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The latest show to read us our collective rights is Cuffs. Set on the mean streets of Brighton, it began in an atmosphere of high farce as tightly wound PC Ryan Draper attempted to build bridges between stag-night revellers and some surprisingly uptight naturists. So what kind of cop show was this? Irreverent? Satirical? Gritty? Initially, it was hard to say.

PC Ryan Draper Ryan is a committed and principled cop with an impeccable record. Fact title Fact data Played by Ashley Walters For this reason he’s been charged with mentoring the new rookie cop, Jake, who just happens to be the Chief Super’s son. But uncompromising Ryan doesn’t care who Jake’s Dad is, he has high expectations and expects Jake to meet them. A devoted single dad to his two children, Ryan has equally high standards at home but his controlling and over-bearing nature threatens to drive away those he loves most. PC Jake Vickers Rookie cop Jake joined the force to follow in his father’s footsteps. Fact title Fact data Played by Jacob Ifan But working in the same division as his Chief Super Dad, Jake soon realises that being the boss’ son isn’t a bed of roses – in fact it’s full of thorns – as his new Tutor Constable Ryan is quick to point out his every fault. Self-assured, if a little naïve, Jake ...