Ordinary Heroes

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Trouble Ahead

20190422

20221128 (BBC7)
20221129 (BBC7)

Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift.

This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does.

Contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore.

New recruit Scott can't wait to lock up some bad guys. Fresh out of police training college, he is a little frustrated to be puppy-walked by a female officer. Not that Scott is sexist or a misogynist (he loves his girlfriend and adores his mum), it's just that he craves the company and approval of other guys. He also suffers from White Knight syndrome and has a tendency to see women as damsels in distress. You see, when Scott was twelve, his dad died saving a family in a horrific motorway crash. It's a legend that Scott is desperate to live up to.

The last thing Nisha needs is a White Knight - and she's the total opposite of a damsel in distress. The experienced beat cop has been there, done that and received a commendation for bravery. She's charmed by Scott's boyish enthusiasm, he's a good-hearted soul, and she decides not to burst his balloon - he can find out the hard way that the job is much more about dealing with the sick and the vulnerable than tackling armed robbers.

Nisha joined the police because she thought the job would suit her - she's always had an enquiring mind and she likes dealing with people - but also because, after Stephen Lawrence, she felt that the Metropolitan Police needed people like her. She has faced hostility from friends and family but she's stuck to her guns.

What Nisha doesn't know is that tonight is a night she'll never forget. Because, while Scott and Nisha are - among other things - dealing with a paranoid schizophrenic teen who may have stolen a dog, a group of people are climbing into a van in a London suburb. And they're planning mass murder.

A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.

Contemporary drama serial following two uniformed police officers on a single night.

Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.

Murder In Mind

20190423

20221129 (BBC7)
20221130 (BBC7)

Rookie Police Constable Scott Knight lets two women walk away - little knowing that they've got murder on their minds...

Contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore.

Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift.

This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does.

A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.

PC Scott Knight lets two women walk away - little knowing they've murder on their minds.

Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.

Against The Clock

20190424

20221130 (BBC7)
20221201 (BBC7)

As the police react to the explosion, Nisha realises that the attack is far from over.

Can she and Scott get to the intended victim before it's too late?

Contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore.

Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift.

This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does.

A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.

Can Nisha and Scott get to the intended victim before it's too late?

Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.

Desperation

20190425

20221201 (BBC7)
20221202 (BBC7)

Ordinary Police Constables Nisha and Scott race to the wedding venue - only to find themselves face to face with two armed and desperate women.

Contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore.

Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift.

This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does.

A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.

Nisha and Scott find themselves face to face with two armed and desperate women.

Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.

Ordinary Police Constables Nisha and Scott race to the wedding venue – only to find themselves face to face with two armed and desperate women.

05 LAST

Realisation

20190426

20221202 (BBC7)
20221203 (BBC7)

PC Nisha Hussain realises that would-be killer Zeenat is a mother.

Can she use this information to persuade her to lay her weapons down..?

Conclusion of the contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore.

Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift.

This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does.

A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.

Can Nisha persuade would-be killer and mother Zeenat to lay down her weapons?

Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.

OMNI

20190427

20190428 (BBC7)
20221204 (BBC7)

Two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott are patrolling London streets on foot on nightshift.

It's policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does.

New recruit Scott can't wait to lock up bad guys. He's a bit frustrated to be puppy-walked by a female officer. Not that he's sexist or a misogynist, it's just he craves the company and approval of other guys. He's also got White Knight syndrome tending to see women as damsels in distress. You see, when Scott was 12, his dad died saving a family in a horrific motorway crash. It's a legend Scott's desperate to live up to.

An experienced beat cop, Nisha is no damsel in distress - with a commendation for bravery. She's charmed by Scott's boyish enthusiasm and good heart - so decides not to burst his balloon - he can find out the hard way that the job is much more about dealing with the sick and vulnerable.

Nisha thought the job would suit her – with her enquiring mind and liking dealing with people – and also after Stephen Lawrence, she felt that the force needed people like her. She's faced hostility from friends and family but stuck to her guns.

What Nisha doesn't know is that tonight is a night she won't forget. A gang in a London suburb are planning mass murder...

Jez Randall - Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong

Minar Sarkar - Tripti Tripuraneni

Omnibus of five parts.

Series Creator: Paul Marquess

Sound Designer: Simon Morecroft

Composer: Adam Welsh

Police Adviser: Steve Ainscough

Cultural Adviser: Rashad Ali, ISD Fellow

A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in 2019.

Two east London police officers deal with life's rich tapestry.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Trouble Ahead	20190422	20221128 (BBC7) 20221129 (BBC7)	Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift. This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does. Contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore. New recruit Scott can't wait to lock up some bad guys. Fresh out of police training college, he is a little frustrated to be puppy-walked by a female officer. Not that Scott is sexist or a misogynist (he loves his girlfriend and adores his mum), it's just that he craves the company and approval of other guys. He also suffers from White Knight syndrome and has a tendency to see women as damsels in distress. You see, when Scott was twelve, his dad died saving a family in a horrific motorway crash. It's a legend that Scott is desperate to live up to. The last thing Nisha needs is a White Knight - and she's the total opposite of a damsel in distress. The experienced beat cop has been there, done that and received a commendation for bravery. She's charmed by Scott's boyish enthusiasm, he's a good-hearted soul, and she decides not to burst his balloon - he can find out the hard way that the job is much more about dealing with the sick and the vulnerable than tackling armed robbers. Nisha joined the police because she thought the job would suit her - she's always had an enquiring mind and she likes dealing with people - but also because, after Stephen Lawrence, she felt that the Metropolitan Police needed people like her. She has faced hostility from friends and family but she's stuck to her guns. What Nisha doesn't know is that tonight is a night she'll never forget. Because, while Scott and Nisha are - among other things - dealing with a paranoid schizophrenic teen who may have stolen a dog, a group of people are climbing into a van in a London suburb. And they're planning mass murder. A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019. Contemporary drama serial following two uniformed police officers on a single night. Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.
02	Murder In Mind	20190423	20221129 (BBC7) 20221130 (BBC7)	Rookie Police Constable Scott Knight lets two women walk away - little knowing that they've got murder on their minds... Contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore. Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift. This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does. A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019. PC Scott Knight lets two women walk away - little knowing they've murder on their minds. Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.
03	Against The Clock	20190424	20221130 (BBC7) 20221201 (BBC7)	As the police react to the explosion, Nisha realises that the attack is far from over. Can she and Scott get to the intended victim before it's too late? Contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore. Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift. This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does. A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019. Can Nisha and Scott get to the intended victim before it's too late? Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.
04	Desperation	20190425	20221201 (BBC7) 20221202 (BBC7)	Ordinary Police Constables Nisha and Scott race to the wedding venue - only to find themselves face to face with two armed and desperate women. Contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore. Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift. This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does. A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019. Nisha and Scott find themselves face to face with two armed and desperate women. Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial. Ordinary Police Constables Nisha and Scott race to the wedding venue – only to find themselves face to face with two armed and desperate women.
05 LAST	Realisation	20190426	20221202 (BBC7) 20221203 (BBC7)	PC Nisha Hussain realises that would-be killer Zeenat is a mother. Can she use this information to persuade her to lay her weapons down..? Conclusion of the contemporary drama serial starring Nisha Nayar and Joel Phillimore. Follow two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott, as they patrol the streets of London on foot during a single nightshift. This is policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does. A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019. Can Nisha persuade would-be killer and mother Zeenat to lay down her weapons? Follow two uniformed police officers on a single night in this contemporary drama serial.
OMNI		20190427	20190428 (BBC7) 20221204 (BBC7)	Two uniformed police officers, Nisha and Scott are patrolling London streets on foot on nightshift. It's policing at the sharp end. Anything can happen. And, of course, it does. New recruit Scott can't wait to lock up bad guys. He's a bit frustrated to be puppy-walked by a female officer. Not that he's sexist or a misogynist, it's just he craves the company and approval of other guys. He's also got White Knight syndrome tending to see women as damsels in distress. You see, when Scott was 12, his dad died saving a family in a horrific motorway crash. It's a legend Scott's desperate to live up to. An experienced beat cop, Nisha is no damsel in distress - with a commendation for bravery. She's charmed by Scott's boyish enthusiasm and good heart - so decides not to burst his balloon - he can find out the hard way that the job is much more about dealing with the sick and vulnerable. Nisha thought the job would suit her – with her enquiring mind and liking dealing with people – and also after Stephen Lawrence, she felt that the force needed people like her. She's faced hostility from friends and family but stuck to her guns. What Nisha doesn't know is that tonight is a night she won't forget. A gang in a London suburb are planning mass murder... Jez Randall - Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong Minar Sarkar - Tripti Tripuraneni Omnibus of five parts. Series Creator: Paul Marquess Sound Designer: Simon Morecroft Composer: Adam Welsh Police Adviser: Steve Ainscough Cultural Adviser: Rashad Ali, ISD Fellow A PGM TV production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in 2019. Two east London police officers deal with life's rich tapestry.