
Ep. 2: A Shock to the System (2015-11-04)

Jake is humiliated when he makes a spectacular rookie error on Brighton Pier. Meanwhile, an eccentric drug dealer is finally in Jo's sights, but his esoteric musings prompt her to consider her life choices.
Ep. 3: Boys Will Be Boys (2015-11-11)

With an escaped prisoner on the loose, Carl and Felix investigate a spate of muggings on public school boys. Meanwhile, Jo investigates a distressing case that brings Jake and Ryan to blows.
Ep. 4: Shakedowns and Stakeouts (2015-11-18)

The team struggles to cope with a nightmarish Saturday night in Brighton, including a drugs death, a stake-out, and a dog high on cocaine.
Ep. 5: Another Dysfunctional Family (2015-11-25)

Felix investigates a kidnap case with more to it than meets the eye. Jo struggles with Robert's rejection and Carl is left to pick up the pieces.
Ep. 6: Cupid's Arrow (2015-12-02)

Following revelations about his son, Ryan loses his temper, and Jake witnesses a darker side of his mentor. Carl's chaotic personal life threatens a high-stakes case, and a runaway iguana plays cupid for Lino.
Ep. 7: Drastic Action (2015-12-09)

When she's held at gunpoint, Donna's quick thinking saves the day but has personal ramifications. And as Felix and Carl investigate the disappearance of a teenager, Carl gets a disturbing insight into his boss' life.
Ep. 8: Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight (2015-12-16)

Jake's relationship with Simon threatens a case. An ex-soldier puts the whole team in danger as he loses his grip on reality. Robert must face the consequences of his infidelity.