The episode explores her deep-seated emotional issues, including persistent visions of a sinister clown and flashbacks of her parents' death.
This episode marks a turning point for Ray, who begins to show a more emotional side while caring for the victims, a shift from his previously established "bigoted thug" persona. [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. The attacker is revealed to be Ryan Burns
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 Ray also impersonates "Spit the Dog," a popular
Alex is seen watching Larry Grayson on The Generation Game . Ray also impersonates "Spit the Dog," a popular hand puppet from the show Tiswas .
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