The Beat Goes On
By Peter Bleksley. Exploring the tensions that are sparked when politics and policing are mixed. Inspired by the election of police and crime commissioners in England and Wales.
Inspired by the election of Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales. The drama explores the tensions that are sparked when politics and policing are mixed.
Peter Livermore is a newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner who passionately believes he can be a force for good and make a difference to how his community is policed. He learns hard lessons about the realities of contemporary policing, and political compromise when he clashes with a Chief Constable with an iron will and no interest in having her position undermined.
Writer...Peter Bleksley
Producer ... Stephen Wright.
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Behind The Mic with Peter Bleksley
Duration: 10:58
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Peter | Patrick Baladi |
| Vishy | Zubin Varla |
| Jane Capstick | Frances Tomelty |
| DCS Dave Tullett | Rob Dixon |
| Emma | Eleanor Crooks |
| Charlie | Giacomo Mancini |
| Returning officer | Ben Crowe |
| Resident | Lizzy Watts |
| Writer | Peter Bleksley |
| Producer | Stephen Wright |
Broadcasts
- Tue 25 Sep 201214:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 14 Dec 201214:15BBC Radio 4
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