WPC 56: Series One

Big British TV fan here, particularly of mysteries and police procedurals; this one being set in the mid-1950s caught my eye and I'm so glad I bought it. Charming cast, good acting and the drama is nicely spaced with a touch of humor and some great music and the personal relationships of the cast make it even more compelling. Not as bloody and violent as some shows. The 5 episodes were not nearly enough and I've just ordered the 2nd season, fervently hoping there's more to come.

Great show! But the product says nothing about which regions it plays in that I could see. Does not play in US Region according to my equipment.

I loved this series. The material could be uncomfortable to watch at times as the series deals with prejudices of society against females working during the 1950s especially in stereotypical male professions. In addition, the series highlighted the injustices of our culture and world.

A very good series set in 1950s England. Women on the force were not that common and the treatment given to WPC 56 by her new team mates is not too supportive except for a female coworker and a few of the other PCs. Her home life is difficult as well as it seems her mother`s big goal is to see her married and at home taking care of her home. Some of her early adventures are more ironic than dramatic and yet go well in the story line.I won`t go into the stories but will say that they are well done and show an England in the midst of change as it emerges from the forced economies and drudgeries of wartime to the less stringent times post rationing. It is a fine social commentary on England in the 1950s and is the better for talking subjects that some might have thought only happened in the US.I highly recommend this series for British crime followers.

Disappointing in all but some of the acting and good period reconstruction of a police station in the gritty Midlands in post WWII Britain. I kept thinking that this could have been made so much better and more realistic.

My husband and I watched this for the first time last night. This series pulls you right in. We stayed up extra late just to finish the season.

I just love this WPC 56. I feel sorry for the lady star in a way. She pulls thru with remarkable way. Tow is also very good. touching on modern topics.

I did order and receive. Then put in DVD player .... I watched and struggled trying to turn cc on but it was not provided. I was very disappointed!