Gnome-like laughter is heard at various points, a subtle nod to the David Bowie song.
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 [S1E3] Ashes to Ashes
Alex asks for a "rape suite," referencing a then-recent change in UK policing regarding the interrogation of rape victims, which was prompted by a controversial 1982 documentary. Gnome-like laughter is heard at various points, a
Ray burns his lip on the station's new Breville sandwich toaster , a device that became a staple in 1980s British homes. Critical Reception Plot Overview Alex asks for a "rape suite,"
The core investigation begins when a prostitute, , reports being raped. Initially, her colleague Trixie Walsh reports the crime as her own, as Nina is too afraid to come forward.
The attacker is revealed to be Ryan Burns , a waiter on a luxury yacht. Because Nina is too terrified to testify, making a standard conviction impossible, DS Ray Carling takes matters into his own hands by planting cocaine-filled garden gnomes in Burns' car to ensure he is imprisoned. Character Developments