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  • Vicky McClure became known for her strong and complex roles in British crime dramas, and was cast in the leading role as Lana Washington in Trigger Point, a bomb disposal expert.
  • The main character Lana Washington comes back from a temporary posting in Estonia, where she helped train Ukrainian bomb disposal teams. This part of the story is based on real-life events, as the war in Ukraine has led to countries around the world offering support and sharing their skills. By including this in the storyline, the series feels more realistic and shows how national security challenges in one part of the world can affect everyone.
  • The fourth and final series of The Sweeney concluded.
  • NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming platform acquired Trigger Point for the US market, and ITV commissioned a second series.
  • Ray Winston and Plan B starred in a cinematic remake of The Sweeney.
  • Series 1 of Trigger Point, created and written by Daniel Brierley and produced by Jed Mercurio (best known for Line of Duty), premiered on ITV to strong interest and acclaim.
  • The film Regan was released, starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman.
  • Life on Mars was originally broadcast, a programme set in the 1970s that appeared to intertextually reference The Sweeney, particularly in terms of the tone and setting.
  • The American show Dragnet brought the crime genre to television screens.
  • The Sweeney shook up the crime drama genre, adding a sense of gritty realism and violence.
  • The real-life Flying Squad on which The Sweeney was based received serious accusations of corruption.
  • British crime dramas began to receive greater funding, widespread critical acclaim and awards attention. This was demonstrated by shows such as The Bill and Prime Suspect.
  • Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot were created, heroic detectives of fiction that would both go on to appear in their own television shows.
  • Vicky McClure starred in the popular BBC crime drama Line of Duty, where she portrayed a skilled and determined detective.
  • Trigger Point Series 1 received notable recognition through nominations at the National Television Awards (NTAs). Vicky McClure was nominated for Best Drama Performance for her role as Lana Washington. The series itself was also nominated for Best New Drama at the same awards ceremony.

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Pass Mark
70%